Fire for Effect Athletics in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

“Awesome gym environment here! The coaches are so friendly and helpful, and the classes always kick my butt! Iu2019ve hit multiple all time gym PRs since being a member”

— Stephen C. · ★★★★★ · 2026-2-12

“Amazing gym!! The staff, the classes, the people, the list goes on and on. Not only will you get in the best shape of your life, but you will get to know so many interesting and cool people, and probably develop some incredible friendships too. But fair warning, don't come in with excuses because they won't be tolerated (lol), the staff here want you to be the best that you can be and then some. So go in with a posit”

— Angela E. · ★★★★★ · 2023-12-13

“Best place ever!!! Kind, but strong people. They make you feel like family and not like cult-ish and clique-ish like other work out places!!!! I moved 30 minutes away and I still try to make it here at least twice a week! Great location, ample parking, lots of time slots for classes! Oh AND BONUS!!!! Bonus bonus bonusu2026if your babysitter cancels last minute on you, you can bring your kid! And or bring your doggy!”

— ravyn p. · ★★★★★ · 2022-5-18

“Was in town visiting from Ohio for the weekend and went here this morning for a drop-in during open gym. It was my first time ever going and I absolutely loved it. It was like a home-gym away from home. They had everything I could have needed for my workout (and then some) without any of the unnecessary frills. Definitely recommend for anyone in the area looking for a serious place to train and workout.”

— Dane L. · ★★★★★

“This is a great gym, clean facility, great equipment, and a parking lot. The one thing they have that you cannot buy is awesome coaches that motivate, instruct, and push you to be the very best. When I first walked in to check out the new veteran owned business I had no intention on signing up. I still canu2019t tell you why I did it. I am 40, overweight, 4 kids, and zero time. But looking back it was the best decision o”

— Walt H. · ★★★★★ · 2018-1-8

“I'm a new member. So far everything has been exceptional. Great people, amazing workouts. Clean and workable facility. These guys/gals will definitely help me reach my fitness/strength goals”

— Seth · ★★★★★

“FFE is a fantastic place to be, no matter your fitness level! If you're looking to feel better, get stronger and fitter, and make wonderful friends in the process, look no further. I'm so happy to be part of the community James and Hannah have created!! If this review isn't convincing enough on its own, just open the attached photo :)”

— Julia C. · ★★★★★ · 2018-1-22

“Started coming here as an ex-college athlete not sure what to expect but the team here is so incredible they got me back in (if not better) shape than my college years! I have done the classes personal training and even competitions. I am always learning new skills and getting stronger than I thought possible. Not to mention every coach and other members have given me a community I was really missing from team sports”

— katelyn m. · ★★★★★