Mission

The idea for OpenBox Athletics came from a shared vision to create a facility which focuses on the needs of clients. A place that after you walk in the first time, you feel like you are a part of something special. Not just for the 60 minutes you spend working out, but through your interactions with other clients as well as the great communities in the Graduate Hospital, Point Breeze, Center City, Gray's Ferry, Fitler Square and other surrounding South Philly neighborhoods. A place that understands that time is a valuable and finite resource, and each client is making a choice to spend it at OpenBox Athletics.

We chose to surround our clients with the best strength and conditioning training staff in philadelphia, with nearly 100 years of combined experience. We have more crossfit L2 or higher certified trainers on our team than any other gym in philadelphia. In addition, many of our coaches are certified in olympic weightlifting by USA Weightlifting. we continually invest in our teams education so they can pass on their knowledge to you. This teams credentials speak for themselves.

Our offerings are based on creating a variety of fitness avenues for our clients to reach a multitude of goals. The facility design and equipment layout has been tailored to maximize opportunity while minimizing distraction. OpenBox Athletics will continually evolve, and we are not scared to try new things. We are here for you and we will be one of you.

We are #TheOBA

When we set out to create OpenBox Athletics we asked ourselves one question: “What would we want in a fitness and Functional Fitness Training facility?” From the equipment selection to the lobby layout, we carefully thought out each aspect of the design of OpenBox Athletics to provide for the best possible client experience. 

From our Rogue Fitness equipped main gym floor, to our finishes and aesthetic throughout the entire space, we deliver a truly unique member experience unmatched in our market. We believe that the space you exercise in should be a reflection of the product you are paying for. No one wants to work out in a basement, looking at mismatched flooring, dealing with Summer heat and humidity with no air conditioning. We believe that a gym should take as much pride in their appearance as their ability to deliver health and wellness to their clients.

Space highlights:

• Nearly 6,000 square foot facility

• High-efficiency heating and cooling systems throughout entire space

• 20’ MacroAir Industrial Ceiling Fan

• GPS Air Purification Systems featuring needlepoint ionization technology in each of our rooftop air handling units - learn more here about this innovative technology

• 5 unisex bathrooms, including two changing rooms complete with showers on the second floor

• A nearly 4,000 square foot main gym floor

• An 800 square foot mezzanine level

• Over 3,600 pounds of weight plates

• A 40 foot rig including 6 high expansion sections for ring placement

• Premium sound throughout the facility

• WiFi available for all clients

We are located right on the border of Graduate Hospital and Point Breeze on the busy corridor of Washington Avenue. We are easily accessible by foot, car, bike, etc and just a handful of blocks away from Center CIty, South Philly, University City, Rittenhouse Square, Fitler Square and Queen Village.