A few years ago, after running with pain and unable to complete a 5K race, and after x-rays, MRI's, a workup at Rothman Institute, chiropractor visits,  physical therapy, cortisone shots in my lower back, etc., I was told by medical professionals I'd never run again.  Now, after 8 months with personal training at Vertex Fitness, I can run.  Just ran 5 miles last week, and I'm signed up for the Broad Street Run in May.  Thanks again, Vertex Fitness. Don't forget to check out the Bryn Mawr Twilight Concerts    

Jennifer, Avid Runner and Magazine Editor After working out consistently for years, my fitness level had stagnated, and I was frustrated. I had strength trained for about 16 years - spending hours that I didn’t have to spare at the gym, never knowing where my limits were, never seeing results, and always dreading the experience. Training at Vertex is completely different. The sessions are extremely intense, focused, productive and efficient. It is training with integrity. I feel like I can reclaim hours of my life because I’m not wasting them attempting to strength train unproductively on my own. Each of the trainers is highly attentive, knowledgeable, and thoroughly understands the way the body works and how to push you to your edge- without injury. They can help you interpret your effort and pain, and give you the courage to go further. They suggest microscopic tweaks to your movements that ultimately make the difference between form and flab. I’m a runner -I have run in 16 marathons and ultras and run 35-40 miles per week, and have a 3:18 PR (personal record). I have benefited from the strength training program at Vertex. Feeling stronger has improved my quality of life - the way I feel when I’m running, the way my clothes fit, the way I feel when I wake up in the morning, how well I sleep, and how motivated I am to keep pushing, and carving out a better version of myself. Jennifer Editer, Runner's World Bryn Mawr, PA  

I happened upon Vertex Fitness quite by accident and was curious as to what it was all about so I decided to try a session. I had never worked with a trainer or participated in any kind of strength training. I enjoyed the workouts from the start and have been consistently working out at Vertex since 2004. The results were noticeable right away, I feel stronger, look better and I have more energy. I am a tennis player and occasionally get injured while playing. I have been able to work around and through a few different injuries over the years, while still getting the most out of the sessions. The trainers at Vertex are excellent, knowledgeable about the body and helped me get back to playing tennis quicker then I would have ever expected. The attention to detail is unmatched, and they are attentive, friendly and very personable. It truly is a pleasure to work with everyone at Vertex. The efficient workouts are easy to fit into my busy schedule. I feel better when I workout, so I rarely miss my twice a week routine, I feel better at age 45 than I did at 35. I highly recommend Vertex Fitness!