Philly Personal Fitness

Week 11 of 13—and this is where all that consistency starts to pay off. 💪

The weights are getting heavier, so expect shorter conditioning workouts designed to complement the strength work—not compete with it. Shorter doesn’t always mean easier, though. 😈

As we head into the final stretch of this cycle, make recovery part of the plan: eat enough, stay hydrated, prioritize sleep, and give your body what it needs to perform.

Two weeks left. Let’s finish strong, PPF! 🔴⚫️

Heavy lifts, packed classes, and plenty of hard work at PPF! 🔥

These scenes come from group classes and one-on-one training throughout the week—featuring excellent strength work, plenty of accessories, and some seriously packed classes. We also took a big PPF family trip to Asbury Park, where our athletes put their hard work to the test in a weekend competition! 🌊💪

This week, we’re entering Week 11 for most of our major lifts. Expect heavier, more challenging sets, additional accessory work, and shorter conditioning pieces designed to complement the strength work without taking away from it. Time to finish this cycle strong!

Do you have a friend or family member who wants to start working out but feels unsure—or even a little nervous? Invite them to come check us out. Everyone starts somewhere, and having a familiar face beside them can make that first step much easier.

Let’s have a week, PPF! 🔴⚫️

🔥 TWO MORE TEAMS ARE READY FOR THE TRU CHALLENGE! 🔥

Representing Philly Personal Fitness, we’ve got novice team The Dani-Ollie Pops—Ollie Richard and Danielle Acquaviva—and intermediate team Trauma Bonded—Eric Cortes and Richard Schulz! 😂💪

The names are elite. The teamwork will be tested. The bench press is waiting. 👀 We can’t wait to watch both teams throw down on October 17!

Think you and your partner have what it takes? Novice, Intermediate, RX, Masters, and Adaptive divisions are available—but registration won’t stay open forever. Grab your teammate and sign up now at TRU-Challenge.com before it’s too late!

🚨 LAWRENCE IS IN. ARE YOU? 🚨

Shoutout to Lawrence Tucker for jumping into the Novice Division at the 2026 Tru Challenge! 💪🔥

Lawrence is representing CrossFit T1 and officially putting his fitness to the test on October 17 at Philly Personal Fitness.

And that’s what the Tru Challenge is all about. You don’t have to be an elite competitor. Pick the division that fits you, sign up, train with a purpose, and come see what you’re capable of when the clock starts. 😤

Huge congrats to our July Commitment Crew for showing up and making this our biggest Commitment Crew yet! 👏🔥 Y’all set the tone and proved once again that consistency is what moves the needle.

🚨 Winner Announcement 🚨

We also officially drew our winner from everyone who made the April, May, and June Commitment Crew three months in a row… and the winner of the FREE MONTH is Chris Costello! 🎉💪

A big shoutout to the 14 members who made the crew all three months and earned a spot in the drawing:
Alisa Wismer, Bee Reed, Breana Stringer, Chelsea Miller, Chris Costello, DeVaughn Glover, Frank McDonnell, Gary Samson, Jessica Santos, Lisa Comet, Maverick Cook, Richard Schulz, Sean Tonnesen, and Tom Rothmann.

Next Drawing Details

The next drawing is already in motion—don’t miss your chance. To qualify for the next Commitment Crew, you must hit at least 15 class visits within the month. No shortcuts, no exceptions. Show up, stay consistent, and lock in your spot because every class gets you closer to being in that next drawing. August starts now—let’s see who’s serious. 👀

Week 9 is here, and we’re officially heading into the final 3 weeks of this strength cycle. 👀💪

At this point, the secret program is… showing up. 😂 Consistency isn’t flashy, but neither is wondering why your squat hasn’t moved since 2023. This week we’ve got bench press, rows, squats, power cleans, gymnastics, plenty of conditioning, and enough accessory work to make muscles sore that you forgot existed. As you flip through some scenes from classes and personal training this past week, you’ll see the common theme: people putting in the work, one session at a time. Three weeks left—stay consistent, keep stacking days, and finish this cycle strong. And if you’ve been watching from the sidelines, come try a class and see what we’re all about.

🚨 RX Team Reveal 🚨

Say hello to String Bean Alley — Kevin Johnston and John Pender are officially stepping into the RX Division at the 2025 Tru Challenge! 💪

These two are bringing strength, grit, and plenty of competitive fire to the competition floor on October 17. We can’t wait to see what they’ve got.

Now it’s your turn. Whether you’re brand new to functional fitness or ready to throw down in RX, there’s a division for you: Novice, Intermediate, RX, Masters, and Adaptive, with same-sex and mixed pairs available.

👊 Grab a friend, pick a division, and give yourselves a goal to train for. The best memories are made on competition day.

🎟️ Register now at TRU-Challenge.com and sign up before September 3 to score your FREE athlete shirt!

📲 Tag your training partner, share this post with a friend, and let’s fill every division on October 17! We can’t wait to see you on the competition floor.

Week 8 is here. 👑 The strength cycle keeps rolling with some fresh twists to keep you progressing. This week we’ll be adding a pause to the back squat, deloading our bench press, and shifting our Olympic work over to the sn**ch complex. Pair that with challenging conditioning pieces and plenty of purposeful accessory work, and you’ve got a week designed to build strength, improve movement, and keep things fun.

Swipe through for some scenes from another awesome week at PPF—from a successful CPR certification class, to our athletes taking on the Summer Slam (including a few first-time competitors at that event 👏), plus plenty of hard work from our group classes and one-on-one training sessions. We love seeing our community continue to learn, compete, and support one another.

Now it’s your turn. Jump into class this week, stay on track with your goals, and if you’ve got a friend who’s been saying they want to get started, bring them with you! We’d love to show them what Philly Personal Fitness is all about. 💪

There have been many dynamic duos through history …
Jordan & Pippen. 🏀
Shaq & Kobe. 🏆
Peanut Butter & Jelly. 🥪
Batman & Robin. 🦇
- AND NOW…
Stoney & Shannon. 💪🔥

We’re fired up to have The High Lifes representing Philly Personal Fitness at the TRU Challenge!

Now it’s time to trust the training, have some fun, and see what you’re capable of. We know you’ll make PPF proud every step of the way.

Drop some 🔥 in the comments to wish Marie and Shannon good luck, and if you’ve been thinking about signing up yourself… this is your sign. Grab a partner, register, and come find out what you’re capable of!

CrossFit isn’t just about getting fitter. It’s about becoming someone who doesn’t back down when life gets hard.

Every workout is an opportunity to choose discipline over comfort, confidence over doubt, and growth over excuses. Day after day, those small choices begin to shape who you are—not just inside the gym, but at work, at home, and in every challenge you face.

You don’t have to be fit to start. You just have to be willing to show up. We’ll meet you where you are, coach you every step of the way, and help you discover what you’re truly capable of.

The strongest people in our gym weren’t born that way. They became that way by staying consistent.

Ready to experience it for yourself? Come try a class with us at Philly Personal Fitness. Your future self will thank you.

Tag someone in the comments who should jump into a class with you 😎