- Drop-In
- 25 USD
The Verdict on PHL Athletics
Suits lifters and conditioning athletes who want coached classes in South Philadelphia. Know that the drop-in costs $25 and the first class is free only after you contact the gym to set up a time.
Best for: Olympic lifting, HYROX prep, Beginners
Equipment & Climate
5,000 sq ft open floor plan. Olympic lifting, barbell and kettlebell work are listed. Rig and platform counts are not stated. Climate is not described in any source.
Schedule & Drop-In Rules
Mon 6am to 7:30pm, Tue 5am to 7:30pm, Wed 6am to 7:30pm, Thu 5am to 7:30pm, Fri 6am to 6:30pm, Sat 8am to 11am, Sun 9am to 10am. The site lists 31 strength and conditioning classes and 9 bootcamp classes per week, plus 40+ hours of open gym time. Meet a coach first. The coach decides whether you join strength and conditioning or a five-session personal intro program.
Pricing Notes
Strength and Conditioning: $185 for unlimited plus Fitness Works access, or $160 for 3 classes a week. Bootcamp: $140 for unlimited, or $115 for 3 classes a week. The official page does not state the billing period for these. Unlimited membership includes access to Fitness Works, which has a pool and sauna (source 1). Deals on the official site: first class free, $30 credit for each friend who signs up, and discounts for military, veterans, couples and families. A third-party Google AI overview repeats the $25 drop-in and membership prices but is not used for price fields.
Coaching
Coach-led classes and personal and group training. Coaches build programs for each client. Languages and class sizes are not stated.
Good to Know
- Phone
- (215) 778-3259[5]
- Parking
- Free parking on Juniper Street and in the South Philadelphia High School lot[1]
- Founded
- Started in 2011[1]
- Floor space
- 5,000 sq ft open floor plan[1]
- App
- Coach sets you up on Wodify to track workouts and performance[3]
- Former name
- Formerly CrossFit PHL
Visitor Guide
Who trains here
PHL Athletics runs coached strength and conditioning, Olympic lifting and bootcamp classes in South Philadelphia. The gym started in 2011. The site lists 31 strength and conditioning classes and 9 bootcamps each week.
Getting in
Drop-ins cost $25 and the site says drop-ins are welcome. Most newcomers start with a free first class, which you set up through the gym. A coach meets you first and decides whether you join strength and conditioning or a five-session personal intro program.
Hours and access
Weekday hours run from 5am to 7:30pm, with shorter Saturday and Sunday windows. The gym lists more than 40 hours of open gym time each week. Membership can be bought and tracked through the Wodify portal.
Getting there
Snyder Station on the Broad Street Line is the nearest subway stop. Free parking is on Juniper Street and in the South Philadelphia High School lot.
Before you go
The main floor is a 5,000 square foot open space with two bathrooms that have showers. No source says whether the floor is air-conditioned, so ask the coaches before a summer visit.
Verified Sources
5 sources checked on 2026-11-11. Prices come from the gym's own pages.
Verified Sources
5 sources checked on 2026-11-11. Prices come from the gym's own pages.
- 1.PHL AthleticsOfficial site
phlathletics.com
- 2.Work — PHL AthleticsPricing page
phlathletics.com
- 3.Work — PHL AthleticsPricing page
phlathletics.com
- 4.Work — PHL AthleticsOfficial site
phlathletics.com
- 5.Health Clubs in Philadelphia, PADirectory or guide
local.yahoo.com