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We’ve created a space for Philly to take control of their health because we believe you are your primary healthcare provider, and who knows you better than you? We provide 1-1 or 2-1 personal training, small group personal training, online exercise programming, and pre and postnatal fitness. We are providing a positive and inclusive fitness community in the Graduate Hospital and Spring Garden areas of the city!

What People Are Saying!

  • Before joining I couldn’t do a single push up. Victor has taught me techniques and confidence to try all sorts of different exercises from pull ups to kettle bell swings! His classes are welcoming and for all ability levels. He mixes it up with different combinations of cardio and strength m-building workouts. Group classes a small and encouraging. It’s a great atmosphere, fun and challenging.

    • Beth Tucker

  • Incredible Training Gym! Victor, Nicole & Crystal are all extremely knowledgeable, passionate & dedicated trainers. Highly recommend for any level of fitness.

    • Max Berger

  • My husband and I have been working with Victor for a couple of years now - who has been helping to keep us strong and healthy! Highly recommend Control Lab and the whole team if you want to keep the struggles of aging at bay! 😊

    • Liana Yoo Cohen

  • Victor and the team at Control Lab are amazing! My husband and I have been training with Victor for over 1.5 years and both are stronger than ever. Victor also trained me throughout my pregnancy and I couldn't have been happier with the programming and the results! If you are looking for a personal trainer or a prenatal trainer look no further than Victor and the team at Control Lab!

    • Julianne Shenton

  • A great intimate location to work out! Started going to their self-defense classes and boxing-cardio. The instructors are very knowledgeable and make the classes fun and engaging! Highly recommend!

    • Diani Safdeye

  • Love working out here. I've been working out with Nicole and Victor for much of this past year and it's been great. They consistently meet me and my body where I'm at with a lot of kindness. Coming out of rehabbing some ongoing and persistent muscular dysfunction isn't the easiest re-entry to working out. They've made it approachable and I've had a lot of improvements as a result. Grateful to have this spot in the neighborhood.

    • Rachael Pannepacker

  • I’ve been training with Victor for a while now and continued during the pandemic virtually. Glad to see he has his own space. Very knowledgeable about personal training, nutrition and just an overall great guy to work with. Always looking at new workouts to utilize for clients, modifies based on personal style or injury. Highly recommend! The new space is amazing as well!

    • Sean Wilhoite-Strachan

  • Victor has trained me for almost two years - through ups and downs! He never makes me feel like I'm failing and continues to push me to do better. He always remains encouraging and helps me with nutrition as well as work outs. When I first started training with Victor, I had broken my leg and he worked on training me through my recovery! Victor also accommodated me when I left the country - doing virtual trainings. He is the best trainer i've ever had as he is able to challenge me, but also makes me feel so supported!!!

    Shahbano Abbas

  • Control Lab is a great workout space and the people and community make it exceptional. Nicole is especially excellent and focused on meeting clients where they are to ensure they meet their personal goals.

    • Dan Filler

  • This fitness studio rocks. I highly recommend checking it. Victor is an awesome trainer that can help anyone get in shape. The gym itself is clean, well designed, and has everything you'd need to get a great workout. It's awesome to see such a well run business on South Street.

    • Ryan Warrender

  • My trainer takes personal interest in me and creates a personalized workout to achieve my goals. He also takes into account old injuries and limitations. I typically train virtually but have been to Control Lab when I’m in town and it is beautiful and clean. I really enjoy the overall experience.

    • Nick Storm

  • I've been training with Crystal for 4 months. Crystal is a great trainer....she is patient and encouraging. She is a good listener and will modify my workout as needed. I learn something new at every session. The gym has everything you need for a great workout.

    • Colleen Schneider

  • When a business saves my life, they get 5 stars. That's what owner Victor did for me. He saved my life and continues to. I refuse to call him a personal trainer, because he is so much more than that. I have been to personal trainers before, and most lack the touch needed for those of us who aren't like them. Many turned me off right away, some took a session or two to disappoint me. While I'm sure there are decent personal trainers out there, I felt the field is flooded with people who are just ok, are not at all qualified, or do not understand us mortals. When I got to Victor, I was a mess. Right away with Victor I never felt judged, overwhelmed, or out of my element. Most of all, what I did feel was an ease and comfort with his style. His style is surprisingly zen like. Somehow he always knows the right buttons to push, not too much, but never too easy either. That sense of ease, while still getting me to put out the most effort I could each time, is 90% of why I started, stayed, and had success. My doctors are my reactive health care team when I am sick, but I made Victor and Nicole at Control Lab Philly my real, proactive health care team. They put me in the proper mindset for fitness that I knew I needed, but found near impossible to have consistently on my own. This investment in my health has been the best thing I have ever done, and finding the right people to invest with in Victor and Nicole was the key to it all.

    • Derek Hunsberger

  • I started working out with Victor 8 months ago after having significant lower back pain. I've been to multiple chiropractors and massage therapist who all temporarily fix the problem only for the pain to come back. Due to Victor's knowledge of the body, he was able to diagnose the root cause of the issue and create workouts designed to build strength and fix the problem. I can't recommend him highly enough!

    • Doug Blum

  • There is no one more knowledgeable of exercise science or the fitness industry then the owner Victor Spaulding. You’ll be in good hands at Control Lab. Great gym with a great team behind it!

    • Bryan Koontz

  • Great workout, small classes, personable trainers. Very friendly group of people.

    • Suhrid Mantravadi

  • Great small group classes.Great trainers! Would recommend 😀

    • Shari Messinger

  • Great spot, Victor is super knowledgeable and easy to work with! Highly recommend.

    • Kaci McBride

  • My favorite class in Philly!

    • Daniel Kasman

  • Victor’s approach to training has totally changed my life and my body. Without emphasizing dieting, I’ve been able to make healthy changes like going low carb along with structured strength training and conditioning. With my workouts Victor is designing I’m at my lowest weight and have SO MUCH MORE MUSCLE! The best part is seeing myself be able to excel at the outdoor activities I love like mountain biking and hiking. I’m loving what my body can do and actually having fun working out!

    • Dee Dee G

  • After my second pregnancy I wanted to start strength training more consistently but didn't know where to start. Victor created a training program that was thoughtful and safe but also challenged me with every subsequent session. Even if you're there for 1:1 personal training, the gym always feels like a community where everyone knew each other by name. People are always talking and laughing as they get a great workout in. Couldn't say better things about Control Lab!

    • Alyssa B