Joined NGU at late 2017 and only had to leave due to a shift of my work locationFirst off lets just get to the point: This is one of the best choices in the area in terms of cost and quality. The group classes are always small enough to build a good relationship with your trainers and the NGU50 are the most balanced yet challenging bootcamp style workouts you can get in the areaThe trainers (particularly my guy Lamar) are fantastic and passionate about giving you your moneys worth and through the pandemic theyve been very accommodating with remote classes and safety procedures.Ali if you are reading this thank you for all the positive change you have brought to my life!

Great gym. Great classes. Great results. However, sometimes billing is irregular and incorrect. Classes are often cancelled last minute or trainers dont show up. And the drama can make the energy less than desirable. Male trainers tend to (and are apparently allowed to) form sexual/romantic relationships with multiple clients at a time. And when that info inevitably gets out, it makes for some awkward encounters. Too much mixing business with pleasure.

I started at NGU Manayunk about 2 years ago. I have done both private personal training and group classes and love them both. This studio goes beyond a typical gym -- you get programmed classes that are challenging and will undoubtedly help you meet your fitness goals. The trainers are encouraging and professional. Ali (the owner) is very responsive -- if you have any issues or ideas about how to improve the gym, she responds immediately. For example, I recently suggested a class and she put it on the schedule to test out within 2 days!

This gym is hands down the best in Manayunk and maybe Philly all around! The place is clean, professional and the covid-19 precautions really make it feel comfortable! I even heard there may be some new self defense classes coming!

I want to thank Marian Low my personal trainer at Fitness PA on Fillmore. I wanted to get back into shape after my Cancer battle last year. Yes I had breast surgery and lung surgery. Marian was informed of my condition and my goals. She worked with me and encouraged me to stay on track. After 5 weeks of training and healthy eating I am happy to report that Ive lost 9.8 lbs. I feel great and I people say I look great a lot more toned. I will continue my journey at the gym I will reach my goal weight. Once again I couldnt have done it without Marian Low shes the best. Do yourself a favor check her out.

Ali Jackson is such a great, inspiring individual. We had the opportunity to work with Ali several months back and she was great to work with.

I have been coming her for personal training twice a week for two months now. So far its been fantastic! Ive definitely experienced great changes physically. Im definitely the most fit Ive been in years.

For 5 years the classes at NGU have kicked my butt! Their standards for trainers are absolutely top notch. Every single workout is unique. Add on personal training while youre at it - within three weeks of training with Ali after having a baby I had abs back!

NGU was great to me for the last year and a half! The trainers are so welcoming and the classes are thoughtfully planned. It is such a great community and I cannot recommend it enough!

Quality results and exemplary motivation. Ive been attending semi private sessions with Morgan for about 5 months now and I could not be happier. Ive lost over 25 pounds and counting. I was worried about starting a semi private class at a beginner level but both Morgan and the other clients continue to motivate me to push past my limits and challenge myself. The only complaint I have is that my wardrobe is too big for me now and I now have to buy smaller clothes.

Personal trainer Ali Jackson has transformed my husband and me. We are stronger, healthier and happier since working with Ali. She truly cares about our progress and goes above and beyond. Highly recommend Ali and her team.

NGU has assisted me immensely in my weight loss/ post baby journey. Ali, who I train privately with has become my trainer & therapist in one! She is motivating & pushes your limits to show you that hard work pays off! The best part is, I’m able to go with my son and she is so kind and sweet with him! She will do anything to entertain him as long as I get my workout in! Love her & NGU!!

Ali Jackson and Miles Grooms helped me achieve a new marathon PR by putting together unique and challenging workouts to help improve my overall fitness.

Went for personal training. Morgan was great, she was very attentive, and made things easy for me, as i was totally new. Just finished my 10 session package. Cant wait to go back.

Came here for the first time recently and had an amazing experience. This past month I signed up for a free month of ClassPass (only worth it if its free, or reduced price, normal price is just not worth it) and used some of my points to try the TRX Zone class here.My class instructor was Rachel Kuhl and was the biggest part of my amazing experience. As soon as Rachel had a free minute, she greeted me and took my name. Her overall demeanor is calm, assuring, engaging--you can tell she really wants you feel welcomed and to do your best. I have tried several free classes at various studios, and a lot of instructors treat this as just a job that they show up for. Not the vibe here. Despite only just meeting me, Rachel remembered my and everyones name in the class. Throughout the class, Rachel walked around and would periodically address each person personally and tell them they are doing a great job. I could tell this was not just an empty compliment. There was some exercises I felt were a weak spot for me, and some that were a strong point--Rachel keenly can see this too and will call out when you are excelling at your strong points. At the end of the class, she gave everyone a fist bump. This little sentiment really made me feel like my whole presence and effort was noticed. Of course, some part of this is the natural byproduct of a small class of 6-8 people, but a class size alone cannot dictate the demeanor of your instructor. Rachel provided an engaging, personalized experience. A killer workout is awesome, but you never realize how important these other aspects of an experience are until you experience them.Aside from how great and welcomed I felt in the class, I also thought Rachels teaching style was awesome. Before every interval/TRX set we did, Rachel clearly and fully demonstrated every exercise that we would be doing. She explicitly stated and repeated when we would start and stop certain sets, and even counted down to each stop/start so that everyone was on the same page. I faltered here a little bit. I have pretty bad hearing, and at some points the music seemed to really compete with the volume of the instructors voice, causing me to miss a couple of things. Not sure if anyone else had this experience, but Im thinking it might just be me.Overall an amazing experience. My whole body is sore today (in a good way) and I really felt like I had a comprehensive, total body workout. One thing that I think would be helpful, and need to stress that this is NOT exclusive to this studio, is that it would be nice if newcomers to a specific fitness genre or studio were told to arrive maybe 10 mins early so that the instructor can go over the equipment used. With all of my credits on ClassPass, I have gone out of my way to step out of my comfort zone and try things I have literally no experience with. In all of the classes I have tried, there was no 5-minute introductory period for total newcomers and I felt like I had to watch people around me to fully know what I need to do--which can be kind of awkward. To be fair though, I also did not ask for a quick intro to the equipment because I wasnt sure if that would take time from the instructor. Again though, totally not specific to Never Give Up Training.Definitely a 5-star experience, check this place out if you get the chance!

The classes, staff and equiptment at NGU are absolutely incredible. I am not athletic in the slightest, so working out was always intimidating for me until joining NGU - a place where I feel comfortable. One of my favorite things is the supportive community there. Each and every trainer is there for YOU, to push you to work harder, help you when you feel like giving up, and to adjust your form to ensure you really benefitting from and being safe with each move. I feel so welcome every time I walk in, which motivates me to work harder. The classes are high-paced, energetic and always leave me feeling like I really got a great work out in. Moves that are a bit more challenging are always adjustable where needed so it really works for anyone at any level. I cant say enough about how amazing the experience is at NGU!

NGU is the best gym in all of Manayunk, if you live in the area or not this is the place to be. I been woking with Ali Jackson (also the owner) one-on-one for the past 5 months to see a full body transformation happening for myself. She pushes you past a limit that you never think you can accomplish and then-some, you feel rewarded after each session. When you are at NGU you feel part of the community, where Ali and her team are constantly helping people reach their goals in various ways.

Really nice facility, this was my first time everyone was so friendly and I received a total workout!

Great trainers awesome people