City Fitness

City Fitness Old City is a 15,000-square-foot, three-floor gym located in the heart of Philadelphia's historic district. The gym includes a sauna as part of its recovery amenities, which members appreciate as a key feature included with their membership. This amenity complements other recovery options like Hydromassage chairs, contributing to a comprehensive wellness offering. Beyond recovery, the facility is noted for its impressive array of premium gym equipment, which is well-stocked, frequently reorganized, and maintained to feel brand new. The space is efficiently optimized despite the compact urban location.

Gym members consistently praise the exceptionally clean environment, with staff actively maintaining equipment and facilities. The atmosphere is welcoming and safe, supported by friendly, helpful, and upbeat staff members. The gym offers all of City Fitness's signature programs, including the highly regarded Thrive fitness sessions led by trainers like Alivia, which members report deliver visible progress through structured, challenging, and fun workouts. While the gym generally receives high marks for its equipment, classes, and staff, some members have reported technical issues with the class booking app and challenges with membership cancellation processes. The overall sentiment highlights a well-run fitness center with a positive, supportive vibe that appeals to a broad range of members, from seniors to boutique fitness enthusiasts.