04/21/09

Stay far far away

by MarioV123

Tom, the owner of this gym, is incompetant and unhelpful at best, and criminally negligent at worst. He will charge your credit card for extraneous reasons, refuse you a refund, telling you to go back to the 6 page contract full of fine print. Classes are commonly canceled or taught by under-qualified staff. Bathrooms are frequently messy, and equipment is never clean (and is sometimes broken). In sum, management is incompetent, staff is indifferent, and it shows. For a better alternative, try 'SWEAT GYM', right down the block.

• Pros: Cheap
• Cons: Service, Cleanliness, Unhelpful staff, Incompetant Managemen

01/01/09

Old City Ironworks review

by PaJC

Joined this gym in May. It is very close to our house. I initially didn't join because through the window it looked like there were a bunch of gunthers in there, so I joined another gym, farther away, that ultimately was unsatisfactory because there was too much Spandex. When I walked into OCI it definitely felt like a family gym, and quite a bit more serious than my previous Spandex gym. The trainers are great. There is not a huge amount of cardio gear, but you never have to wait. Staff and other members are very neighborly. It's no frills and the cost is very reasonable. There is another gym in the next block that cost $20 more/month.

As it turns out, I'm kind of a gunther myself.

07/12/07

Best Gyms in Philadelphia

by louiefitness

I recently visited Old City Ironworks as my friends guest about two months ago, and I became a member soon after. I was very impressed with the gym for several reasons, all of which make if unlike any other gym in Philadelphia. First, the open air gym setting had plenty of windows letting in natural light and creating a feeling that you just can't get anywhere else. They also had large a garage door that they had open letting in fresh air. Second, the atmosphere was unique and comfortable. It is a family gym, and after spending some time there, you too are part of that family. Third, the various classes that are offered convenient and fun, and the instructors/trainers are motivating and educated. I highly recommend you come by and take a look at OCI- I know that you will enjoy and appreciate it as much as I do.