I’ve been a member at Ripped since September 2023. I’ve always hated working out. I’ve struggled a lot with health and my body image and have never been able to consistently commit to a workout without getting caught up in a lot of self-hate. A friend brought me to Ripped because I was looking for something […]

I was amazed to hear that I was chosen as the Ripped Person of the Month! I am originally from Panama, and I have lived in Philadelphia for approximately 17 years. My fitness journey with RippedPHL began in 2018 when I was looking for a challenging workout class that would push me harder than the […]

I’ve lived in Philadelphia for almost 20 years. I lead the Political Affairs team at Comcast, and I love my job. I am very musical, and I sing any chance I get—my husband and I had a live band karaoke wedding and sang a first karaoke song instead of doing a first dance! Physical activity […]

The team at Ripped is just amazing! All of the coaches are so professional, kind, and happy. They are so good at what they do- they run a high intensity class that’s half treadmill and half strength training.  The class is so tightly structured, that before you know it you have been moving for a solid […]

I have to admit that I was a little nervous before my first workout at Ripped, but I was quickly put at ease as soon as I walked in and met Katie, who led my first class. The workout was great, and I was amazed by how much my body could do- things that I […]

I have tried many fitness/HIIT classes in Philadelphia and either I dislike the first class and never return or try it for a few months and quit. I remember my first class at Ripped and I kept thinking to myself this class is never going to end and why is the break only 2 seconds […]