Leverage Fitness

Great gym, with great people. The coaches set the exercises and setup your weights. Each session is a full body strength workout with abs and some cardio. They demonstrate each exercise and help you adjust if you are doing something wrong. Max of four people per coach and they really pay attention to what everyone is doing and setup a friendly atmosphere. Sad to leave due to a job change, will miss this place for sure and highly recommend.

Fitness class review: Leverage is one of the best fitness studios in Philadelphia. Having been an active participant in the Philadelphia fitness community since 2016, I've tried many of the gyms and studios around center city and believe that Leverage is without question one of the best studios. The quality of instructors, equipment, and workouts is unmatched. Although the price point seems high compared to similar workouts (Barry's, Solidcore, etc), it is a fantastic deal given the quality of coaches and instructor:client ratio. The facility is extremely clean and organized, despite being in what seems like a small space for a gym. The strength training programs are designed to help increase muscle mass and athletic potential, and I found them to be the most effective programming that I've tried in Philadelphia (even better than Unite's program). Moreover, the conditioning classes are a great cardiovascular workout that are a balanced mix of low and high impact cardio exercises. All of the classes are challenging and suitable for every level of fitness. Lastly, the Leverage community is welcoming and encouraging. The instructors go above and beyond to make new clients feel included, help them reach their individual goals, and make accommodations as needed. When I injured my back, all of the instructors were aware and not only made sure workouts could be modified, but also continually checked in on my outside of class to see how I was doing. Nutritional Coaching: The introduction package comes with a free nutrition session with Josie, which I found extremely helpful. Josie is very knowledgeable, thorough, and attuned to client goals. She has great advice that is tailored to your specific needs/life-style/goals and puts together excellent, easy-to-follow grocery lists & meal plans for clients. The nutritional coaching sessions are well-worth the price! Massage Services: The massage services provided complement the workouts, aiding in recovery and helping expedite injury healing. There are occasionally free chair-massages in between classes for a quick refresh. Otherwise, the massage therapists are very thorough and do an excellent job of working out knots and other adhesions.

Would highly recommend Leverage to anyone looking for a great gym in Philly (or a gift, because why not?)! I had a great experience during my time there this year and really built my confidence in strength training. The sessions are challenging (in the best way) and the semi-private option gives the benefit of fun group sessions while the small group size allows for a tailored experience where you still receive guidance and feedback on form from the coaches. Truly a welcoming community. Great attention to detail on the part of the coaches, well-designed programs and well worth the investment in my opinion. I'm traveling a lot more for work and would certainly miss this space!

Leverage is a great place to go regardless of your experience level. It’d been years since I’d done any formal strength training and team of coaches made me feel welcomed, always provided tips and suggestions during sessions, and challenged members with varying workouts each week.

Update almost 3 years later: Still here at Leverage loving it!!! 🖤🤍 Best team ever!! Leverage is the absolute best gym in the city. Hands down. From the trainers to the cleanliness and convenience of showers, best choice of my life joining here. Shoutout Rob, Josie and Andrew!!!