Nestled in the heart of the Old City, Level 1 Fitness is Philadelphia's most contemporary fitness destination. Through a holistic, comprehensive approach to wellness, Level 1 endeavors to spread a culture of healthy living and emotional well-being. We work one-on-one with clients to understand their individual fitness goals and empower them towards achievements.
At Level 1, we view intelligent eating, regular physical activity, and positive mental attitude as tools for a lifetime of sustained well-being. Level 1 is outfitted with Technogym's state-of-the-art Kinesis wall, which offers the only Kinesis training in Philadelphia.
At Level 1, we view intelligent eating, regular physical activity, and positive mental attitude as tools for a lifetime of sustained well-being. Level 1 is outfitted with Technogym's state-of-the-art Kinesis wall, which offers the only Kinesis training in Philadelphia.
Services
Old City Run & Walk Club is every Sunday, 9am starting at Level 1 Fitness. Coach Alex will take us on an all-levels 3 mile route starting at the gym, taking us across the Ben Franklin Bridge and back. Upon return, Coach Alex will lead us through a dynamic stretching routine and provide complimentary Zen Water.
Reviews (17)
Shelby P.
Nov 07, 2021
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The best gym in the area! The owner, Frank, always makes sure everything is in tip top shape and their lead trainer/manager Lance is the absolute best! He is so knowledgeable and has over 30+ years of fitness and training experience. I will never go anywhere else, I only trust Lance's expertise and guidance!
Holly F.
Nov 06, 2021
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Julie D.
Nov 04, 2021
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Lawrence Weathers
Oct 23, 2021
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Positive: Quality
Level 1 Fitness is great! I was a member for over two years and always found the gym well-maintained and clean with available equipment and friendly staff. When I moved out of Philly, they waived their usual 30-day cancellation notice and the process was hassle-free. Definitely recommend Level 1 to anyone in Old City!
Level 1 Fitness is great! I was a member for over two years and always found the gym well-maintained and clean with available equipment and friendly staff. When I moved out of Philly, they waived their usual 30-day cancellation notice and the process was hassle-free. Definitely recommend Level 1 to anyone in Old City!
Shelby Pihl
Oct 16, 2021
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Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality
The best gym in the area! The owner, Frank, always makes sure everything is in tip top shape and their lead trainer/manager Lance is the absolute best! He is so knowledgeable and has over 30+ years of fitness and training experience. I will never go anywhere else, I only trust Lance's expertise and guidance!
The best gym in the area! The owner, Frank, always makes sure everything is in tip top shape and their lead trainer/manager Lance is the absolute best! He is so knowledgeable and has over 30+ years of fitness and training experience. I will never go anywhere else, I only trust Lance's expertise and guidance!
Rachel Greenlee
May 31, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality
Level 1 Fitness is incredible! The gym is always very clean, there is amazing equipment and the staff is fantastic. I am relocating and did not give 30 day notice to cancel my membership and they waived all fees AND gave me access to the gym until I move. Truly fantastic service. Highly recommend to anyone in the old city area!
Level 1 Fitness is incredible! The gym is always very clean, there is amazing equipment and the staff is fantastic. I am relocating and did not give 30 day notice to cancel my membership and they waived all fees AND gave me access to the gym until I move. Truly fantastic service. Highly recommend to anyone in the old city area!
Mike Batista
Mar 20, 2021
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While I am sure the owner of this gym would love to have way more memberships, there's a perfect amount of gym members in this space. Plenty of workout space and access to use the equipment. I used to have to wait until members completed their sets to use the equipment and I never have to wait. Typically there are one to two other people in the gym MAX whenever I go in.
Very clean and lots of equipment options. As a residence of The National, having your gym right downstairs in your building is an amazing luxury. Never having to step outside or wear a jacket to the gym is amazing. I am going to
Very clean and lots of equipment options. As a residence of The National, having your gym right downstairs in your building is an amazing luxury. Never having to step outside or wear a jacket to the gym is amazing. I am going to
Adam Solomon
Mar 05, 2021
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Staff super nice staff, extremely clean facility, equipment is very well maintained and clean, all other gym go-ers who I’ve encountered are respectful of personal space and social distancing, very clean and accommodating bathroom and locker room.
I highly recommend this gym to anyone in the old city area!
I highly recommend this gym to anyone in the old city area!
Roger L. L.
Jan 18, 2020
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I have been a proud member of this Club since January 2009 and glad to say that, the owner, Frank Calandrino's fitness vision is nearly realized with his latest move to the North 2nd location! Long of North Bread Street (not Broad!), the facility boasts the same Kinesis training system past Olympians used in the Olympic village! The efficient layout, great staff, clean facility, fantastic location, and top-notch amenities have kept me coming back for years! Everyone should check out Olde City Philly's best kept secret! You won't leave nor stop coming through!
EverSafe Moving Co
Dec 04, 2019
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Malik W.
Nov 10, 2019
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The owner Frank Calandrino is a diehard Trumpster. Fox news is always playing on the television. There are no women trainers who work here. The ones I know have found it to be too much of a toxic environment. Male trainers will just walk up to women while they are training and begin talking to them and most of them have their earphones on and have to take them off to hear their testosterone and misogynistic views of what they should do. I was told that I couldn't wear a tshirt because it bore a logo from another gym. He even went and got me a different shirt to put on. To be such a Trump supporters
Brett Powers
Aug 25, 2019
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Of all the gyms I've been to over the past 10 years (and I've been to a lot), Level 1 is, hands down, the best. Frank, the owner/manager, utilized a nice, open two-tier floor plan to incorporate sections of fitness equipment tailored to meet the goals of adult athletes of all ages and conditions. Quality weights. Quality people. Would highly recommend this gym to anyone in the city.
Kim P.
Jun 22, 2017
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Absolutely love this gym! I always get an effective workout in. You don't have to stand around waiting for machines because it is never crowded. The place is always clean and offers clean towels to utilize during your workout. The gym is about ten years old but everything seems brand new and is in working order. The locker rooms are spotless and have showers in case you're on the go. Membership is fee is only slightly more than sweat but it's worth way more. No contract, no initiation fee, easily cancelled my membership because I'm moving. I'm really sad to have to leave
Stephanie G.
Jun 06, 2016
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I am in Philadelphia for two weeks for week. I did research ahead of time to find a gym close to my hotel. I even called to make sure that the $15/ week was valid. I was told yes. When I arrived at the gym, there was no one at the desk, I waited from 10 minutes and still no one came. So I started to do a warm up. As soon as I saw someone go to the desk I went up to him to sign up for two weeks. He told me that the $15/week price was only if you purchase 6 weeks. For me to do two weeks it would be $100. All over the website it talks about no minimums or hidden fees. I was obviously upset and he
Jaci P.
Feb 20, 2014
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I can only speak about the weekly Kettlebell class that I have been taking on Tuesday mornings with Rachel. It is at 9:30, which works well with my child's preschool schedule. The Kettlebell class is at their studio on 2nd street.
The class is hard but very good. Rachel is great and really pushes us.
After just 8 weeks I am seeing much more tone in my legs and gluteus thanks to Kettlebells. The class includes high intensity interval training, weights, trx, and mat work.
The class is hard but very good. Rachel is great and really pushes us.
After just 8 weeks I am seeing much more tone in my legs and gluteus thanks to Kettlebells. The class includes high intensity interval training, weights, trx, and mat work.
Lauren E.
Jan 07, 2014
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Jean C.
Dec 15, 2009
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When I moved to this area, one of my goals was to work on getting in shape. It meant that all the stars needed to be aligned. The price had to be right, it had to be open early enough in the morning, and it had to be in walking distance (3 stars, get it?).
Level 1 Fitness meets all the criteria. The gym is small, clean, and has great machines, including the Kinesis system which is really cool.
Enter my trainer, Kanika Looby, to kick it up to another level(now up to 4 stars). She's the right trainer for me because she has a physical therapy background, so form is very important to her
Level 1 Fitness meets all the criteria. The gym is small, clean, and has great machines, including the Kinesis system which is really cool.
Enter my trainer, Kanika Looby, to kick it up to another level(now up to 4 stars). She's the right trainer for me because she has a physical therapy background, so form is very important to her
