Leverage Fitness — Local services in Philadelphia

I move a lot so I’ve been a member of a lot of different gyms all over the country. I’ve done Orangetheory, I❤️kickboxing, CorePower, 24hour Fitness, and more. I have nothing bad to say about any of those gyms as they were great and I truly believe the best workout is the one you love enough to do consistently. That being said, Leverage Fitness is the BEST gym I’ve ever been to. It’s FUN! The trainers are first class, highly experienced and educated, diverse in their strengths, have great energy and attitudes, and are just the nicest people Philly has to offer. The other gym members are great too and it just makes for a great community of people trying to be a little better every day. The equipment is outstanding. They have everything you could ever want so the workouts are constantly changing but that’s really not the reason to go here. Leverage is about the people. If they told me they were moving to a junkyard tomorrow to do nothing but flip tires, I would be there ready to go at 6am as long as Jesse, Gwi, or Josie were leading the way. They probably have well over a hundred members but they will remember you. They get to know you, your strengths and weaknesses, the weights you should be using for each exercise, when to push, and even how to help you train around an injury (🙏thank you!). When I joined this gym it was the most I’d ever paid for a gym membership but I can tell you now it’s, without a doubt, by far the best value I’ve gotten out of any of them. Sometimes you get what you pay for and what better investment is there than you’re health? Honestly, everyday I train here it’s the best part of my day. This review is long overdo but it’s only because I’m selfish. The more of you that join the harder it is for me to get my beloved...

One of the many reasons I love Leverage so much is that there are only 4 people training with each trainer. So it’s the best of personal training, but you still have other people for support! Which brings me to community - I love working out at a gym because I like meeting others and feeling like part of a community. Leverage, while a boutique gym in many ways, is inclusive of clientele - there are clients from a range of ages, experience and fitness levels (very beginner to advanced trainers), and all body types. For someone like me who struggles with body image, I never feel uncomfortable there like I have in many other spaces. The game changer for me has been how attentive they are to my shortness! I never realized how slight modifications like elevating my feet while bench pressing and changing the angles of certain machines and even just giving me alternative exercises would have on eliminating back pain and increasing my strength and progress. I have been a member for just a few months now, and I am already seeing drastic changes in my strength and energy levels. I also just began their nutrition program, which I am really enjoying. AND they have massage and stretch therapists! YAYYYY. Exercise, food and recovery ALL IN ONE...

I’ve been working out at Leverage for almost 3 years and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a welcoming and supportive gym.

The trainers at Leverage are truly exceptional. They consistently encourage you to challenge yourself and are always there to celebrate your achievements. What truly sets them apart is their personalized approach: they know everyone by name, remember past injuries or pain, and provide necessary modifications to ensure you still get a great workout. They also recall your starting weights for the different exercises and set up your station accordingly. With a maximum of four people per coach, they are always nearby to spot you or help with correct exercise form.

The class reservation system is straightforward, and I've always been able to find a spot at my preferred time. The gym itself is consistently clean...