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John Edwin is the founder and owner of Strength Personal Training, Inc. and one of the premier personal trainers on the East Coast. John takes pride in partnering with his clients to help them attain and exceed their health and fitness goals. Using a wide variety of strength and conditioning exercises and routines, as well as kettlebell training, core-conditioning, functional training and boxing, John makes each session unique to the client and his or her goals. Whether you are looking to lose weight, gain muscle or train for a specific sport or event, John has the knowledge and expertise to get you there!! Follow John on Twitter @strengthpt!

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That’s a Wrap!

Bittersweet post. After 7.5 years, Strength Bootcamps has ended at the end of 2019. Christine and I started this … Read More

Fall Back Into Fitness!

With fall comes the re-focusing of those goals you set way back in January.  Ready to get back … Read More

Sizzlin’ Summer Special ’19!

Check out our HOT Summer Deal, get in great shape, have fun and save $, too! Strength Boot … Read More

SPRING ’19 Bootcamp Session!!

We are ready to ROCK 2019 with our Spring  Bootcamp Series. We will work hard, set goals and keep each accountable, … Read More

Winter ’19 Bootcamp Series!!

We are ready to ROCK 2019 with our Winter Bootcamp Series. We will work hard, set goals and keep each … Read More

Fall Bootcamp ’18…NEW TIME!!

With fall comes the re-focusing of those goals you set way back in January.  Ready to get back … Read More

It’s BACK…Our Super Summer Special!

It’s back!  Our Super Summer Special! Check out our HOT Summer Deal, get in great shape, have fun … Read More

SPRING Weight Loss Session!

We are ready to ROCK 2018 with our Spring Weight Loss Bootcamp Series. We will work hard, set goals and keep … Read More

Winter Weight Loss Bootcamp

We are ready to ROCK 2018 with our Winter Weight Loss Bootcamp Series. We will work hard, set … Read More

Mini-Session, MAX RESULTS

Strength Bootcamp is offering a ‘Mini-Session’ through December.   This mini-session will yield MAXIMUM RESULTS heading into the … Read More

Fall Bootcamp!

With fall comes the re-focusing of those goals you set way back in January.  Ready to get back … Read More

Are you Ready for a Sizzlin’ Summer?

It’s back!  Our Sizzliin’ Summer Special! Check out our HOT Summer Deal, get in great shape, have fun … Read More

WINTER 2017 Strength Boot Camp

Strength Bootcamp WINTER 2017 SESSION Join us for our awesome winter session,  Monday, January 2 – Wednesday, March … Read More

Post-Thanksgiving Bootcamp, Donation

Come out with your family and friends to workout and work off some of that delicious Thanksgiving meal! … Read More

Yoga Donation Class, Wed. 9/7/16

Join Strength Bootcamps, as we welcome guest Yoga teacher and “camper” Charity Calloway in leading an amazing Yoga … Read More

FALL ’16 Bootcamp Series!

FALL STRENGTH BOOTCAMP SERIES 2016! Strength Boot Camp, Monday September 12 – Wednesday November 23 (11 weeks) Mondays … Read More

Vote for John..Philly’s Next Top Trainer!

Vote For John Edwin For Philly’s Next Top Trainer! Philly.com has its finalists up for their Philly’s Next … Read More

Spring into Shape!

Registration is now OPEN for our STRENGTH BOOT CAMP SPRING SESSION! Sign up TODAY by clicking here!   … Read More

Turn Your Resolutions into RESULTS!

Turn YOUR NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS INTO RESULTS!!!! Registration is now OPEN for our STRENGTH BOOT CAMP WINTER SESSION … Read More

Fall Boot Camp, 6 Week Indoor Series!

Strength Boot Camps will be moving Indoors for the winter, starting next Monday, November 9th. We have 6 … Read More

Fall Into Fitness 2015

Are you ready to ‘FALL  INTO FITNESS’? Check out our FALL BOOT CAMP series, get in great shape and … Read More

Donational Strength Boot Camps!

Join Strength Boot Camp as raise our heart rates and Money for two amazing causes! We will be … Read More

Are you ready? Sizzlin’ Summer!

  It’s back!  Our Sizzliin’ Summer Special! Check out our HOT Summer Deal, get in great shape, have … Read More

Gut Check: Train Hard, Fight Easy

Strength Academy and Cool Hearts Muay Thai were proudly represented at the Gut Check Champoinship Series on Saturday, … Read More

Spring Strength Boot Camp Series!

Strength Boot Camp’s Spring Session Begins!! Finally, the temperatures are rising and we are all coming out of … Read More

Welcome Adam Tischler!

Meet the newest member of the Strength Personal Training team, Adam Tischler! Adam Tischler Functional / Rehabilitation Training … Read More

Welcome A J (Andrew James)!

Strength Personal Training proudly welcomes our newest team member, A J.  He is sure to be a huge … Read More

BIG, GIANT, ENORMOUS, AMAZING NEWS!!!

We have big, giant, enormous, amazing (did we mention it is HUGE) NEWS!! 14 years ago, I started … Read More

Welcome Michael Mauncele!

Strength Personal Training Proudly Welcomes Michael Mauncele! Michael has been training professionally in the Philadelphia area for the … Read More

Strength Conquers the Spartan Race!

On a warm, beautiful Saturday in September, Team Strength conquered The Spartan Sprint, held at Citizens Bank Park! … Read More

Fall Into Fitness 2014!

Strength Boot Camp: FALL SERIESMondays / Wednesdays 6:10 – 6:55 am September 8 – November 19Miles Park, Lafayette … Read More

Donational Class for ComeUnity!

Strength Boot Camp will be holding a special, donational class on Friday, August 22nd at Miles Park, 6:10-6:55am. … Read More

Proper Nutrition 101

Many of you have inquired about what to eat, when to eat and how much to eat. When … Read More

CONGRATS to Trainer Josh Collins!

Strength sends our proudest CONGRATULATIONS to our own, Josh Collins. He competed in the National Power Lifting Competition … Read More

Proudly Celebrating 10 Years!

In 2004, after training clients through a gym for a few years, John Edwin was ready to take … Read More

Sizzlin’ Summer Special

Strength Boot Camps’ Sizzlin’ Summer Special is BACK! Join Us this summer to get in the best shape … Read More

Delicious Energy Bites, MUST TRY!!

On our way to the Tough Mudder, one of our teammates pulled out one of the most delicious, … Read More

Spring Thaw! New *Outdoor* Boot Camp!

Strength Boot Camp 6-Week Spring Thaw!  Melt off the not-so-icy accumulations, with our 6-week spring outdoor boot camp!  … Read More

Special Ops Class Resumes!!

Every Saturday, John is hosting an intense training class, called Special Ops! This will prepare you for many … Read More

*Special* FREE Make-Up & Trial Class this Friday, 3/21!

We are hosting a special make-up & FREE Trial class of our Co-Ed Strength Bootcamp this Friday, 3/21/14! … Read More

Welcome Newest Team Member, LMT, Cara Dresher!

We are excited to introduce you to our newest Strength Personal Training team member, Licensed Massage Therapist, Cara Dresher! … Read More

New Boot Camps Session Begin Monday, 2/17/14

Have you seen the upcoming forecast?  There are a few days with highs of 50 or higher…Spring is just … Read More

Shoveling Done Right!

As 10+ inches of wet heavy snow fell upon Philly and the surrounding suburbs, my wife Christine and … Read More

Bootcamps, NEW Sessions Begin Monday 1/6/14!

As the New Year begins, many of us set goals we hope to attain over the year.  Strength … Read More

The Spirit of Giving!

Strength Personal Training wants to give a heartful THANK YOU to all of our ‘campers’ who came out … Read More

2 Great Ways to Give (and Get a Great Workout, too!)

Happy Holidays! In spirit of giving, Strength Bootcamps are hosting 2 special Donational Classes over the break.   Here … Read More

INDOOR Strength Bootcamps Begin 11/18/13!

Here are all the important details of our upcoming INDOOR BOOTCAMPS! CO-ED STRENGTH BOOTCAMP: Monday, November 18th, 2013 … Read More

Fall Into Fitness, Part 2!

Did you know that many health and fitness experts consider fall to be the best time of year to get … Read More

Fall into Fitness!

Did you know that many health and fitness experts consider fall to be the best time of year to … Read More

Strength Supports Hooper 5K

Strength Personal Training was a proud sponsor of the ‘Hooper 5K’, which took place on Saturday, August 31st. … Read More