The Ellis Athletic Center Experience

Fitness area with weights and weight training machines at Ellis Athletic Center

The Fitness Club with Something for Everyone.

Ellis Athletic Center is Newtown Square’s most complete fitness center! We provide members with an experience unlike any other gym in Delaware County. With a spacious, 22,000 square foot facility and a talented, friendly staff, you’ll have a fun and challenging atmosphere for every workout.

Whether you prefer individual cardio or weight training, taking a class, working with a trainer, shooting hoops, or exercising outdoors, our amazing facility has what you need. Plus, we have the amenities that make it easy for you to get your workout in and get back to your busy day.

Come experience Ellis Athletic Center for yourself! 

Newly Renovated Fitness Center

Our fitness rooms feature the most state-of-the-art weight and cardio training equipment. Our well-spaced cardio stations feature brands like Precor, Concept-2, and Stairmaster. We offer plenty of strength machines and free weights so you’re exercising and not waiting for equipment. We’re also proud to launch our brand new functional training area!  With plenty of room for you to perform your favorite functional exercises, it’s equipped with everything you need from kettlebells to bosu balls.
man using weight machine at Ellis Athletic Center
Man and woman walking on treadmills in the gym at Ellis Athletic Center
woman lifting free weights at Ellis Athletic Center

We’re proud to launch our brand new functional training area!

With plenty of room for you to perform your favorite functional exercises, it’s equipped with everything you need from kettlebells to heavy bags to yoga balls!

Three women using the functional training rig at Ellis Athletic Center

Exercise Studios

Our facility includes spacious fitness and spin studios where we hold daily group exercise classes. Our studios are separated from the main gym and filled with the necessary equipment to help you maximize your workout. Join our skilled instructors for a variety of classes, including yoga, spin, HIIT, LES MILLS BODYPUMP™, bootcamp, and much more!

Instructor leading a spin class in the cycle studio at Ellis Athletic Center

Indoor Basketball Court

Our full-size indoor basketball court provides the perfect setting for indoor sports, classes, and kids’ activities. Shoot around, play pickup basketball, or join one of our organized sports like volleyball, pickle ball, and soccer. Our courts make a great space for many of our group exercise classes, giving our instructors extra room to spread out and get creative with their programs. We also use our courts for our various kids’ programs and birthday parties.

Ask about renting our court space for kids’ parties, court sports, and even business meetings.

women taking an exercise class with weights held in the gym at Ellis Athletic Center
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man shooting basketball on the basketball court at Ellis Athletic Center
Indoor soccer game being played on the indoor courts at Ellis Athletic Center
Women playing pickle ball on the indoor courts at Ellis Athletic Center

Outdoor Fitness

The beautiful Ellis Preserve campus provides an amazing atmosphere for outdoor fitness activities. Get a great workout in the fresh air by joining outdoor bootcamp, yoga, and cardio classes.  Use our outdoor fitness stations and our brand new functional turf training area. Or, take a scenic walk or run on the paved, 1-mile loop through the preserve.

People training and taking a group exercise class at the Ellis Athletic Center outdoor artificial turf functional training area

All the Amenities You Want in a Gym.

Going to the gym should be an enjoyable experience, not a chore. We want to make it as easy as possible to fit in your workout and get on with your day. That’s why we offer a wide range of services and amenities to enhance your fitness experience.

Locker Rooms & Amenities

Enjoy the convenience of our locker rooms, complete with private lockers and showers. We offer complimentary towel service and toiletries so you can pack light. There’s also our VIP Locker and Laundry Service available as an add-on service to your membership.

Locker Rooms at Ellis Athletic Center
Locker Rooms at Ellis Athletic Center
Showers inside the locker rooms at Ellis Athletic Center

Juice Bar

Grab your favorites from our juice bar to fuel your workouts and speed up recovery. Enjoy the convenience of getting your shakes and meal replacements on site. Don’t forget to check out our athletic apparel!

health shake from the juice bar at Ellis Athletic Center
Sports drinks, water, energy bars, bananas and other food and drink available at the juice bar at Ellis Athletic Center

On-Site Child Care

Our Playcare child care services make it easy for you to get a full workout experience! Our trustworthy child care staff members fully engage and interact with your kids to ensure they have a great time. We welcome children from 3 months through 12 years old, and provide age-appropriate activities that encourage creative, physical, and cognitive growth. You can pay for each Playcare session or get a monthly Playcare add-on to your membership.

Child care hours:  Mon – Thur: 9 AM – 1 PM and 5 PM – 7 PM  |  Fri: 9 AM – 1 PM  |  Sat:  8 AM – 11 AM  |  Sun:  8:30 AM – 11 AM

Kids playing at playcare child care at Ellis Athletic Center
Playcare child care room at Ellis Athletic Center
Two boys enjoying playcare child care at Ellis Athletic Center