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Love Eddie!

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Such a gooood class!!!!

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Tricia and Eddie made me feel incredibly welcome as a total beginner! Excellent vibes, great orientation, and a workout that both kicked my ass and helped me purge some bullshit. Thanks you guys! I’ll be back.

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Ray is a great motivator! I love CKO!

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I have been a member since opening day June 2018. I love coming here! I feel great after Gina’s class! She is a great instructor and also very patient. She has great techniques and I look forward to each class.

Stacey’s classes are never boring! She incorporates bands and weights into her workout, which I love! I definitely sweat in her class every time!!! Definitely 5 star class!!!

Abby’s classes are 5 stars as well! She includes everything from Barre to weights to bands. She also shows modifications to those who are a little physically impaired. I always feel great and well stretched when done her class. Definitely 5 stars!

As always Stacey is motivating and never boring! 5 stars as always.

Eddie is awesome! Never boring and keeps me sweating. 5 Stars for sure!

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Gina is amazing! The atmosphere is great , the music is a vibe and it’s an all around great experience! Gina taught me how to kick properly and really took her time with me. 10 out of 10 experience! Go book now!!!

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Intense workout. Each trainer brings something new. Never the same workout. A definite must for those who want something new and different from their workouts. Stacey, Abby, and Gianna all offer the most excellent of classes!

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Great class. Helped me work out with my knee issues

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Absolutely loved it!I enjoyed the class.Eddie is great.Love him lots

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The best workout, the best trainers love CKO

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I joined CKO almost 2 years ago, and it was the best decision ever. I had classes with Stacy , Abby, Gina , Gianna, Alex, Julianna, Ray , van , ashley, Tricia and Eddie. They all are amazing, they all have different techniques, all their classes are fun you get a great and fun workout and can’t get enough of this place . I go 6 days a week not only to get in shape but also is an amazing stress reliever and they make you feel like you are part of their family 🧡

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Love class with Ashley! Her enthusiasm and upbeat personality keeps you motivated! She is always shouting out everyone by name which shows her commitment to us all! Love her classes!

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Great class!!

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Awesome workout with great instructors and great classes from Kickboxing to weights to Barre they gave it all!

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Gina is one of my favorite instructors!! Brings energy, power and fun to every single class. I always leave smiling!

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Great class and vibe!! Ashley was informative and high energy. She answered my questions following the class. Looking forward to next class!

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Ashley was warm, informative, helpful, and made me feel really comfortable for my first class.

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Great way to start the day

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I purchased a deal thru Groupon and unfortunately I was only able to attend ONE class out of the whole months voucher, due to me getting sick two days after purchasing it. It sucked because I really enjoyed the one class that I got to experience with Abby. I had trouble getting into a class online so I stopped in. Abby was able to get me signed up for the class that was about to start. I’m so out of shape and I was so uncomfortable. Abby made sure my posture was correct without being demeaning. She is very stern but nice! She gives you that push. Hopefully, I’ll catch another deal so I can get the full experience. Then I would probably end up signing up. Try a class! It’s worth it!

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★ 5

Stacey was awesome

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What a great workout!!! small class I didn’t feel lost with the moves
So glad I gave this place a chance

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Stacy is AMAZING! My sister and I had our first class today and we will definitely be coming back! Such a great atmosphere and when I tell you it’s a full body work out!! Hunniiii

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Love CKO-south Philly, been coming for a few years periodically and is the best place for a great full body workout. Love all the trainers but my favorites are Abby, Stacey and Ashley and for the first time today did a class with trainer Alex and wow definitely will be coming back for his classes as well. Love this place everyone is very welcoming and makes you feel like family. 🥰

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Stacey is a GREAT teacher. Engaging, friendly, always know how to work the class to the max. Definitely one of my favorite trainer.

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Stacey nice coach, very active , very energetic and encouragement , very good working out with her. And good gym Kick boxing

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What a difference a couple of weeks can make. In any aspect of life, the unexpected can occur for better or for worse. For some, to go to the gym, it's about getting in the right mindset. You may need a person who pushes you- to kickstart your own drive. Asking for help is OK. What went wrong at CKO South Philly, I take accountability for, because, like most things in life, if you want it done, you need to take initiative, and ownership. Few people are empathic, and less are available when you need help. That’s life, and reality.

This isn't a gym where seeing another exercising longer, or lifting more weight leaves you feeling low. CKO SOUTH PHILLY is kickboxing gym that "helps you achieve fitness goals and RELIEVE STRESS by TAKING IT OUT ON THE BAG"! The gym is clean, and sanitary. The staff is dedicated to ensure so. The members are as diverse as the staff. Everyone is focused, cordial, and aiming towards achieving a common goal.

A week prior to my 1st class, I received personal texts to offer assistance. The most valuable texts, occurred during the 1st week. They were UNEXPECTED, ENCOURAGING, as are words of affirmations on walls across the gym. Texts showed care, and thoughtfulness. From business and psychology standpoints, they were a smart value add, and provided a boost to my psyche, that I needed. Who knew messages would push me to drive 25 minutes over going to the gym, I never utilized, 2 floors below? The texts were ingenious marketing, and optimized fitness effectiveness- a personal touch, and market differentiator. I was HIGHLY impressed, and expressed such to the owner.

My first 2 classes were both led by Stacey- she’s amazing! 1st class, “Kickboxing & Resistance”, integrates kickboxing with a resistance band around your ankles along with combined revolving movements from punches, kicks, jumping jacks, squats, planks, pushups, etc.

My 2nd class with Stacey, “Kickboxing & Conditioning”- incorporated kickboxing with strength training. In addition to punches and kicks at the bag, you push/kick the bag with your hands, feet, weights, the bag, and stretching before and after work outs.

A class I highly recommend, especially for beginners, is CKO Technique: Skills and Drills. Ray Reese, an outstanding instructor, begins and ends with stretching, and teaches you the fundamentals of kickboxing. Repetitions of punches and kicks have you constantly in movement, raising your heart rate, and working on 2 bags. As class progresses, so does the pace, the mixture of punches, kicks, action work to the bag with your forearms, and knees, pushing the bag, rotating feet and arms. Positioning alters from in front of bags, between 2, moving from a starting place, rotating moves, right to left, and returning where you started- all continually modified repetitions. You’ll kick from behind, side, and at different heights on the bags. The last portion, with lights off, is akin to the final lap of a race- shifting between bags, legs, and arms, combinations, forces change from 10%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and 95%, called out at any moment by Ray. Speed, and changing momentum ensure a maximal workout.

The texts set a belief that the gym affords a thoughtful, and caring approach. When texts ceased, I became dejected, canceled all but 4 classes in my 1st 3 weeks. My mindset went back to where it was, prior to ever contacting the gym. My desire to attend, and renew halted. Weight that quickly shed began to come back, from no exercise. It must be routine!

What made the gym distinguished, and a unique inspiration departed abruptly. It’s disappointing on many levels, no fault to any fantastic instructor. A standard was set that no longer existed. Motivation, solely, must be my own. Self-inspired in other aspects of my life, it was eye-opening. Your mental health, is as important as your physical! Both are stigmatized in society. What I experienced, and learned from the superb training staff, is well worth the price of admission.

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CKO KICKBOXING - SOUTH PHILLY is a clean and sanitary gym, with ample free parking. Once inside, you’ll be performing a high octane workout that “helps you achieve fitness goals and RELIEVE STRESS by TAKING IT OUT ON THE BAG“! This isn’t a gym where seeing someone workout longer, or lift more weight can leave you feeling low. CKO SOUTH PHILLY is “a community driven gym”, conveniently located to roadways, and highways. The personal text messages I received in my 1st 10 days at the gym, completely ceased thereafter. They were are all helpful, and provided a boost to my psyche.

The texts received through my 10th day of membership were smart on many levels, a value add for clients, and market differentiator. I took time and consideration to wait until after class to tell the owner how impressed I was by the gym, her business acumen, the instructor, and the class. I was so grateful, that I accompanied a 5 star review with videos that needed to be specific time lengths on different platforms. As going to the gym is beneficial, the experience of using a new video editor over a day expanded my mind. Why the high praise for the owner, the gym, and the entire staff, bothered the owner, and me want, so deeply, I
canceled attending all, but two classes, feeling dejected by the same person I thought extremely highly, receiving a different response at the gym from the owner, and, ironically, all texts ceased. I’ll leave up the initial texts, which provided a belief that the owner deserved to be praised for taking an extra step that was incredibly kind, and motivating. Therefore, my expectations were raised, and I was more eager to attend a gym than ever before.

CKO South Philly is a place with diverse people who all check their egos and/or issues outside the building. You could not ask for more attentive, energetic, and upbeat personable instructors, with class sizes so limited in size, that you feel as if you have a personal trainer who motivates you.

My first two classes were both led by a fantastic instructor, Stacey Secreto. What Stacey fits in a 45 minute class will sharply increase your heart rate, make you sweat, and burn maximal calories. The pace is non-stop, except for a couple 30 second breaks. The repetitions of exercises are intense and rapidly changing. On that day, the class was “Kickboxing & Resistance”, which integrates kickboxing with a resistance band around your ankles along with movements that combine 3-6 different movements, from an array of punches, kicks, jumping jacks, to squats, planks, and more.

My second class, with Stacey, was “Kickboxing & Conditioning”- an HIIT workout that incorporates kickboxing with strength training. So, in addition to punches and kicks at the bag, you push the bag with your hands, then your feet, while integrating exercises, and picking up a weighted ball above your head, throwing it to the ground and doing a series of punches, jabs, hooks, crossovers, roundhouse with your feet, exercises with weights, and stretching before and after work outs.

On any given week, there’s usually 8 different types of classes. Sometimes, there’s pop-up classes added in. There’s currently 10 types of classes, offered at a variety of times- morning, late afternoon, early evening, weekdays and weekends. They cover and combine techniques that utilize one or more of the following, kickboxing, strengthening, conditioning, breathing, core, contrology, resistance bands, skills, drills, rhythm, and bruise!

They sell kickboxing gear, juice cleanses, workout clothing, and more. Check out their Facebook page for information and updates, as well as their other social media sites. If you eat right (read labels and know what is going into and/or on your body), and go to several classes a week, you’ll shed pounds like a German Shepherd sheds hair in the summer.

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Did my 1st class tonight and it was awesome. Really challenges you from beginning to end but instructor moved throughout the entire class helping people keep pace and form. Really glad I joined!

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Rolling into FRI in a great mood after my 8AM workout w/Alex @ CKO South Philly!!! The combos, the soundtrack, and his motivation = an awesome way to kick off this OCT weekend. 🥊👊🔥💯

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Such a friendly, great place! Appreciated Gina taking the time to show me around, Abby being amazing at setting me up, and Stacey helping me through my first class!

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I love my days with Gina. I always feel sore the next day. Best feeling ever

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Always enjoy Stacie class each time. Been going to CKO South Philly from the beginning and get full body workout.

Tricia is always great as well. Enjoyed the class great workout

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Great fusion class with Stacey today!

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I’ve been a member since 2021 and love this gym. All of the instructors bring great energy to class and it’s always a solid workout. They’ve also always been more than accommodating, encouraging and considerate (especially throughout my pregnancy/postpartum). If you’re on the fence, definitely give it a try.

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Instructor julianni was amazing and I really enjoyed her class, it was a little difficult at times to hear her over the music but otherwise the class was great.

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Great class, intense but awesome workout!

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Annalisa is amazing! I love taking her classes! She’s also very nice and personable!

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Took a class with Stacey and enjoyed it! She really pushes you during the classes and took the time to keep correcting my form which is what I needed!

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Stacey and Eddie were amazing. I was nervous at first but then they started making me feel like I belong and it didn’t matter my level of experience. They both encouraged me to go at my own pace and that made me feel like I was at the right place.

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It was my first time joining a CKO class and I had a great experience! Gina instructed a great workout, I was sweating! Eddie was very helpful when I arrived and as I was leaving. Both were very friendly and welcoming.

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Took my first kickboxing class ever with Stacey and it was the best experience I could ask for! Very high energy and inclusive environment with a great workout!

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I love exercising with Trisha, as a new member at CKO south philly she explained to me the basics steps of kickboxing, she is patient with me

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Stacey is a great instructor. I had a great class.

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CKO is an excellent alternative and variety to add to your basic boring gym workout routine. They have all different kinds of classes and programs it’s not just kickboxing, definitely worthwhile for your life fitness program. I love it, it has help me immensely with my health and fitness over the last 2 years. Give it a try. Instructors are great!

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I’ve been coming here for over 10 years and I love it here! Team and trainers are amazing. Helped me get stronger, toner, and healthier. Awesome place!!

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Coach Stacey, comes to CKO South Philly prepared and happy to make sure we as class get the best out of our 45 minutes to a one hour class. She makes sure we as a class are doing all body movements the correct way. Stacey coaches multiple clients with ease, enthusiasm, and enjoys it. I wouldn’t be where I am at if it wasn’t for her and the rest of the CKO South Philly Coach team, Thank you.

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Had a great first class with Giuliana. It was very well structured, challenging and upbeat. Eddy was very helpful. Excited to keep going.

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I really enjoyed my first class with Stacy and Eddy was a great help also.

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Great classes and people are friendly. Stacey is a great instructor!! Inclusive of all the other instructors such as Abby (owner) Gina, Ashley and Annalisa all great and helpful!!!!!

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Van, Eddy and Stacey were awesome! 20/10 will definitely be back! Van was super knowledgeable with what he was teaching, Stacey was extra supportive and encouraging and Eddy was very nice as well and guided me through booking both my first and upcoming classes!! Thanks again everyone and see you Monday!

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It always great working out with abby

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Everything about the South Philly location was amazing from start to finish! Incredibly welcoming and helpful membership orientation with Eddie! To my first class with trainer Gina, she was supper engaging and encouraging throughout the entire session!

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Amazing workout! Gina was so friendly and patient with me. She had great energy and made sure to give everyone in the class attention when we needed help. I LOVED the class!

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Great vibe, great energy, awesome instructors!!

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Stacey is an awesome trainer! Really intense full body workout in my first class. I will definitely be going back!

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Stacy classes are amazing. She changes things up so you’re never bored. Great uplifting music and she works you hard so you get the results you want. She also gives you alternate exercises if needed. Love her class

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It was great, Stacey was super nice and helped me out a lot, my first time experience was great thanks to her.

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Very energizing class. Eddie did great.

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★ 5

Great workout great trainers. Abby and her team are awesome
Good variety of classes every workout is different
Love the morning classes.
Excellent stress relief and post class endorphin rush.

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Abby is great and will definitely give you a great workout when you are in her class.

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I love CKO classes!! Great cardio workout

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Love, love, love my workouts with Gina!!!

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Excellent

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Called turns out there's no kickboxing class Available? Only fitness Gym what happened? To the Kickboxing

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★ 5

I was here last year and I want to go back.

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★ 5

Stacey is awesome!! She keep checking on me and sister to make sure we got it since it our first class and don’t know what we are doing.

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★ 5

I had so much fun in class. I got such a great workout and felt so powerful. I'll definitely come back.

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POOR COMMNUNICATION!!!! I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO REACH SOMEONE OVER THE PHONE FOR MONTHS!!!!! THEY HAVE BEEN CHARGING MY ACCOUNT FOR A SEVICE THAT I HAVE NOT UNITILIZE SINCE THE SPRING OF 2021 IT IS ALMOST THE END OF SUMMER AND I STILL HAVE BEEN CALLING LEAVING MESSAGES AN NO ONE HAS RETURNED A PHONE CALL. THEN I GET A HOLD OF SOMEONE FROM THE BILLING DEPARTMENT TELLS ME THAT THEYRE GONNA KEEP TRYING TO BILL ME FOR A SERVICE THAT i HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET RID OF SINCE THE SPRING. IF I AM NOT ABLE T REACH A LIVE PERSON TO CANCEL MY MEMBERSHIP HOW WILL THEY KNOW TO STOP TRYING TO BILL ME???? THIS IS SURE WAY TO KEEP TAKING YOUR MONEY. I WISH I WOULD HAVE NEVER GIVEN MY MONEY THIS GYM. WHEN I WAS THERE THEY STAFF WASNT VERY PERSONABLE OR PLESANT

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Love the instructors! High energy, well motivated, creative workouts.

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they charge you different than what they say. Dani told me I’m going to pay $89 but they billed me $99.

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I've been a member since August, and there are pros and cons with the South Philly location. It would be great if there were additional classes added! Especially during the week. Adding an express 45 minute class would be huge, too. It would also be helpful if instructors/front desk staff reminded clients of basic etiquette - there always seems to be backpacks/bags laying around, and it's easy to trip over this stuff and cause an injury. This is a good workout, nonetheless.

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I started my weight loss journey a year ago. I joined Cko when it first opened I really feel that Cko was the push I needed to lose the 110 pounds I lost so far. I started out one day a week worked my way up to four times a week. It’s a great workout for all fitness levels. The staff is very friendly the classes are awesome.

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April T: The best full body workout.... if you’re trying to loose weight, tone or just trying to have fun while working out this is an amazing place to do it! I usually do the 8am class with Abby & she is the best! Friendly place, clean & so many classes to take from early morning throughout the day till the evening!! You shouldn’t miss out on having a great body, mind & time!

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As A Long time gym class person, CKO is the best workout by far. Whether you go to the gym now or not you owe it to yourself to give it a try! Wish I had this 20 years ago! I do have to say Abby, the master behind this gym who has been teaching for as long As I have been going to any gym, is my favorite. I really could not wait for CKO to open in South Philly!

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I took my first class this past Monday. I’ve worked out before, but never like this! Our instructor, Stacey was fabulous. Since there were a few new members, she made sure to check on us throughout the class to help us out when needed. She was upbeat, fun and very encouraging. The staff and other members were so welcoming. It’s an intense but, great workout! I highly recommend you give CKO South Philly a try, you won’t regret it!

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I’ve been active my entire life, dancing and doing gymnastics mostly, joined a gym, tried solid core, and did soul cycle classes. CKO has gave me one of the best workouts EVER! I have took almost every instructor at the south philly location and all are so unique. I feel so great after my workout!! There is no competition in there, everyone is there to get a great workout in.. we all go at our own pace. There is absolutely no reason to feel scared or insecure at cko, there are different ages and various body sizes. If your interested in getting a total body workout in.. try CKO and be prepared to SWEAT!!!

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Best workout in the city!!!!! I leave feeling great after every single class, no matter the instructor! I go to a lot off Anthony’s classes and he always gives us such a great workout. I recommend everyone to try out CKO South Philly!

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The workouts are good, but it doesn't do much to up my rating. Walking into this place is like walking into the club house for a clique from South Philly who all seem to be best friends with the owners and will look at you trying to figure out how you ended up joining. During class with Anthony there is usually a group of ladies trying to joke with him while working out which is very distracting. Stacey and Abby go so fast that it is nearly impossible for a beginner to keep up.

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Best workout in the city. Well worth the price for as many times as I go a week (they have enough class times to fit most if not all schedules). I've tried many gyms and apps on my own, but nothing beats the family you'll find here. Staff are all very friendly and welcoming. Trainers are knowledgeable and many are actual fighters. All are certified trainers. You'll learn basic kickboxing punches and kick combos and loads of cardio and core in between. Put it to you like this...I live in West Philly, work in North Philly and I choose to come here 3 to 4 times a week after work or on weekend. It's that fun and addictive.

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All the instructors are great ! Abby and Jeff are always so helpful! I LOVE cko and recommend it to everyone I know!!!! This is the best work out!!! Look forward to every single class. Try it out. You won’t regret it !!

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An incredible workout, every time you go!

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