Education and Training
Rowan University
About John Herron
I have over eight years of experience in the fitness industry. For the past seventeen years, I have worked with children, young adults, athletes, and the general population in a leadership and development environment. My focus has always been to help people develop as individuals first, and then as professionals.
Training Style or Approach
I approach training and development of my team the way a coach would. We set a game plan together, work together on developing skills, and hold each other accountable to our commitments.
Favorite Workout/Exercise
My favorite type of workout is undoubtedly Thrive!
Blogs By John Herron
Member Spotlight: Stu + Sheila Jameson Schwarz
Founding Members | City Fitness Fairmount Philadelphia residents for 11 years · City Fitness members since Fairmount opening When Sheila and Stu moved to Fairmount, finding a gym was a top priority. Fitness had always been part of their lives, and they were hopeful the former space in their neighborhood…
Member Spotlight: Tawanda Sydnor
City Fitness Member | Graduate Hospital What brought you to City Fitness originally? I came to City Fitness for the classes. After the 12th Street Gym closed, I struggled to find group fitness that felt comparable—especially Spin and Bootcamp. When I learned that City Fitness offered a wide variety of…
Coach Spotlight: Bridget Divney
THRIVE Coach | Fairmount What brought you into coaching? I originally started working out to support my mental health, but I didn’t really know what I was doing. Working with a personal trainer introduced me to weight training, and I quickly fell in love with it. At the same time,…
Coach Spotlight: Lexus Souriyavong
THRIVE Coach | Fairmount What got you into coaching? My long history in athletics, both participating and coaching, made me realize I love teaching others how to improve not just physically, but mentally as well. I want clients to know that I’m not only there to guide them through workouts,…
How to Start Strength Training Without Feeling Lost
Thinking about strength training but feeling a little lost? That makes sense. Walking into the gym — especially the weight room — can feel like walking into a conversation you missed the beginning of. Lots of equipment. Lots of people who look like they know what they’re doing. And this…
The Habit Loop: Why Small Wins Matter More Than Big Goals
Most people don’t quit the gym because they don’t care — they quit because life gets busy, motivation wanes, or one missed workout snowballs into a rut. But habits are about showing up in small, doable ways. Those small wins add up — and over time, they change how you…
Rest Is a Skill: The Power of Recovery Days
In a culture that celebrates doing more, pushing harder, and never slowing down, rest can feel counterintuitive, even uncomfortable. But the truth is simpler, and far more empowering: Rest isn’t a break from progress, it’s how progress happens. Learning when and how to rest is a skill: one that makes…
What to Do When You Feel Out of Place at the Gym
If you’ve ever walked into the gym and felt like you didn’t quite belong, you’re not alone. Maybe you weren’t sure where to go, how to use the equipment, or whether you were doing things “right.” That uneasy feeling can sneak up quickly, and it’s one of the most common…
The Best 3 Elliptical Machine Workouts
Going to the gym for the first time can be intimidating if you’ve never gone before. Everybody has to start somewhere though, and it’s great that you’re thinking about taking the first steps to improving your health! Nobody walks into the gym and instantly knows what they should be doing…
Getting Fit with BODYPUMP
Feel the Burn, Find Your Strength: Why You Should Try Les Mills BODYPUMP Are you looking to mix up your workout routine with a program that will push you to your limits? Look no further than BODYPUMP! This barbell group fitness class has broken onto the fitness scene by combining…