Searching for the best fitness facility to meet your needs, and help you crush your goals? This can be tricky, especially in Cumberland County where there are dozens of options when it comes to organized health and fitness. To help, we've compiled a list of what local citizens consider the best gyms in Mechanicsburg, PA.
Often times our first instinct is to go to a gym's website to research their facility, but it can be difficult to truly understand the culture and value from their own web page. It's helpful to use unbiased sources such as google reviews, to see what others are saying about local gyms. It's also important to understand what type of fitness facility you are looking for. Central PA offers many options, such as Boxing gyms, Class Studios, Crossfit Gyms, Training Studios, and commercial fitness clubs.
Once you know enough about what you want, it’s time to start seeing what options are available. Convenience is also an important factor, so you can also phrase your search "Best Gyms Near Me" to see a list of results based on current location.
This list of ten fitness facilities are all top-rated organizations; everyone on this list has a minimum 4-star average Google rating. Each facility is listed with information from their own websites, as well as the types of services they offer. They are not listed in any particular order:
1. H2L Studio
H2L Studio has one goal, which is helping you reach your own goal to create a healthy and holistic lifestyle. How can we do that? By bringing together all of our (and your) favorite things under one roof.
Whether you’re working on mastering your first Downward Dog or enjoy practicing your headstand, we have classes for all different levels. If you have any questions or would like to create a class schedule with our instructors, give us a call.
Our competitive packages give you the freedom to experiment with a variety of practices from private reformer classes to ballet-inspired barre workouts, you’ll find the workout that is right for you. Find out more about the classes we offer on our description page.
Our wheels are turning on different things we can offer at H2L Studio, we are searching for anyone with a healthy, holistic talent or hobby they can share with us.
Services Offered: Barre Classes, Cycling Classes, Pilates Classes, Yoga Classes, Barefoot, TRX Classes, Private Classes.
2. Boots to Health
Boots to Health s a local fitness studio catering to veterans and first responders that recently opened on East Trindle Road in Hampden Township. The business is the brainchild of Mechanicsburg native and Marine veteran Logan Spiewak, who envisions a facility that serves the physical health of its members and provides a place of community. Logan, who received his certification from the National Council on Strength and Fitness, is passionate about helping his clients improve their health and achieve their fitness goals. Rather than the impersonal service of a big-box gym, Boots to Health provides each member with a personalized program designed to keep them accountable, including one-on-one daily messaging and weekly accountability calls.
Services Offered: In-Home Training, Online Training, Studio Training, Nutrition.
3. Power Train Sports & Fitness
Power Train Sports and Fitness™ is focused on individual achievement through personalized, results-driven sports performance and fitness Boot Camps. Power Train’s Sports Performance Training Program customizes a program for each athlete. Our small group client to trainer ratio ensures an effective, safe workout by having a trainer coaching and motivating you “Every Rep of Every Set”. Contact our location for more information on Power Train!
Services Offered: Nutrition consulting, Personal training, Nutritional Counseling, Strength Training.
4. CrossFit Pneuma
CrossFit is a 4,000 sq/ft. group coaching facility equipped with barbells, kettlebells, dumbbells, bumper plates, medicine balls, climbing ropes, boxes, high walls, power sleds — and more or we will get it! CrossFit Pneuma is located in Mechanicsburg Pa. Our facility is conveniently accessible from Route 15 by two major highway exits (Bowmansdale/Mechanicsburg exit or Lisburn Road). We offer group and individual coaching, utilizing the CrossFit methodology. CrossFit workouts are comprised of constantly varied functional movements—pushing, pulling, squatting, lifting, running—executed at high intensity.
Services Offered: Intro, Fundamentals, Personal Training, Teen Strength and Conditioning.
5. Fitness 4 Focus
At Fitness 4 Focus, we affect change in the lives of ALL ATHLETES including those with cognitive and developmental diagnosis. Our fitness program pushes athletes both physically and mentally. By mastering tasks and overcoming obstacles, our athletes develop the confidence they need to succeed in the gym and in life.
Through consistent exercise, brave determination, and expert support, our athletes learn how to improve their overall well-being. We believe the work they do here will lead to better management of daily life skills and a stronger sense of autonomy. At Fitness 4 Focus, our goal is to help our athletes achieve their ultimate potential.
We serve ATHLETES WITH ALL ABILITIES including those that are impacted by intellectual, physical, mental and/or sensory diagnosis that affect their ability to perform certain activities.
Attention-Deficit Disorder (ADD)
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Asperger's Syndrome
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Cerebral Palsy
Down Syndrome
Emotional Disturbance
Intellectual Disability (ID)
Learning Disabilities (LD)
Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)
Stroke Survivors
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Services Offered: Individualized Fitness Coaching, Fit Friends Group Sessions, School and Summer Camp Fitness.
6. Title Boxing Club
At TITLE Boxing Club, we welcome boxers of all fitness levels and are in your corner to make your first boxing class an easy and fun experience. Our boxing gym has excellent coaches to help you through your first encounter with our strength training, boxing combos, and heavy bag workouts. From the upper body workout to the interval training, TITLE Boxing Club is ready to help you on your journey to hitting that first punching bag.
Services Offered: Boxing Fitness, MMA, Kickboxing, Private and Small Group Training.
7. Platinum Fitness Mechanicsburg
Locally owned and operated, Platinum Fitness provides you with a contemporary, full service fitness center that creates and sustains an inviting atmosphere grounded upon respect for all who wish to come here.
All five of our locations consist of a modern environment equipped with high-quality exercise equipment, creating a consistently positive environment that enhances our members’ desire to achieve increased personal levels of health and fitness.
Services Offered: Open Gym, Classes, Personal Training.
8. Mechanicsburg Kung Fu Center
The Mechanicsburg Kung Fu Center is a full-time Professional Martial Arts School teaching Pai Lum Kung Fu, Pai Lum Tai Chi, and Modern Arnis. It is an authorized branch of the Harrisburg Kung Fu Center, mirroring the teaching methods, curriculum, and commitment to providing the very best Martial Arts instruction for our students. Owned and operated by Brian Lahr, a senior student of Michael J. Rothermel (Pai, Pono-Li) and Millie Ramos-Rothermel (Pai, Mana-Li), owners of the Harrisburg Kung Fu Center since 1982. Mr. Lahr has committed himself entirely to his dream of running a Pai Lum Kung Fu School.
Mr. Lahr started training at the Harrisburg Kung Fu Center directly after leaving the military serving in the United States Marine Corps. All the characteristics developed within the military community, such as discipline, honor, strength, perseverance, leadership, and good moral character, are still alive and embedded in the Martial Arts community.
Training at the Mechanicsburg Kung Fu Center has something to offer everyone. Perhaps you seek an alternative method of staying healthy, reducing stress, losing weight, or improving your self-image. Maybe your interest is self-protection, building a positive and confident attitude, improving self-discipline, or increasing your awareness. You may be looking for personal development, or simply a fun and challenging activity. These benefits and much more can be realized through training at the Mechanicsburg Kung Fu Center.
Services Offered: Pai Lum Kung Fu, Tai Chi Chuan, Hatha Yoga, Modern Arnis, Children's Class.
9. Ignite Elite Athletic Training
IGNITE is committed to providing the highest quality sports performance training in Central Pennsylvania at an affordable price. We incorporate the best aspects from different training disciplines in order to DEVELOP A COMPLETE ATHLETE. Our science and experience based approach has led to hundreds of our athletes advancing to compete at the collegiate and professional level.
IGNITE has forged its own path in an overcrowded sports performance market by helping members improve all aspects related to their athleticism. We do not use marketing gimmicks to get athletes in the door, WE ARE FOCUSED ON MAKING EVERY ATHLETE BETTER BY IDENTIFYING WEAKNESSES AND TURNING THEM INTO STRENGTHS AND MAKING STRENGTHS EVEN STRONGER. Our athletes’ results and successes speak for themselves.
Services Offered: Sparks Program, Future Star Program, Blazer Program, Personal Training, Team Training.
10. My Gym Children's Fitness Center
My Gym was born out of our passion to teach children in a fun, physically engaging environment. We delighted in seeing children's eyes light up for all those incredible milestones, from the tentative first steps to tumbling down soft mats. Sharing the parents’ excitement at their children’s accomplishments was the high point of our day.
We knew from the start that, through fun and captivating activities, we could accomplish great things. Our goal: To create an environment where children feel loved and supported so their self-esteem and confidence can flourish. Now, more than 35 years later, we’re proud to say that all children of all abilities can succeed and thrive at My Gym.
With 700+ locations worldwide, our dream of active, giggling children growing into happy and confident adults has been realized. We cherish every one of our members and are grateful to have each as part of our My Gym family.
Services Offered: Fitness classes, Youth classes, Birthday Parties, Children's Activities, Children's Birthday Parties, Children's Fitness, Children's Program, Fitness Centers, Kids Fitness, Obstacle Courses, Prep Program, Preschool Gymnastics, Preschool Prep.
