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Retro Fitness

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4.6

1500 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19130

(267) 519-3799 Website Directions

About

Retro Fitness is a fitness center located in Center City. The facility features two floors with cardio machines available on both levels, a dedicated area for lifting and free weights including dumbbells and squat racks, turf, Airdyne bikes, boxing bags, and a space for stretching. Amenities include saunas, infrared saunas, hydro massage beds, tanning, and red light therapy. The gym offers group classes such as yoga, Les Mills, and small group training sessions, as well as personal training options. A smoothie bar provides smoothies, protein shakes, and bottled beverages, and the facility sells Retro Gear. Trial passes and 3-day trials are available. The gym is easily accessible, has parking, and opens at 5am. The cleanliness of the gym and restrooms is reported inconsistently. Equipment condition and facility maintenance are also described with varying reports of well-maintained items alongside broken or out of order machines. The gym layout is described as spacious, though crowding levels vary.

Retro Fitness Philadelphia offers strength training, group classes, red light therapy, tanning, sauna and more – now under new ownership.
From its website retrofitness.com

Frequently asked questions

Answers based on the Google Maps reviews

The gym's cleanliness is described inconsistently, with some noting it is very clean and others reporting it has become dirty and neglected.

The cleanliness of the restrooms is reported as both always clean and, in some instances, poorly maintained with issues like broken urinals.

The gym offers group classes such as yoga, Les Mills, and small group training sessions, though some reviewers mention classes have been discontinued.

The condition of the equipment is a point of contention, with reports ranging from well-maintained and relatively new to frequently broken or out of order.

There are cardio machines available on both the first and second floors.

The facility includes saunas, including infrared saunas.

Amenities include saunas, hydro massage beds, tanning, red light therapy, a smoothie bar, and boxing bags.

Parking is available.

The gym is described as having a great layout and being spacious, though some find it can become crowded.

There is a dedicated area for lifting and free weights, including squat racks and dumbbells.

Personal training and small group training sessions are available.

Trial passes and 3-day trials are available.

The gym offers a wide variety of equipment, including weight machines, cardio machines, and specialized items like Airdyne bikes and turf.

The gym opens at 5am and maintains hours similar to or slightly better than comparable full gyms in the area.

The crowding level varies, with some finding it not overly crowded and others reporting it is insanely overcrowded at all hours.

Maintenance is described inconsistently, with some stating the facility is well-maintained and others reporting frequent equipment breakdowns and disrepair.

The gym is described as easily accessible.

Recovery amenities include infrared saunas, hydro massage beds, and red light therapy.

One reviewer noted the temperature was too cold and requested air conditioning fixes.

The gym offers smoothies, protein shakes, bottled beverages, and Retro Gear.

The gym has a diverse and welcoming community feel, though some feel the atmosphere has shifted recently.

The locker rooms include amenities such as saunas.

The gym is located in Center City and is described as being a short walk for some residents.
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