Private Personal Training in Philadelphia | All Mine, All Yours

October 3, 2026 · Brandon RaSean
Brandon RaSean taking a mirror selfie at The Gym Philly.

All Mine, All Yours.

The last trainer working out of my gym has moved on.

And I’m happy for them.

I want people to come through this place and leave with something. More confidence. More knowledge. A clearer direction. Whether you’re a client, a trainer, or somebody I do business with, I want our time together to help you move forward.

Sometimes that means you stay. Sometimes that means you’re ready for your next chapter.

Now I’m looking around the gym and realizing I’m stepping into a new chapter, too.

The place is all mine again. And that gives me the opportunity to make your time here all yours.

I wanted to be a great trainer

I opened this gym 11 years ago.

My goal wasn’t to become the boss of a bunch of trainers. I wasn’t dreaming about managing a team, opening more locations, or finding a bigger building.

I wanted to become the best trainer in Philadelphia. In the world, if you asked me on the right day.

That was the ambition.

I wanted to improve my skills. Offer more thoughtful training. Get better at working with different people. Make the customer service as good as the workout.

I wanted someone to walk through my door and feel like they had found their place.

Eleven years later, that’s still what gets me excited.

This place has taught me a lot

I’ve worked with some incredible people over the years.

I’ve also had experiences that were difficult, frustrating, and expensive in ways that had nothing to do with money.

All of it taught me something.

I learned what works in this space. I learned what doesn’t. I learned how much the atmosphere matters, how different people communicate, and how quickly the wrong situation can affect a client’s experience.

Most of all, I got to know the people I serve.

After more than a decade of hands-on personal training in Philadelphia, I have a much clearer understanding of my clientele and what they value.

Their time matters. Their comfort matters. They want to be challenged, but they also want to feel heard. They want to know that somebody is paying attention.

That understanding came from being here, doing the work, and listening.

I’m proud of what I’ve built

I’ve developed a reputation that I’m proud of, and my training schedule is fully booked.

I don’t take that lightly.

People have choices. When somebody chooses to spend their time and money training with me, that’s trust.

And the longer I do this, the more seriously I take that trust.

Being booked doesn’t make me think, “Okay, I’ve done enough.”

It makes me ask, “How can I make this experience even better for the people who are already here?”

Right now, I have an opportunity to do something I’ve wanted to do for a long time.

The whole gym. Your session.

When you come in to train with me, I want you to have the entire gym to yourself.

Just you and me, focused on your session.

No sharing the room with another trainer’s appointment. No working around somebody else’s workout. No wondering whether you’re taking up too much space.

You have the space.

We can move through the session with purpose. Set things up around what you need. Work hard, ask questions, and give your training our full attention.

That’s the kind of private personal training experience I’ve always imagined offering.

There’s something special about walking into a gym and knowing that, for this appointment, the room is yours.

You don’t have to be a professional athlete or a celebrity to want that.

Train like you belong there

I joke about it: train like LeBron. Train like Ronaldo. Train like Tom Brady.

I’m talking about that feeling of having dedicated space and somebody who is there to coach you.

Your workout should fit your body, your experience, and your goals. But the attention? The preparation? The sense that your appointment matters?

You deserve that.

You shouldn’t need a professional athlete’s income to feel taken care of.

What I’m working toward is a luxurious experience at an accessible price: privacy, thoughtful coaching, and personal service in a space where you can settle in and get to work.

To me, luxury includes being expected. Having your trainer ready for you. Knowing the session has been thought through.

It’s leaving with the feeling that your time was well spent.

My version of growth

A lot of people are trying to expand right now.

More space. More staff. More locations. I respect that when it’s what somebody wants.

But when I’m honest with myself, I don’t want a bigger gym. I want to give a better session.

I want to sharpen my coaching. Improve the little things people notice and the things they might never realize I’m thinking about.

How does it feel when you arrive? Is the space ready? Are we making good use of your time? Am I listening closely enough? What could I do better next time?

Those questions still interest me after 11 years.

And now I have more room to act on the answers.

All mine, all yours

I’ve been reflecting on how much has happened inside these walls.

The people who helped shape this place. The lessons I needed. The clients who have trusted me and kept showing up.

I’m grateful for it.

And I’m excited that this next chapter brings me closer to the reason I opened the doors in the first place.

I wanted to be an exceptional trainer. I wanted to offer something personal. I wanted to build a place where people felt taken care of.

That’s still the work.

The gym is all mine. When it’s your session, it’s all yours.

—Brandon RaSean, The Gym Philly

Brandon

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