West Philadelphia YMCA held a grand opening for their 5,000 sq. ft. expansion February 18, 2005, increasing their capabilities in service to the health and wellness of the community families. The facility provides their members with health and fitness programs, child care, aquatics and a gymnasium.

The Fitness Center has over 43 pieces of equipment from several Paramount lines: Advanced Performance System featuring Rotary Technology, Plate Loaded, 6 station Modular System, and a variety of free weights. Gregory L. Lyles, Executive Director, shared member responses:

"The equipment gives me a total workout."

"I'm impressed with the Paramount equipment."

"The equipment is top notch, first class all the way."

"Beautiful, just beautiful."

Programs are tailored for the youth, pre teen, young adults, adults and seniors. They include: cardio boxing, pilates, senior aerobics, Thi Chi, basic aerobics, mini karate, youth dance classes, youth karate, teen and adult boxing, yoga, spinning, water walking, youth & adult swimming lessons, water aerobics.