Free to Move at ROAM Fitness: Guide to Airport Gyms at BWI and PHL

Are you tired of feeling cooped up and restless during long layovers?

Do you want to stay active and healthy while on the go?

Then look no further than ROAM Fitness – an innovative airport gym and wellness center that has everything you need to stay fit and refreshed during your travels.

With locations at Baltimore Washington International (BWI) airport and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) come spring, ROAM Fitness is dedicated to providing travelers with a fun and rejuvenating workout experience.

This video lets you check out a virtual tour of ROAM Fitness' state-of-the-art facilities:

At ROAM Fitness, you'll find top-of-the-line gym equipment and luxurious private shower rooms that will leave you feeling energized and refreshed.

Whether you're looking to burn off some pre-flight jitters or unwind after a long day of travel, ROAM Fitness has everything you need to keep your body moving and your mind at ease.

See for yourself below what sets ROAM Fitness apart from other airport gyms.

Before Your Flight

If you're traveling through an airport with a ROAM Fitness location, you're in luck – there's no need to pack your workout gear in your carry-on.

ROAM Fitness provides complimentary rental workout gear for men and women, featuring top-of-the-line athletic wear from brands like lululemon and Brooks Running.

Women's gear includes sports bras, t-shirts, and leggings (available in sizes 2-12), while men can choose from t-shirts and shorts (available in sizes S-XXL).

If you opt to wear your own gear, after your workout ROAM Fitness even vacuum seals your sweaty clothes so you can pack everything neatly in your suitcase.

To save time at check-in, you can purchase a US$25-day pass ahead of time. All-day passes are valid for a full year from the purchase date and are only activated when you check in.

Frequent travellers can opt for an annual membership, which is activated on the date of purchase. All up, ROAM Fitness makes it easy to fit a workout into your travel plans.

On Travel Day

ROAM Fitness gyms are conveniently located behind security to help you manage your time and reduce the stress of unpredictable security lines at the airport.

At BWI airport, the gym is situated near gate D1, while the PHL location is near the Terminal F Hub/Food Court.

When you check in at ROAM Fitness, you'll be assigned a personal locker with a digi-lock. You can create your own locker combination and specify your preferred shower reservation time and complimentary rental workout gear sizes. Annual members can reserve a shower online up to 24 hours in advance.

All members have access to private shower rooms, which are perfect for freshening up after a quick travel workout or a red-eye flight. Day pass holders and annual members can reserve a 15-minute time slot at the front desk.

Complimentary towel service and Malin+Goetz products are provided, and a communal vanity stocked with hair dryers, grooming products, and essential toiletries is located in the center of the shower room entrances.

ROAM Fitness also offers additional toiletries and wellness products for purchase.

Sweat With ROAM Fitness

ROAM Fitness provides travellers with the perfect space to escape the busy terminal and care for themselves on hectic travel days. The majority of the gym floor is dedicated to Technogym cardio equipment, free weights and benches, and private shower rooms. Guests can also enjoy a stretching space with a TRX system, yoga and plyo props, as well as a strength and stretching space featuring medicine balls, a BOSU ball, resistance bands, and exercise balls.

Most of the equipment at ROAM Fitness has integrated tablets that offer entertainment options through apps like Netflix and Verizon TV. Treadmill users can also recreate outdoor running routes by using compatible running mobile apps.

At the PHL location, ROAM Fitness offers additional amenities such as a cable system, MIRROR Studio by lululemon, HYDROW Rower, and an infrared sauna!

ROAM Fitness gyms cater to a diverse range of fitness enthusiasts, from diehard powerlifters to yoga lovers and anyone in between. The main workout area also features a screen with statuses of upcoming flights that detail whether or not the plane is boarding, delayed, or cancelled.

Get Snazzy

After completing your workout, ROAM Fitness offers private shower rooms for 15-minute reservations. Amazon's Alexa is available to stream music, check the weather at your destination, and keep an eye on the time and your flight status.

Additionally, they provide ADA-accessible shower rooms at all of their gyms, allowing everyone to strut out feeling, smelling, and looking their best self before or after their flight!

Shopping for More

ROAM Fitness is an authorized retailer of athletic gear from popular brands such as lululemon, Girlfriend Collective, Rhone, and Beyond Yoga. They also offer a variety of healthy, grab-and-go snacks and beverages to help you refuel after your workout. Forget some must-need toiletries? They've got you covered.

Corporate Program

ROAM Fitness works with corporate organizations to ensure that airline and airport employees can stay fit with them. Additionally, they provide a military discount to those serving, which can be purchased on-site.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do airports have gyms?

Yes, some airports have gyms where you can squeeze in a workout before your flight. For example, BWI and PHL have ROAM Fitness, a gym that offers cardio machines, weight machines, free weights, showers and locker facilities.

Another example is O’Hare International Airport in Chicago, where you can access the Hilton Health Club and Yoga Room for $15 a day.

You can also find yoga rooms at San Francisco International Airport, which are free to use and provide yoga mats.

Other airports that have gyms include Toronto Pearson International Airport, Vancouver Airport, Singapore Changi Airport and Las Vegas McCarran.

Does the Philly Airport have a gym?

Not yet, but very soon - ROAM will be open by spring 2023. The gym will be full-service and will offer cardio machines, free weights, suspended weight equipment, yoga and plyometric training spaces, live and on-demand fitness classes, infrared saunas, private showers, towel services and toiletries. The gym will be located near Terminal F and will cost $25 for a day pass. ROAM Fitness already has a gym at Baltimore-Washington International Airport.

Summing up

Seen and featured in dozens of newspapers and magazines, ROAM Fitness is a pioneer in merging health and wellness with the travel industry. Their gyms provide an environment where people can care for their bodies, as they believe that travel days don't have to compromise our health.

Whether you're landing or leaving BWI/PHL soon, you can purchase a day pass and experience the cure for travel stress first-hand.