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.

Acupuncture, also known as auricular therapy, has been a traditional Eastern treatment for pain for thousands of years. Western medicine is just starting to catch up to the benefits of this therapy. Scientific study is showing success for using acupuncture to treat back and neck pain, migraines and arthritis.

Yes! Our first New Mom Fitness workout went off without a hitch. And with that I mean crying, some spit up, slobber, and baby toots. But what else would you expect? But that’s the idea behind New Mom Fitness: a chance for women to get together with other mothers and babies and feel free of judgement and anxiety.

Do low fat diets really work? Are low fat diets even good for us? If fat is one of the three main macronutrients, why are we continually told it’s “bad”? But don’t worry! I have good news. Fat is essential for our bodies and actually has many positive health effects, meaning it’s time to shed our low fat diets and embrace the idea of eating your fats.

Health, wellness, and fitness are a wonderful positive cycle! But what happens when the “health” part of that cycle goes awry?! Today we want to share with you our top five tips for staying healthy during cold and flu season!

More and more vegan and vegetarian options are sprouting up everywhere, which is great news for us plant-charged powerhouses. The word vegan conjures a number of images to those meat eaters: frail, skinny, pale, and weak. But here’s the thing. Vegans have been around for years, and they seem to be doing just fine. Continue reading to learn about my top five vegan snacks!

“Mom Life” leads to firing slow twitch muscle fibers from doing endless laundry and carrying around the babe. In order to burn that stubborn fat and keep our youthful look and energy, we need to tap into the fast twitch muscle fibers. So let’s begin that efficient exercise routine for new moms!

At this point in my weightlifting career, my legs are stronger than ever. My technique is better too! But when I have the opportunity to push things, my numbers aren’t better. So what the heck is going on??? Am I getting worse? Should I just retire? What could be to blame? I was fired up! Once I calmed down I had a hunch about what was going on.

Bravery is not the absence of fear. Being brave is recognizing fear and acting anyway. Learning to be brave is interesting. The fear never really goes away, we just get more skilled at facing them. Every time we decide to act and face the things that scare us, our ability to act in the presence of fear increases. The monster in our head is almost always worse than the monster (whatever we are scared of ) in front of us.

Any New Year’s resolutions centered around diet and food? Sure, we all have them. Want to know how long they last? Well, on average, come January 12th, most people will ditch them and move on. There is some good news . . . about 10% of those that make them, do keep them!

The benefits of Infrared Sauna Therapy. You just finished a tough Power Hour class and your shirt is sticking to you. You look for a towel to start drying off, looking forward to taking a shower as soon as possible. Then, you overhear a friend saying they’re going to jump in the sauna to finish their session. Why sweat some more in a sauna, and an infrared one at that? Let’s look at the benefits of sauna therapy and the science behind how it can help you.

It’s been argued the cooldown is one of the most important parts of working out. That’s because cooling down signifies to your body that the work is over and it’s time to start resting and recovering. There are a number of different ways you can begin recovering after a workout. No matter your preference, it’s time you start to get down with your cooldown!

If you are looking for ways to be active or to switch up your exercise routine, try out some of these activities with your dog! Exercising with your dog is a great way for you and your pet to stay in excellent shape. Dogs love routine, and they can make for great accountability partners when you find an activity that you both can enjoy. Here are some basic dog fitness ideas that require little to no equipment for you to try with your pup!

Have you ever heard of an infrared sauna? The Pittsburgh Fitness Project continues to improve its services to help you meet your health and fitness needs. We are proud to announce the upcoming opening this fall of our Exercise Recovery Center adjacent to our current space. As part of our center, we will have infrared saunas to aid in exercise recovery.

This week, the Pittsburgh Fitness Project commemorates its 5th Anniversary here in Lawrenceville. The last several years have been tough for everyone with the Covid pandemic. We owe coming out on the other side to you, our members. Thank you for sticking with us through this difficult time!

Making smart food choices while on a college campus can be extremely challenging. Options provided are usually highly palatable and easy to overconsume. These two factors mixed in with the already high-stress environment of college make it super easy to pack on the pounds while on campus. Below are a few helpful tips to make smarter choices so you can make sure you’re eating well on campus next year!