MEET OUR NEWEST TRAINER, QUINTAYSIA!
We're thrilled to welcome Quintaysia Goodley, our newest Trainer, to the PFP team!
CELEBRATING GINA & ANDI’S NEXT CHAPTER
Introducing Parallel Strength Collective
At Pittsburgh Fitness Project, we believe that fitness is about more than exercise. It’s about relationships, personal growth, and helping people build stronger lives. That’s why we’re excited to celebrate Gina and Andi as they take an exciting next step in their careers by launching their new business, Parallel Strength Collective. We’re incredibly proud of Gina and Andi and grateful for the time, energy, and care they’ve invested in the PFP community. They have built meaningful relationships with their clients and contributed to what makes our gym such a special place to train.
SMALL GROUP COURSES: YOUR PATHWAY TO THE PFP COMMUNITY
Have you done a search for Pittsburgh Fitness Project, seen an abundance of options online, and then felt like you weren’t sure where to begin? If you’ve been in this situation, I have great news: you won’t be in it much longer if you keep reading. I’m going to take you through what small group courses are and how they can be a pathway to the community here at PFP, and a great starting point. I’ll cover exactly what small groups are, when they start, and how you can benefit from them. Keep reading to learn all about it.
COMMUNITY & INCLUSIVITY: WHY IT MATTERS
We often talk about a fitness community here at the Pittsburgh Fitness Project. But what does that really mean? Why does it matter?
HOW DOES SEMI- PRIVATE TRAINING WORK?
You may have heard recently at PFP that we are rolling out Semi Private Training (SPT) starting in October 2026. This is a new addition to our personal training option here at the gym that offers a slightly different feel to our normal personal training environment. Some questions you might have will be, who is this style of training for? How does the timing and planning work? How can I fit it into my schedule? Let’s get you up to date with it and how it can serve you as a member.
ANXIETY & EXERCISE
Have you ever felt less stressed after working out? There’s a reason for that! Let’s look at the physiology of exercise, why it relieves stress, and how you can incorporate regular exercise to relieve anxiety or stress.
THE PFP CLIENT JOURNEY
At PFP, we believe fitness is not a one-time event—it is a journey. Real results come from having a clear plan, consistent coaching, and regular opportunities to evaluate progress and make adjustments. That is why we are introducing an enhanced client journey designed to provide support, accountability, and guidance every step of the way. Beginning this September, PFP members will experience a more structured coaching process that includes: Initial Fitness Assessment, Monthly Coaching Check-Ins with InBody Scans, Quarterly Progress Assessments, and Yearly Reassessments. This approach allows us to move beyond simply completing workouts and focus on creating a complete, personalized fitness experience.
MORE VALUE, MORE FLEXIBILITY: COMING THIS SEPTEMBER
Unlimited Classes Are Coming to PFP Training Memberships! At PFP, we believe your membership should give you the tools, support, and flexibility you need to reach your goals. Starting this September, we are making an exciting update to our Personal Training and Semi-Private Training memberships that gives members more opportunities to train, build consistency, and get even more value from their PFP experience.
INTRODUCING SEMI-PRIVATE TRAINING AT PFP
At PFP, we are always looking for ways to provide better coaching, more personalized experiences, and more options for our members to achieve their goals. This fall, we are excited to introduce one of the biggest additions to our training model yet: Semi-Private Training. Before we officially launch this program, we will be inviting a select group of current and former PFP members to participate in our Semi-Private Training Beta Test Group. This pilot phase will allow us to gather feedback, refine the experience, and make sure we are delivering the highest-quality coaching possible.
BIG CHANGES COMING TO PFP THIS SEPTEMBER
At Pittsburgh Fitness Project, our mission has always been simple: help people become stronger, healthier, and more confident through expert coaching and a supportive community. As we continue to grow, we are always looking for ways to improve the experience we provide our members. Beginning in September, we are introducing several exciting changes designed to make your training more personalized, your progress easier to track, and your membership more valuable than ever. These updates are the next step in our commitment to moving beyond simply providing workouts. We want to provide a complete coaching experience that helps every member understand where they are, where they want to go, and exactly how to get there.
WHY WE HOLD PRIDE EVENTS AT PFP
As a lifelong gym user and athlete, I feel MOST comfortable in fitness spaces. However, for many people, this isn’t the case. Fitness spaces can be filled with prejudice and judgment, which can make them feel exclusionary (both consciously and subconsciously). Not everyone has the privilege of walking into any space and feeling safe and welcome. Which is why at PFP, our mission is to create a fitness community where people feel safe and are free to be themselves.
FOOD INSECURITY & OUR PFP FOOD DRIVE
Every year, the Pittsburgh Fitness Project hosts a food drive in support of the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.
This year, this food drive will become even more important as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits will become unavailable for families in need.
Let’s look at what food security is and how you can help.
PFP CLIENT STORY: STEVEN
Recently a group from Pittsburgh Fitness Project took on Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) ‘Race to Anyplace’. It’s a cycling competition in which the PFP team, of course, won. Our very own client, Steven, has graciously allowed us to tell his very own client story about LLS. He shares his experiences and discusses why these types of events are so meaningful to him and so many others.