Did you end up on our blog because you did a quick Google search? Maybe you used the following searches to get here:
Gyms near me.
Gyms near Port Richmond Philadelphia.
Gyms near Fishtown, Philadelphia.
Gyms near Bridesburg.
Gyms near Northeast Philadelphia.
Finding the right gym can be tricky, and maybe even a little intimidating. Whether you are just starting out on a new fitness journey, have been an avid lifter for years, or are even new to Port Richmond or our surrounding neighborhoods, finding the right fit for your goals is important.
Before you continue down the Google rabbit hole, there are four things I want you to think about when searching for “gyms near me” or even “CrossFit gyms near me”. I want to help you make an informed decision that will lead to the results and community that you are looking for. Whether you choose our gym or the gym down the street, we want you to lead a healthy and happy life well into the future!
Number 1: Consider more than just price and location in your decision.
When choosing a gym, think about what you NEED in order to start living a healthy lifestyle and seeing amazing results. What will you need to keep going?
A great gym (like CrossFit Renaissance) with an awesome community that fits your vibe is worth an extra 10 or 15 minutes on the road. What amount of time and money are you willing to invest to get a built in support system? If you are not surrounded by friends, family and coworkers who are also living a healthy lifestyle that focuses on working out and eating well, you might need a community like ours more than you think!!!
CrossFit is a social activity and every gym has a different culture, and you should find a gym whose coaches and clients you connect well with. At CrossFit Renaissance, we are a community of motivated parents and professionals who want to live a healthy, happy and active lifestyle – and we are willing to work hard to get there! Our community of members is positive, supportive, diverse and inclusive.
We are hungry for change.
We are humble – desiring coaching to make us better.
And we are happy – knowing that attitude is EVERYTHING and that having fun while working hard is fire!
Usually the first question we get asked is – “how much is your membership?” I want you to be careful with that question – because you get what you pay for. Instead, think about what support and guidance you NEED to develop a new fitness training program that delivers results and helps you change your lifestyle.
Do you just want access to equipment and not much in the way of service or coaching? If that’s the case, then maybe the lower-priced option is good for you. We are steps away from Planet Fitness.
Simply joining the gym isn’t enough. You are going to need to do the work. If you are new to working out, or want to 10x your progress in the next 12 months, I don’t recommend this route. There is a right and a wrong way to move. The right way can unlock your potential and fast track your results. Train the wrong way and you can waste your time, or worse, get injured. And we often meet prospective members who are tired of wandering around the gym alone trying to figure out what to do. Who has time for that!?
At CrossFit Renaissance, we pride ourselves on client service and professional individualized coaching. We provide our clients with service and support that is almost unheard of in the gym industry in this area. And that service has a higher price point. Do you want a higher-value service that provides professional coaching, a community to motivate you and be a support system for you, and accountability to stay on track? Do you live in Port Richmond, Fishtown, Bridesburg, Kensington or Northeast Philadelphia?
It’s time to close out your “gyms near me” search and head to our website to book a Free No Sweat Intro with us to find out more about our community and services. You’ll know within 15 minutes if we are the right fit for you. And you’ll quickly see how we are different from the cheaper options that might be a little closer to you on the map.
We look forward to meeting you and to helping you achieve your health and fitness goals this year!