by Kate Fedena | Feb 2, 2026 | Blogs
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...
by Kate Fedena | Jan 23, 2026 | Blogs
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...
by Kate Fedena | Jan 23, 2026 | Blogs
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...
by Kate Fedena | Jan 23, 2026 | Blogs
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...
by Kate Fedena | Jan 22, 2026 | Blogs
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...
by Kate Fedena | Jan 22, 2026 | Blogs
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...
