Support goes a long way when you're trying to make a change. We want you to enjoy your time spent at Urban Athlete and feel comfortable in your workout environment; our coaches and our community will support you 100%. Exercise and nutrition go hand in hand, we'll help you make changes to your nutrition to help reach your goals faster.
As part of a community we don't expect you to do this without guidance, lean on us for support from your workouts to nutrition to scheduling. Members have access to the daily programming along with member only events, workshops and challenges. Since exercise and nutrition are so important to us from a lifestyle perspective we want to you to feel successful when you start your program, we scale workouts to meet you were you are.
As part of a community we don't expect you to do this without guidance, lean on us for support from your workouts to nutrition to scheduling. Members have access to the daily programming along with member only events, workshops and challenges. Since exercise and nutrition are so important to us from a lifestyle perspective we want to you to feel successful when you start your program, we scale workouts to meet you were you are.
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Walk into Urban Athlete in Mt Airy Philadelphia and prepare to feel exhilarated. It's raw, it's energized. It's a place where people come to improve themselves; improve their strength, their fitness and their self-confidence. It's also a place where an incredibly diverse group of people come together and feel a great sense of camaraderie.
Pamela MacElree holds a Bachelor of Science from The Pennsylvania State University and a Masters of Science in Injury Prevention and Sports Performance from California University of Pennsylvania. Pamela is owner of Urban Athlete. She holds the National Academy of Sports Medicine - Optimum Performance Training certification and the Level 1 International Youth Conditioning Specialist.
If making it to the gym consistently doesn't work for your schedule, you'll want to sign up for our 4 week, at home workout program. Recorded workouts are delivered to you on a monthly basis. Each month the workouts are refreshed to keep variety and scalability to your at home sessions. We've structured the program so you have the goal of doing 3 bodyweight workouts a week.
Our fitness and performance programs are beneficial to everyone. In addition to professional Rugby players, mixed martial artist, Boxers and Hockey players we also train weekend warriors, busy professionals and moms. You do not need to be an athlete or even be in shape to start training at Urban Athlete.
Before I started coming to UA, I was pretty burned out from the regular gym routine and I was feeling like my fitness and motivation had reached a plateau. After being a part of Urban Athlete, I am overall more motivated and more fit. The ever-changing variety of workouts keeps me interested and challenged.
Reviews (14)
Mitch Collins
Jan 07, 2022
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I have been working out for decades and belonged to many gyms from national chains to smaller local places like Urban Athlete. This is hands down the best gym I have ever belonged to. Expert programming and varied workouts. Knowledgeable, friendly coaches who actively pay attention and provide guidance-they don't just stand there. A wonderful and welcoming Mt.-Airy-chill-vibe sense of community. Works for all ages and fitness levels-though your fitness will increase, quickly. Highest possible recommendation-five stars is not enough.
Sheri Nicole
Mar 16, 2021
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Sam Franklin
Jun 12, 2020
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Cannot say enough about this place. I joined this year(2020) when they started offering outdoor workouts in July. The owner, Pamela, has made a huge investment to adapt the gym to the current COVID-19 safety requirements imposed by the city. She really has gone above and beyond to keep us safe and healthy.
I have been attending the group workouts as well as the small group personal training. After stopping most exercise with the shutdown, I had an uphill battle to lose my quarantine belly. I was really impressed with how quickly Pamela and Ryan were able to get me back on track and meet my 2020
I have been attending the group workouts as well as the small group personal training. After stopping most exercise with the shutdown, I had an uphill battle to lose my quarantine belly. I was really impressed with how quickly Pamela and Ryan were able to get me back on track and meet my 2020
Heather Ziegenmeyer
Dec 14, 2018
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Tim Sarazen
Nov 26, 2018
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Meg Arbo
Nov 18, 2017
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Lauren F.
Nov 29, 2016
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I've been a member of Urban Athlete for almost a year now. I love this gym and highly recommend it! I live in Mount Airy, and enjoy having a small local gym that I can jog to. The classes are more boot camp style than crossfit. Pamela, the owner, develops a daily workout that each of the Urban Athlete classes does the same that day. Each class includes a 10 minute warm up, 5 minutes of instruction, followed by 30-35 minutes of work. We use a lot of hand weights, kettle bells, and occasionally barbells. There are also plenty of body weight exercise like burpees, pushups, pull ups, and planks
Morgan Marks
Sep 26, 2015
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What can I say about UA other than it is best gym EVER! I have definitely been one of those people who gets bored with working out and going to the gym but not at Urban Athlete. Pamela and her crew of instructors always have interesting and intense work-outs planned each day. The small class sizes make working out so much fun and the instructors are always willing to give helpful tips and recommend new exercises if you need. The open gyms are great as they allow you to work out when you want. Above everything, this is the first gym that I have joined where I feel a true sense of camaraderie with
Janel S.
Jan 31, 2015
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I'm giving them one star because they never answer their phone or return phone calls. I called three times, left two messages over a period of three days, nothing. I guess they want you to come in to find out more about them, but why have a phone number if you don't use it? Since they tout themselves as being a different kind of gym I wanted to know why they feel that way and how their rates work. With all the great reviews I read, I was intrigued. Oh well, I guess I'll never know unless I go over there.
Damien C.
Apr 17, 2014
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I have been working out here for years. Great local gym. I have recommended them for years. Phenomenal classes for all levels. I love doing kettlebell workouts, and also the barbell class. The owner Pamela is an awesome teacher and so are the coaches. The accountability and the other gym members make it worth every penny.
Damien Ciasullo
Aug 14, 2012
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I love this gym! I have worked out there for years. The staff treats everyone as family. In other gyms I have gone to, you can go for months and never speak to a soul, this place has a community vibe. The workouts involve your whole body, so you get fit really fast. It is a great value because of the quick results and education you receive about technique!!!
Damien Ciasullo
Dec 06, 2011
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Paul H.
Mar 04, 2011
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I recently moved to Philadelphia from New Jersey. That move ended up separating me from my prior gym and I needed somewhere to work out. As I searched around on the Internet, Urban Athlete came up as one of the standout local choices. I figured I would give it a shot. I set up a trial workout that really ended up being more of a baseline physical administered by the boss. It was tough, sweaty, and straightforward. But I wasn't totally bowled over. I've been pushing myself for quite some time. I figured I would join up on Feb. 1st and see how things worked out.
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Michael E.
Dec 04, 2007
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Its not so much a gym, but a lifestyle. Ever want to work so hard you throw up? Want to train like a Army Ranger. Want to stop wasting time walking on a treadmill? Go see Jason and Pamela at Crossfit Philly.
There is nothing that compares to this work out. Its hard to explain, so call them and they'll let you try a class for free. Afterward, you'll either be hooked or vomiting in the alley, or maybe both.
There is nothing that compares to this work out. Its hard to explain, so call them and they'll let you try a class for free. Afterward, you'll either be hooked or vomiting in the alley, or maybe both.
