Introducing The RittFit Guide: A List Of The Gyms, Studios & Clubs Offering Strength Training, HIIT, Boxing, MMA & More
From serious combat sports to guided stretching, Rittenhouse offers everyone every opportunity to find what motivates them.
There are many things we like in the world but one of the top things is having options to choose from. And as any Rittenhouse denizen will tell you, there are MANY options in our neighborhood, especially when it comes to fitness and health.
We’ve compiled a list of the gyms, clubs, studios, and more in the area to explore to either get fit, stay fit, or have fun. These have been organized by category and then by alphabetical order, and include details that we would want to know.
We’ve broken down the fitness offerings into the following categories:
- Boutique Gyms: These are intimate gyms that offer specialized and/or 1-on-1 training and classes.
- Classic Gyms: These are your classic gyms offering equipment and classes.
- Combat Sports: These are the boxing, kickboxing, Muy Thai, and MMA gyms available in the neighborhood.
- Health Clubs: These have fitness equipment and classes, but are also places to co-work, hang, and/or socialize. Not included on this list? The ones where membership is limited and/or subject to approval, such as The Fitler Club, The Racquet Club, and The Union Club.
- HIIT Classes: These studios offer strength training and cardio classes with options to pay-per-class or buy a package.
- Spin Classes: These are the spin-centric studios that have drop-in classes and ride packages.
As you can see, this list does NOT include Yoga because that deserves its own list, as does Pilates – that one you can find here.
ALSO: Prices are subject to change as these were pulled off sites or other links that may be outdated.
But everything else? Find them in alphabetical order below, in their respective categories, along with special discount offers and note that the back of the cards link to their respective websites for more info.
Boutique Gyms
Arena Fitness
What they offer: Team circuit, small groups, and 1:1 strength and conditioning training sessions.
Mantra: “Step into the arena.”
What we like: Arena offers the ability to train like an athlete, and a variety of styles to choose from.
Membership options: 5 different options, including 4x a month for $99, 8x a month for $189, unlimited training for $210, and then the ability to use the equipment aka open gym, as an add-on for $50 to training, or unlimited (gym-only, no training) at $60. (link)
New member offer: You can drop-in and try a class for $32.
Leverage Fitness
What they offer: Semi-private classes, personal training, boxing and stretching classes, golf performance training, conditioning, nutrition counseling, plus an on-site masseuse (whew!)
Mantra: “Strength training in an intimate group setting.”
What we like: FULL DISCLOSURE: We have been members for years. We love the semi-private classes, and that the trainers adjust each exercise for specific needs, thus giving you the benefit of personal training in a group setting. The camaraderie and social gatherings are kind of like icing on the cake.
Membership options: You have to fill out a form to get pricing details but know they offer packages that vary from private training with semi-private and conditioning classes included, to semi-private 8x, 12x, and 16x monthly packages that include conditioning classes. Contracts also vary; there are both monthly and 6-month commitment options. (link)
New member offer: They offer a one-month intro package for $199 that gives you 1 private session and 11 semi-private sessions; Use code RR10 to get 10% off the intro!
On Track Fitness
What they offer: They have 10 different locations across Philly that offer personal training, group classes, 4,500 sq. feet of gym space, and nutrition counseling.
Mantra: “Getting you healthy from the outside in.”
What we like: The personal training average cost is $38 and there’s little-to-no downtime to get access to the 24/7 open gym – you sign up online, download their app, and use it to unlock the door. They also have locations in other parts of the city.
Membership options: $65 a month, $50 a month for members who utilize their training which ranges from $36 = $40 a month. No contract too! (link)
New member offer: $0 initiation fees.
The Summit
What they offer: Personal training, massage therapy, and nutrition counseling.
Mantra: “Reach your peak fitness routine.”
What we like: If you want, or can use, personal training in your life, then this is a great place since its core offering is 1:1 sessions, including 30-minute ones.
Membership options: Month-to-month packages are offered but prices are not listed on the site. They also offer massage packages. (link)
New member offer: Free consultation.
X-Force
What they offer: Negative/eccentric weight training, a lesser-known import from Sweden (in comparison to Ikea, i.e.). It’s a form of exercise that uses a patented tilting weight stack with the focus being on the lowering of a particular move.
Mantra: “The most challenging half hour of your life.”
What we like: It sounds quite exciting! They promise to change your body in a 30-minute session, once a week. Philly Mag covered it back when it opened in 2018. Fun fact: each machine costs between $11K to $15K.
Membership options: Many choices here! $97 for one session, 5 sessions for $475, 10 sessions for $930, 20 sessions for $1,760, and 30 sessions for $2,499. Each session is 30 minutes long. (link)
New member offer: None that we saw, so be sure to ask!
Combat Sports
10 Hands Fitness + Fight Sports
What they offer: Boxing, Muay Thai kickboxing kickboxing, HIIT strength skills, fight skills, kids fitness, and yoga training.
Mantra: “Just get yourself here, and we will take care of the rest.”
What we like: Plenty of options and classes that all ladder up to being strong and fit.
Membership options: Class packages, monthly unlimited option, month-to-month, and weekly options. (link)
New member offer: First week is only $10 or $25/Week with Membership Code ‘NOWAY20’ (subject to change).
Other notes: Not sure on availability of gloves to rent.
Balance Studios
What they offer: Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), MMA, Muay Thai kickboxing, kids’ martial arts, and Women’s Self Defense.
Mantra: They mean business was OUR takeaway. Or you’ll mean business after you’ve taken lessons here.
What we like: It’s different, offers useful skills, and beginner-friendly. It’s also pretty famous: the Migliarese Bros are no joke.
Membership options: $12 – $15 per class, and over 30 different tuition options – they do require you to come in and speak to their program director for detailed pricing. (link)
New member offer: 1 week for free!
Other notes: They offer mostly evening classes so it seems like a nice compliment to other activities/fitness options.
What they offer: Boxing, boxing, and more boxing but in every style: advanced techniques, HIIT, straight-up pounding…
Mantra:”Every season is booty season!”
What we like: We like punching things and we like options to explore different facets of the boxing sport.
Membership options: Packages, short-term packages, long-term packages. (link)
New member offer: 2 classes for the price of 1!
Other notes: You will need gloves and wraps “$10 charge if rental gloves and wraps are needed for one time use.”
Rumble Boxing
What they offer: Boxing, boxing, and more boxing INSPIRED classes. Think of it as the Soulcycle of boxing.
Mantra: “Athletes, entertainers, boxers, and emcees — a motley crew of fitness freaks bound together by our willingness to lace up and throw down.”
What we like: That mantra speaks for itself. We found it fun and beginner-friendly.
Membership options: Different class packages, drop-in classes, and unlimited options to choose from. (link)
New member offer: Free first class!
Other notes: Gloves can be rented.
Classic Gyms
City Fitness
What they offer: City Fitness a gym so you have plenty of options! You can work out on your own, take classes, or do private training.
Mantra: “Official gym of the 76ers.”
What we like: It’s spacious, have locations across Philly with more to come, Peloton bikes, smoothies station, and more.
Membership options: 3 key membership options starting at around $100 per month, including one that gives you access to all of their locations. (link)
New member offer: Complimentary day pass!
Other notes: Did we mention they have more than 1 location?
Planet Fitness
What they offer: It’s Planet Fitness! So you get access to all of the equipment (cardio machines, weights) plus tanning beds at a low, low, low, low price.
Mantra:”Judgement Free Zone”
What we like: The pricing is transparent.
Membership options: 2 membership options: $15 for this location or $25 for all, however, there are startup and annual fees as well. (link)
New member offer: Complimentary day pass!
Other notes: We hear the entrance is tricky to find at first.
Equinox (Opening the week of 1.13)
What they offer: This is the luxury gym from NYC known for its premium classes, vibes, and eucalyptus towels.
Mantra: “Where Luxury and Fitness Meet.”
What we like: Options are great to have! Haven’t seen the gym yet but based on the other locations we’ve been to, we expect it to be just as sexy, with tons of classes, top-of-the-line machines, equipment, a pool, hot tubs, and a members-only lounge.
Membership options: For the one location we’re hearing that it’ll be a $300 initiation fee + around $200 a month.
New member offer: None that we could find on the site.
Other notes: Opening is slated for the week of January 13th. Until then, you can take a virtual tour at their showroom – renderings are here.
The Sporting Club at The Bellevue
What they offer: The Sporting Club closed for a few years in order to complete a full renovation. The result is a beautiful health club that spans 3 floors, with state-of-the-art cardio machines, equipment, a running track, a basketball court, pickleball, and more. You can see our full article, albeit when it was still under construction here.
Mantra: “Rarely has wellness been done quite so well.”
What we like: The place is HUGE, spans 3 floors, has a wide array of classes, and has ample spaces for hanging out or co-working.
Membership options: 2 membership options are offered: Executive at $375 per month + $5255 initiation fee (on sale), and Club at $195 a month + $375 initiation fee (also on sale). There’s also no 12-month comittment. (link)
New member offer: Complimentary guest passes and a free golf, pickleball, squash, or swimming lesson, as of the time of publishing this article.
Other notes: The entrance is tricky to find at first because you enter through the parking garage. Also, some of the more popular classes fill up FAST. Plus, they do have golf SIMS but their use is not covered by the membership.
HIIT Classes
Barry’s
What they offer: Barry’s is, for the most part, considered the OG for HIIT classes. Specializing in bootcamp workouts that happen in a literal red room, this location has a custom smoothie fuel bar.
Mantra: “The best workout in the world”
What we like: Sweating is NOT optional. We also like the options for themed classes like a Taylor Swift class, and ones that focus on arms, lower body, etc.
Membership options: 1 class is $33, then start at $160 for 5, to 50 for $1,395, or you can purchase a membership that starts at $225 for 8 classes a month. (link)
New member offer: A first-timer package: 3 classes AND a shake for $55.
Class Pass Availability: Yes!
CrossFit Rittenhouse
What they offer: It’s CrossFit! No explanation is needed in our opinion.
Mantra: “Today’s impossible, tomorrow’s warm-up”
What we like: Feeling like a champ, especially if we’re lucky enough to be able to jump backward from a tall box. To aid us in our goals they happen to offer 3 1:1 30-minute sessions with a coach so we won’t embarrass ourselves in class.
Membership options: The beginner’s package is $200. Then there is a 3 Months x Unlimited for $333, 6 Months x Unlimited for $600, Students x Unlimited for $150/month (link)
New member offer: Free first class!
Class Pass Availability: No.
F45 Training
What they offer: F45 is the Aussie equivalent of Barry’s, i.e., bootcamp style classes.
Mantra: “Team training. Life changing.”
What we like: They have 3 workout options: Cardio hybrid, resistance training, and hybrid (weekends only).
Membership options: 1 class is $35, however, no pricing is available on the site but the AI tells us that it’s around $170 a month for unlimited classes at one location, and $300 for unlimited classes at any location.
New member offer: $7 for 7 days. (link)
Class Pass Availability: Yes!
Orangetheory
What they offer: Orangetheory is also a franchise and their HIIT classes are about achieving different “zones,” or heart rate levels.
Mantra: “MORE confidence. MORE Life. More than a gym.”
What we like: Interval classes are rarely boring and sweating is also not optional.
Membership options: 1 class is $30, $99 gets you 4 classes a month, $149 gets you 8 per month, and $209 per month gets you unlimited classes. No contracts. They do have class packages too, starting at $250 for 10. (link)
New member offer: Free 1st class or $159 unlimited classes for the 1st month.
Class Pass Availability: No.
RippedPHL
What they offer: HIIT classes (in a low light setting), 1:1 personal training, and a smoothie bar.
Mantra: “Empowered Together.”
What we like: The classes can be focused, aka arms & abs, or total body. Plus Kati, the owner, is one of the loveliest people.
Membership options: Lots to choose from here! 1 group class is $31, and then packages start from $145 for 5 classes. They also offer wedding ($595), pre-and-post pregnancy ($595), or couples ($390) packages – redemption time varies. And they offer nurses, teachers, and students discounts. (link)
New member offer: $7 for 7 days, $49 for 1:1 training, or $31 for 2 group sessions. (link)
Class Pass Availability: Yes!
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Spin Classes
CycleBar
What they offer: Moving smoothly into the former Flywheel space, CycleBar offers themed rides and, similar to Flywheel, they have a leaderboard that flashes stats AND they email you your results after each ride.
Mantra: “Rock Your Ride”
What we like: CycleBar has that community vibe which makes spin fun, plus it’s fun to get competitive. See Bustle’s article on what CycleBar is here.
Membership options: Individual classes are $35. Other options include class and monthly options. Monthly options start at 4 rides per month for $129 while packages start at a 5-pack for $169. They also have an unlimited monthly option for $229. (link)
New member offer: $10 for your first ride BUT they are offering a free 1st ride per their Insta at the time of publishing.
Class Pass Availability: Yes!
Other notes: Shoe rentals are $4 per class but the 1st time is generally included.
SoulCycle
What they offer: SoulCycle is, for the most part, the OG of spin. So think themed rides, rockstar instructors with motivational speeches, tap-backs, etc.
Mantra:”We move people to move the world.”
What we like: The themed rides go beyond music with classes such as “glow-in-the-dark,” and “hot girl humpday,” plus that fresh, custom scent that never gets old (to us, at least).
Membership options: 1 class is $32, and they now have monthly prices in addition to the classic packages! Monthly costs start at 4 classes per month for $113 while packages start at 5 classes for $158. (link)
New member offer: There are a few options ranging from a class for $20 to 2 weeks of unlimited classes for $99.
Class Pass availability: Yes!
Other notes: Shoe rentals are $4 per class.
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