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In recent years, Ozempic (semaglutide) has gained widespread attention as a revolutionary medication for managing type 2 diabetes and aiding in weight loss. While it offers significant benefits, especially for those struggling with obesity, there’s an important consideration that many are unaware of: Ozempic can contribute to muscle loss, which may lead to frailty as you age. In this article, we’ll explore how Ozempic’s potential impact on muscle mass can lead to frailty and how a strength training program with a personal trainer can be a crucial part of preventing

As we age, our bodies naturally undergo changes. Muscles become weaker, joints stiffer, and balance more precarious. While this can sometimes feel like an inevitable part of the aging process, it doesn't have to be. Personal training can play a key role in not only helping us maintain mobility but also improving it as we get older. Whether you're looking to reduce pain, improve flexibility, or simply move more freely, personal training can provide the structure, guidance, and motivation needed to achieve your goals. Here's how:   1. Strengthens Muscles and Bones   A

Since opening our doors in October 2023, The Summit at Washington Square has proudly served the community with a refreshing alternative to the typical gym experience. Located in the heart of the Washington Square neighborhood at 713 Walnut Street, The Summit offers something rare in today’s fitness landscape: a private studio dedicated exclusively to 1-on-1 personal training. A Private Fitness Studio – Not Your Average Gym in Washington Square When most people think of gyms near Washington Square, they imagine rows of cardio machines, loud music, and crowded spaces. That’s exactly what

If you're serious about your health and wellness, there's a better way to train. At The Summit, we believe that reaching your fitness goals isn’t just about showing up to the gym—it’s about doing the right work with the right guidance. That’s where private fitness comes in. Whether you're looking to lose fat, gain muscle, recover from injury, or just feel more energized in your day-to-day life, working with a private trainer is the most efficient and personalized path forward. With boutique gym locations in Rittenhouse Square and Washington Square, we specialize

We are thrilled to announce the exciting news of The Summit's expansion with the opening of our brand new studio at 713 Walnut Street, with views of Washington Square. Set to open its doors in September 2023, this state-of-the-art facility will bring the same high-end boutique experience that our clients have come to love at our Rittenhouse location. With a focus on providing 1-on-1 personal training in a welcoming and intimate environment, The Summit is dedicated to helping you achieve your fitness goals with the guidance of our highly educated

The Summit at Rittenhouse is proud to announce that we now offer massage therapy services in our studio. By adding massage services to our studio, our personal training clients now have access to a Licensed Massage Therapist to be able to recover faster from a rigorous workout or injury and have the ability to restore their body to its best form. Our massage therapy room is right down the hall from our training spaces within our personal training studio, however, the space feels separated, quiet, and private. Upon entering the

In July of 2022, Philadelphia Style came out with their Best of Philadelphia Style Edition naming the best restaurants, gyms, and more in the Philadelphia area. In the fitness category, the magazine named The Summit at Rittenhouse in the Best Personal Trainer category, citing our strong education of our personal trainers and our private gym setting. The Summit at Rittenhouse as a brand has only been open for a little over a year but is already gaining recognition as one of the best gyms in Philadelphia. Being a private personal

The Summit Fitness Studio is currently open for in-person sessions, by private appointment only, to limit the number of clients in the studio at any one time in order to allow for social distancing.  We’ve taken many precautions to ensure your and our staff’s safety at our studio. We’re scheduling appointments so there are no more than four clients in the studio at once, to allow for plenty of room for social distancing and to allow for a better training experience. We’re also ensuring that our personal training clients stay six feet

Get to know the founder and owner of The Summit, Brian Maher! Brian attended Elon University where he majored in exercise/sport science and worked as a personal trainer in the fitness center in Elon's Campus Recreation program. In 2009, Brian moved to Philadelphia and founded The Summit Fitness Studio as an in home personal training business and worked as an in home personal trainer until 2014, when he opened The Summit Fitness Studio's first gym in Center City.    Where are you from? High Bridge, NJ   What motivated you to be a personal trainer? I was also

Get to know personal trainer, Mike Orzolek! Mike is an experienced personal trainer in Philadelphia who has been on staff since January of 2017 and has a bachelor's degree in sport medicine from Mercyhurst University and a master's degree in exercise science and nutrition from Sacred Heart University. Mike is also a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA-CSCS).      Where are you from? New Milford, CT   What motivated you to be a personal trainer? When I was in high school I joined a rowing team. The coach