Urban Athlete is more of a fitness community of like-minded people than a typical gym. Classes are different everyday and you are guaranteed to have every part of your body worked out, with special emphasis on core and shoulders.

The best work-out place in NW Philly! Small group classes, highly skilled and attentive instructors, a really friendly, supportive community vibe in each class, and a varied workout that changes each day and builds strength and endurance. They have the options for personal training, IsoPhit (which is intense and great), plus virtual participation in classes. Can't speak highly enough of this place. Definitely a hidden gem among all the other bigger outfits. Worth checking out if you're looking to improve conditioning, fitness and strength in a friendly, supportive - and fun even during hard workouts! - environment.

I recently moved to the neighborhood and I’m so glad this gym is close by. It’s exactly what I needed: plenty of classes, knowledgeable coaches who explain everything clearly and offer low-stress guidance on form, and a genuinely supportive vibe. Nothing feels overly intense or high-pressure, yet you can push as hard as you want at your own level. It’s perfect for functional health at any age. The community is open and welcoming without the fitness-cult vibe. You know it’s a special gym when you see people of all ages and goals showing up consistently. The coaches are skilled enough to accommodate different abilities in the same class while keeping it fun and challenging for everyone.

Absolutely love this gym. Been a member for over 2 years and go 1-3x/wk. I'm close 50 and am very active - soccer, tennis, snowboarding, half marathons, etc. UA keeps me strong and mobile which prevents injury,keeps me from getting achey, and improves my performance substantially. It's a wonderful community - you come as you are and are warmly welcomed. Since the workouts are full body, functional movements where you choose your own weights, it allows for a wide range of people to benefit from the same class. Sometimes I just don't want to get out of bed but knowing my classmates and the supportive, knowledgeable trainers will be there motivates me to get in the door, which is more than half the battle.

I am extremely happy to have joined this gym. The coaching staff is very personal and gets to know you and your individual goals. I used to do CrossFit and remember dreading the workouts. The classes here are perfectly balanced. I always leave sore (in a good way) and it’s never so overwhelming that I fear coming in the next day.

Any place that helps me with my "adulting" is truly a great place! UA provides a safe community where you can strive to either achieve and/or maintain functional health that directly translates to every day life. IYKYK: Mel loved this place too..."You can have a million problems until its a health problem, then you only have one problem."

Really great gym. They design a different, balanced workout every day, you work with friendly and enthusiastic coaches, and the people make up an incredible community. Terrific in every way.

Urban Athlete has been great!I am 62 years old and joined the gym about 8 months ago, after retiring from practicing law.I initially worried that the workouts would be geared to younger and fitter people and/or that the "vibe" would be "muscle head/gym rat."My worries were misplaced. The workouts scale perfectly to each person's capabilities and the "vibe" is terrific (open, friendly, welcoming, etc.).The instructors (Ryan and Greg) are outstanding. I habitually attend three sessions a week (7am) and have never felt better!I highly recommend Urban Athlete, no matter of your age or current level of fitness.