The Verdict on Novem Community Fitness
A coached group gym suited to beginners, barbell learners and people who want a friendly community with scaled workouts. Before going, book a free consultation with a coach, because the official site does not publish drop-in prices.
Best for: Beginners, Barbell learners, Parents with young children
Equipment & Climate
Classes use barbells, kettlebells, dumbbells, rowers, bikes and bodyweight space. Floor size, platforms, rigs and climate are not described on the official pages or in the sources.
Schedule & Drop-In Rules
As listed on the official schedule page: Novem Fit classes run most days from 5:00 AM to 6:30 PM, with weekend sessions from 9:00 AM. Novem Bootcamp runs at 6:00 AM, 7:10 AM, 12:00 PM and 5:20 PM on weekdays, with a 9:00 AM weekend class. Open Gym sessions run at 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM on set days. Novem Barbell runs Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 5:20 PM and Sunday at 9:00 AM. No drop-in requirement is stated. New members get a fitness assessment and a free consultation first.
Pricing Notes
The official pages list no prices. Essential Sports Nutrition (source 7, third party) reports Novem Fit and Barbell at $185 per month, down from $200, and Novem Bootcamp at $120 per month, down from $145. A Google AI Overview (source 11, third party) reports a $25 drop-in rate, which is not confirmed by the gym. A Mindbody listing (source 9, third party) shows a $200.00 figure beside a class drop-in label, but the text does not clearly tie that amount to one drop-in. None of these are used in the price columns.
Coaching
Classes last 60 minutes and are led by qualified coaches who brief the movements and guide the work. Coaches assess new members and scale each workout to the athlete's level. Class size and coaching languages are not stated.
Good to Know
- Phone
- (215) 398-1398[1]
- Address
- 1732 N Howard St Suite B, Philadelphia, PA 19122[1]
- Free consultation
- Required before joining. You tour the gym and meet a coach.[3]
- Class length
- 60 minutes, led by qualified coaches[1]
- Recommended frequency
- 3 classes per week as a start[1]
- Kids programs
- Mini and Mighty (3 months to 4 years), Foundations Strength Academy (5 to 8), Teen Strength Academy (9 to 15)[1]
- Former name
- Formerly CrossFit Novem, per a third-party listing
- Ownership
- Locally owned[1]
Visitor Guide
Who it suits
Novem Community Fitness is a coached group gym in Fishtown, Philadelphia. Classes mix strength, gymnastics, barbell work and conditioning. Beginners and experienced lifters both get scaled workouts. The gym also runs kids classes for children from three months to fifteen years old.
Classes
Novem Fit is the core group class. Each session lasts 60 minutes. Novem Bootcamp is a faster, HIIT-style session. Novem Barbell covers Olympic and power lifts with a coach on set evenings and one Sunday morning. Open Gym sessions run on set weekday and weekend times.
Before you go
The official site does not publish a drop-in price. Book a free consultation first. You tour the gym and meet a coach at that visit. Check the schedule page for current times, because the class list is a weekly snapshot.
Getting there
The gym is at 1732 N Howard St, Suite B, Philadelphia, PA 19122. The official sources do not give transit times. Call (215) 398-1398 for directions.
Verified Sources
7 sources checked on 2026-11-11. Prices come from the gym's own pages.
Verified Sources
7 sources checked on 2026-11-11. Prices come from the gym's own pages.
- 1.Official site
- 2.Member ReviewsPricing page
novemfit.com
- 3.Join NowPricing page
novemfit.com
- 4.ScheduleOfficial site
novemfit.com
- 5.Top CrossFit Gyms of 2025 in Philadelphia, PADirectory or guide
essentialsportsnutrition.com
- 6.Novem Community FitnessBooking portal
clients.mindbodyonline.com
- 7.Google AI OverviewGoogle Maps
google.com