Elevate is a personal training studio based in the Center City Philadelphia in Rittenhouse Square
At Elevate, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to experience the joy and benefits of an active lifestyle, regardless of age, size, or fitness level. We recognize that everyone's journey to health and well-being is unique and celebrate the diversity of all bodies and abilities. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or taking your first steps toward a healthier lifestyle, our dedicated team is here to guide and support you every step of
the way. We offer:
A Free Consultation
Personal Training
Physical Therapy (Collaboration with BC7 Performance)
Semi-Private Sessions
10/24/2025
Meet Caitlynn! Queen of Strength, Perseverance, & Organization!
From small-town roots in the Midwest to the heart of Philly, Caitlynn brings energy, empathy, and a true coach’s heart to Elevate.
Whether she’s coaching small groups or guiding one-on-one sessions, she’s all about encouragement, challenge, and helping you discover you’re stronger than you think.
Outside the studio? You’ll find her chasing after her pup Millie, hiking the Wissahickon, diving into a good book, or cooking with (lots of) mushrooms 🍄.
What drives her: helping clients move better, build strength, and gain the confidence to carry into every part of life.
We’re lucky to have Caitlynn on the team! And you’re lucky to train with her.
10/17/2025
Thank you for continuously showing up for yourself, others, and Elevate! Cheers to the next 10 years.
The 🏺 💀 and ⏳ are a tribute Memento Mori art. Traditionally this style uses symbols like skulls, hourglasses, and flowers as a reminder of life’s brevity and an invitation to live with meaning.
For us, this isn’t about looking back on the last 10 years. It’s about leaning forward into the next 10. Choosing to live with purpose, presence, and strength. TOGETHER.
Thank you for being part of the Elevate Community!
10/16/2025
When I first saw the space that would become Elevate, it was tucked away, hidden, and overlooked. Most saw four walls with no potential.
And yet, I knew there was A LOT of possibility.
I pictured movement, people challenging themselves, and connection filling the room. You're greeted by name, and your energy shifting the moment they stepped inside.
A place where strangers become friends, new friends start showing up for each other, and then the formation of a community.
And that’s what Elevate has become. A space where you challenge yourself, with the support and connection of others.
Over 10 years, this space has mirrored our clients’ journeys. What was once closed off now echoes with determination, laughter, and growth.
Clients who believed there was a better way of living, now set goals, lift heavy, and live with confidence.
Team members grow into leaders that they naturally are, and taking on challenges of constantly bettering themselves.
The space has transformed and building a community where we all look forward to being our best selves.
Here’s to the space we’ve built, the people who fill it, and the next 10 years of growing. Salud!
10/07/2025
Stonger. Sharper. More in control.
Climbing the career ladder takes focus and time. But it doesn’t have to cost you your health.
We get it: long days, late nights, endless to-dos. That’s why Elevate makes fitness simple and effective. With just two focused sessions a week, you’ll have the strength, energy, and confidence to handle whatever your calendar throws at you.
Ready to feel sharper at work and stronger in life? DM us today to start your Elevate journey.
10/02/2025
Everyone needs a drummer on their team!
Meet Ryan Our General Manager at Elevate
Ryan has been playing drums professionally since 2012 and coaching fitness since 2017. Now he brings both rhythm and structure to our team. Whether he’s coaching clients directly or making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes, Ryan’s passion is helping people enjoy the process of getting stronger.
When he’s not at the studio, you’ll find him exploring Philly with his wife, playing gigs around the city, bowling a few frames, or spinning records at home.
Beyond fitness, Ryan’s curiosity runs deep. He loves diving into ancient archeology, philosophy, and psychology.
At his core, Ryan wants every client to leave not only feeling stronger, but also seen, heard, and in a better place mentally and physically. His favorite reminder?
Connection matters. Find even the smallest way to connect with someone and with yourself, each day.
Drop a 🎵 or 🎳 in the comments to say what's up to Ryan!
09/30/2025
We’re here to guide you with a smile 😀
Training isn’t just about the reps, the sweat, or the numbers. It’s about feeling supported, encouraged, and knowing you’ve got a team in your corner. At Elevate, we believe the journey should feel just as good as the results.
Whether it’s your first session or your hundredth, we’ll meet you where you are, bring positive energy, and make sure you leave feeling better than you walked in.
Curious? DM us to do a discovery and feel the difference
09/25/2025
🎉 Elevate is turning 10! 🎉
Join us as we celebrate a decade of community, growth, and connection.
📅 Thursday, Oct 16, 2025
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Elevate Studio
Mark your calendar. And RSVP with link in bio!!
09/23/2025
Who's pushing you to be your best self?
Tag a friend who builds you up!
09/11/2025
Let me introduce myself!
I’m Hector, Founder of Elevate! Born in York, Pa, went to school at and proud to call Philly home.
I’m Puerto Rican 🇵🇷 and my wife is Swedish 🇸🇪- couldn’t be two more different cultures in so many ways - loud and nothing is excessive vs. quiet and intimate. But wouldn’t trade it for the world.
We got 2 kids, a strong little woman and obnoxious little guy! They fill our home with love!
My Puerto Rican culture has a strong influence in how I want people to experience Elevate - welcomed, nourished, and the way relationships change lives.
Current Books 📚 podcasts 🎧 movies 🎥 that are currently go-tos for my deep thoughts and conversations I enjoy having:
The Go-Giver 📖
Healthy Masculinity with & 🎙️
Star Wars (the original 3) 🍿
Rules of the Red Rubber Ball by
I’m always down for a glass of wine and learning about the meaning of life!
Working out is fun and what I enjoy most is seeing people’s own surprise of them accomplishing new heights in their fitness and life. And having a Team, I’m proud to learn from them in so many aspects!!
I’m that guy that enjoys talking to strangers! So chances I’ll start a conversation with you if we’re in an elevator together…
09/10/2025
Consistency wins. Just ask Emily.
When Emily joined Elevate in April 2021, she could only manage 30 minutes of light exercise—and had to stop every few minutes to catch her breath.
But she kept showing up.
With Chris, she built a strong foundation. With Kevin, she discovered the barbell—and fell in love with strength training. And now with Desmond she's reaching new heights 💪
Fast forward to today:
✅ Lifting heavy weights
✅ Signing up for 5Ks
✅ Moving with confidence in her body
Emily’s story proves one thing: progress comes to those who keep showing up.
Ready to write your own story?
[Link in bio] to book your free consultation.
04/08/2025
Calling ALL health & fitness professionals in the Philadelphia Area for a FREE learning opportunity! This Saturday, April 12th from 1-5.
We’re excited to share the details of our upcoming Day of Learning. We’re bringing together some incredible voices from the fitness community, including , .pt, and more. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect, learn, and grow alongside fellow fitness professionals.
Feel free to extend the invite to your network — the more, the merrier! Let’s continue to strengthen and elevate the Philly health, fitness, and strength community.
Here’s a sneak peek at our speaker lineup:
Sam Fazio from .pt will lead a discussion on the pelvic floor is, how it works while you’re exercising, and how things like pregnancy, childbirth, or lumbar injuries can affect it. I’ll also be covering return to exercise postpartum and what seeing a pelvic floor PT looks like.
dpt from More Than Movement will cover training, programming, and injury management for runners — perfect as race season kicks into gear!
from PWRBLD will dive into advanced ways of modifying training exercises for training clients so they can stay in the gym and train without pain.
We’ll have light snacks and drinks — just bring your curiosity and come ready to learn!
10/26/2024
Twice a year we celebrate Elevation Day. A day where we get to reflect where we’ve been, where we are, and where we’re going - in all aspects of life. Today we had the honor of having Josh, , talk about his journey and how to Change Your Mindset. Build Your Life ( ). Thank you for blessing us with your presence, and kicking our day off right!
And who doesn’t want to kick back and chill at ?!?
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elevate Health & Performance is a premier private training facility. We believe that fitness is about more than looking good.
We work tirelessly with our clients to make sure you feel good, live well and stay healthy. To get you there our dedicated experts focus on personal training, physical therapy, dietician counseling and therapeutic massage. Always one-on-one.
Opened in fall 2015 and located in the heart of Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse Square neighborhood, elevate provides genuinely personal one-on-one training, physical therapy and nutrition guidance. Clients work with trainers and specialists to develop tailored regimens, with respect to their physical limitations, needs, and desired areas of focus. Owner Hector Bones, an exercise physiologist and certified personal trainer with a background in exercise science, has assembled a team of committed and passionate professionals with varying degrees, certifications and expertise in a wide range of training and health programs. Those include: kinesiology, exercise sports science, physical and massage therapy, nutrition, sports medicine, prenatal, geriatric, and weight loss. Bones and elevate are at the forefront of a wellness revolution, where optimal fitness and wellness is achieved at any age and ability.
Bones and his team create authentic partnerships with clients building proactive, preventative health to ultimately create a better quality of life. Individualized programs factor age, skill level, existing medical conditions and sport-specific needs. In addition to private personal training, elevate offers one-on-one physical therapy and nutrition counseling, completing the wellness experience. Also, elevate has established relationships with top-notch health professionals in the region, allowing them to offer quality-driven recommendations for any specialized needs that require further attention.
At elevate Health & Performance, members are encouraged to show up so, unlike many gyms, it is membership-free, and guests have the flexibility to pay as they train. Their sessions grant them full access to the best fitness and rehabilitation equipment on the market, notably Keiser, which uses air resistance to train, Cybex’s strength and cardio equipment and NuStep recumbent cross trainers. Additionally, elevate offers luxurious amenities, such as private changing rooms with full showers, stocked with fresh towels every day, and a variety of high-end personal grooming items, including the Kiehls product line. Clients also enjoy a complimentary grab-n-go pantry, stocked with filtered water, Elixr coffee, Fage yogurt, fresh fruit and juices from Iovine Brothers, and other nutritious options. Sessions are all-inclusive and there are never unforeseen costs. Clients may purchase training packages for sessions at discounted rates.
Before opening his own practice, Bones trained clients in traditional gym settings where he heard a common gripe: they were uncomfortable working out around so many others. Whether they were intimidated, shy, or just preferred something a bit more personal and private. Furthermore, Bones wanted to approach health beyond the workout session. He felt optimal wellness required a 360-degree approach - from the appropriate training program to the best nutritional plan, combined with injury prevention, it all works hand-in-hand, so he was inspired to find a solution. He opened elevate in fall 2015. Eventually in winter 2018, to accommodate client needs and the addition of their physical therapy practice, he added a second, larger studio, located directly above the original 1,900-square-foot studio. Today, elevate Health & Performance devotes more than 5,000 square-feet to creating optimal wellness for their clients.
Prior to opening elevate, Bones, a native of York, PA, first became interested in fitness as a multi-sport student athlete in high school. He went on to Temple University, earning a B.S. in Kinesiology with a specialization in Exercise Science. He spent six years as a personal trainer at Philadelphia’s The Sporting Club at The Bellevue and, over the years, he earned numerous health & fitness certifications, including BioPrint, TRX and pre- and post-natal.
