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Let's revisit those New Year's Resolutions with RD, Matt Mrazik and discover an unstuffed cabbage bowl recipe along the way!

So, here we are . . . 2020! And well into the new year, I might add. March Madness and St. Patrick’s Day are both just around the corner! Picking up on things since our last article, I hope that the reflection, mindful habits exercises, and healthy eating priorities were of some value. Now, let’s…

Pittsburgh Fitness Project Personal Trainer and Class Director, Wes Hall, describes his fitness journey and philosophy for personal training in our latest Trainer Spotlight.

Do we recognize our eating habits and whether or not they're healthy? Join us on Saturday, 2/22 at 3 PM for PFP's Eating Awareness Panel to learn more.

You come home from a busy day at work and eat an entire bag of chips. Sometimes, you feel like you’ve put on a few extra pounds and decide to skip breakfast or lunch, or both. You have an extra dessert with lunch then walk an extra 30 minutes after dinner to try and…

Fitness Beginnings Hello, Pittsburgh! My name is Kareem Selwaeh. I am a new Personal Trainer, Barbell Coach & Class Instructor here at the Pittsburgh Fitness Project. My fitness passion began when I was a scrawny 18-year-old kid that never lifted weights but practiced martial arts. I worked to achieve my second-degree black belt in karate…

2 Easy (and Cheap) Ways to Detox this Winter By Sandor Koppanyi, PFP trainer It’s that time of year again. You’ve eaten so much rich food throughout the holidays, and you’re ready to get back on track. We are all guilty of overeating, drinking, and being completely out of routine (including myself). I personally…

Your experience in fitness as a whole should be enjoyable - if you're not having a good time, you should probably do something else.

Bring Sally Up So You Aren’t Down During the Winter Season – Brett Horchar, PFP Trainer/Group Instructor In the winter, sometimes we end up hitting a bit of a wall, not so much a physical wall, but a mental one. We want to workout yet there is no desire to go to the gym. …

Do you think you need to spend hours in the gym to get the results you want? Try these 30-minute workouts and you'll believe otherwise!

What is a “bad” training day? A bad training day can be a lot of different things for different people. You were easily fatigued. You couldn’t muster the strength to lift that weight. You didn’t feel that strong in class. You had to take a lot of breaks or maybe just overall you didn’t meet…

Happy New Year 2020! 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…

Pittsburgh – The holiday season is fast approaching, and along with it comes a wide array of festive treats, holiday comfort foods, and – of course – busy schedules. This time of the year can be everything from wonderful to stressful. It can also be a very big challenge for those of us trying to…

PFP trainer, Wes Hall, offers his advice on the importance of warming up before we exercise. Why do we bother? How long should we really spend getting ready to workout? Warm-Up Styles When it comes to warmups, you’ll find two camps. On one hand, you’ll have someone who likes to come in, swing their…

Pittsburgh Fitness Project

5.0

Based on 34 reviews

Erica Stevens

2020-02-26T23:43:59+0000

During college, I had a great support network of friends to go lifting and have fun with. All of those friends... graduated and left me with no motivation to go the gym, something that used to be a very fulfilling activity for me. I tried joining a mass gym with the cheapest membership, but it didn't provide any sense of community, a very important aspect for me. In PFP Barbell, I have once again found that group of supporters and friends that make me WANT to go to the gym again. The space is welcoming, the people are fun, the coaches are knowledgeable, and the workouts are tough. The space for open gym has everything I've ever wanted for a workout even though it's small compared to a mass gym. Also, the classes look great, with very encouraging and personable instructors (I've never taken a class but have seen them during Barbell practices). 100% recommend. Make some friends. Get that "want to go to the gym" feeling. Experience this space where it's safe to be yourself, where everyone's there to work hard and have some fun at the same time.read more

Ashley Calvimontes

2019-09-09T14:08:32+0000

Nice clean space, friendly staff; I went for the first time with Jake today for personal training. He explained all the... exercises we were going to do, and demonstrated them for me. He also explained what muscles we were working and what form I should be having!read more

Jillian Barnet

2018-10-21T14:01:17+0000

Love this place! Friendly, knowledgeable trainers who take you through tough workouts while monitoring you carefully so... you don’t hurt yourself.read more

Jason Lucarelli

2018-10-18T16:48:51+0000

I'm a BUSY social worker (I work on average 65 to 70 hours per week between one full-time job and a part-time job in a... crisis center) so I supplemented the Pittsburgh Fitness Project with my home gym and the results are looking very promising. I can walk here and get to the morning classes and its been a great way to condition and improve my stamina. The staff are very welcoming and make each person feel appreciated.read more

Martin Brembly

2018-09-10T21:10:26+0000

The gym was really great good weight equipment lots of space good place to workout

Amanda Thompson

2017-12-07T01:09:29+0000

Where to start? This place is perfect- clean, spacious, and welcoming. The trainers are amazing- knowledgeable,... helpful, and friendly. The small, structured classes are, as I quickly learned, exactly what I needed to be motivated and push myself harder and more consistently than I ever could have imagined. I have been wasting money for half my lifetime “donating” to gym memberships and dreading every second spent “exercising” with no results. PFP provides a free personal assessment, a free first class, and several affordable options to get started. I’ve never felt more comfortable, motivated, and confident, and I encourage anyone at any fitness level to give it a try. You won’t regret it.read more

Kitty Julian

2017-09-13T12:11:20+0000

I love this gym. The trainers are extremely knowledgeable and the classes are fun and challenging. Because classes are... small, there instructors take a lot of time, particularly in weightlifting classes, explaining proper form and keeping an eye on everyone. This is huge: I've spent a lot of time winging it on weightlifting machines and having no idea if I was doing the right things.read more

Terri Lelinski Duer

2017-08-11T23:27:31+0000

Rachel Grecco

2017-06-30T23:24:18+0000

One of the best gyms in Pittsburgh! Has awesome classes, equipment, and instructors! Truly a fun workout that pushes... you.read more

Megan Gialluco

2017-06-23T16:18:58+0000

Sophia Berman Ogiso

2017-06-05T22:53:26+0000

James McAdams

2017-05-25T01:22:03+0000

Matt Tobin

2017-05-24T22:59:48+0000

Full disclosure: I have a gym membership at Gold's and I never thought I'd be into going to a gym that offers a variety... of classes like PFP does. I was wrong! I think a lot guys think the way I did before I attended classes at PFP. I still have my regular gym membership, but I thoroughly enjoy attending classes at PFP to switch up my routine. Tom and the rest of the staff are engaging, friendly, welcoming and really care about pushing you to maximize results. I've really enjoyed the strength and circuit trainings that we've done. Kettlebell swings, sled pushing, pull-ups, bear crawls, deadlifts, abs, and more in a circuit training style will really get you shredded in a hurry! I recommend going with a friend to your first class to give it a trial run. You most likely will be back after your first class! If you're worried bout pricing, there are some very affordable groupons available.read more

leslie vincent

2017-05-24T20:25:44+0000

I've been working out with Tom at PFP for 45 minute training sessions, two to three times a week for a few weeks now... and couldn't be happier with the investment. As a nurse who's only 30, I was already feeling the chronic pain of bad body mechanics and general weakness. I'm feeling stronger everyday and am looking forward to being a healthier woman! I have to take care of myself in order to care for others! So, seriously, thanks so much Tom/PFP. Please everyone stop in! Get started! �read more

Melissa Eller Brown

2017-05-04T16:47:34+0000

I have tried many different gyms and workouts over the years, and until I started working out at Pittsburgh Fitness... Project, I never thought I would enjoy working out. I've been at PFP for over a year now, and that is the longest stretch of time I've ever committed to physical fitness. PFP is a welcoming, nonjudgemental, encouraging environment for people at all levels of fitness, and I highly recommend giving them a try.read more

Kate Rekrut

2017-05-02T23:48:39+0000

I've been going to classes for about a year now, and that's probably the longest I've ever committed to a fitness... routine. Jill is the absolute best! The staff challenges you and encourages you to do 5 more reps, 5 more pounds, 5 more seconds.... But it's never too much. Even in the class settings, they get to know you well enough that it feels like a personalized training. Whether you're a regular weightlifter or barely workout, this is an amazing place to be!read more

Rob Webb

2017-05-02T20:16:46+0000

Fantastic gym. Not too big and not too small either. The trainers are what make it. Very friendly and welcoming of... everyone. If you are looking for an LGBT friendly gym then you need to check out Pittsburgh Fitness Project.read more

Amanda Wright

2017-04-26T12:53:48+0000

Phill James

2017-04-25T02:04:51+0000

One of the best gyms in Pittsburgh, hands down. A combination of experienced coaches, quality equipment, and a positive... environment make this gym above the rest. I'd highly reccommend this gym to anyone that wants to reach their fitness goalsread more

Bori Bori

2017-02-16T00:19:24+0000

Anthony Bafile

2017-02-12T14:19:44+0000

After my first barbell session with Tom I immediately added 10lbs to my snatch and 5lbs to my clean PRs. Great... instruction with great coaching cues. I'll definitely train with him again.read more

Melissa Fritz-Hankinson

2017-02-07T15:35:32+0000

March Madness – Revisiting Resolutions

Trainer Spotlight – Wes Hall

Eating Awareness – Recognizing Patterns

Personal Trainer Spotlight – Kareem

Do That Winter Detox!

“Bring Sally Up” This Winter

Bad Training Days

New Year’s Diet Resolutions?!

Healthy Eating for the Holidays

Wes’ Warm-Up Advice – Why It Matters