I've recently started going to Bellefield to swim laps, and it's exactly what I expected: A…read moreno-frills campus rec center. The pool consists of four lanes, and if it's busy, you can share a lane with someone--to be courteous, I always stand at the end and ask permission to do so to avoid surprising them in the middle of the lane. The pool ranges from 3.5'-4' in depth, so diving is prohibited, and jumping in isn't advisable. The pool and the room that it's located in are a good temperature--warm enough to be comfortable, but cool enough to feel refreshed while swimming laps. For safety's sake, there is always at least one student lifeguard stationed at the side of the pool. The locker rooms are reasonably clean and well-kept, and include all of the amenities that you'd want, including showers, bathrooms, hairdryers, etc. (Full disclosure: I don't shower there since I live two blocks away.) You can rent a locker for the semester if you wish, but I always use the transient lockers reserved for day use only, which are quite convenient. Compared to the pool room, the locker room is quite a bit cooler, so be sure to towel off as much as possible after your swim! The locker rooms are segregated by sex, and are for use by both pool and fitness center users. I haven't used the exercise room yet, but it's on the smaller side, consisting of only one medium-sized room. It contains your typical basic cardio equipment (treadmills, ellipticals, erg, etc.), as well as a few free weights. At the times that I visit (after work, around 5:30), there are usually at least a few people using it, but there's usually enough room for a few more people to work out. The same is true for the pool. In addition to the pool and exercise, there's a gym above the pool for intramurals, which provides some interesting rhythmic background noise when people are playing basketball. The fitness facilities at Bellefield are for use by Pitt employees only (students, faculty, and staff), so be sure to stop by the security guard's window to the left with your ID when you enter to be scanned in. Since the location and the price (free) are right, I'll be back soon when I don't feel like cycling and want to get my workout on! 3.5 stars.

The fitness center is convenient whenever I can not make it all the way to my other gyms. The hours…read moreare good and the facilities are spacious. With the rising obesity epidemic, it is rewarding to know that many are attempting to lead healthier lives. The gym could use some improvements, mainly flooring and updating the locker rooms, but it is still better than sitting down on the couch.

My name is Hitt, I'm from Pittsburgh PA. I do many things but one of the things I like to do is…read moreexperience everything I humanly can from foods to places plus people and things. Rather than write a long review and clutter the reviews with anymore long reviews (no knock, you guys are great) I'm just gonna get right to the point... This place? I'm primarily focused on the Disc Golf Course behind it. This course is 9 holes. The course is made by the school kids. Looks easy but deceiving. Good luck!

The park would be a great park if it was maintained & was monitored…read more I like right down the street and do not feel safe taking my daughter to this park. There is always trash everywhere, benches are broken, the playset is broken in so many places and the graffiti is horrendous! The water fountain has been broken for months, doesn't drain and is growing algae. The basketball court & football field are not kept up. The bleachers to the football field are falling apart, the score board is from 1973 and it's usually over grown. The fence is broken in so many areas, both at the basketball court & football field. The park is not at all monitored! People will be at the park at 10-11pm, not playing but doing other inappropriate things. While kids are running around, there will be adults and teens smoking both cogitated and other things. Multiple times there have been fights at this park with the cops called. This is just a horrible place to take your children, our tax dollar should go to good use to maintain and monitor this park, but it does not!

Its a very nice, clean and friendly facility with great equipment and a variety of fitness…read moreactivities.

I have been a member of Healthtrax for many years, but sadly they are closing on May 24th 2019. I…read morelearned a few days ago that Spencer Family YMCA is honoring those of us that were paid up at Healthtrax (my membership goes till September). I stopped in today, took a tour of the facility, and joined. The place is a lot smaller than H-Trax, and doesn't have as many amenities, but it is very clean, and the employees are friendly. So far so good. I will write more after I have had a few more workouts ... Cheers!

It's a very nice center and the environment is genuinely inclusive. I love the amenities that then…read moreoffer. Too bad for the very limited hours of operation, but that seems to be a common trend for all the gyms in PGH

When I was living in my hometown of Pittsburgh, the JCC was one of the facilities I used for…read more staying active. The main gym is packed with top-tier cardio and lifting equipment, and the indoor lap pool is perfect for a solid swim. Everything is consistently clean, well-maintained, and running smoothly. Plus, wrapping up a tough workout in their saunas or steam rooms made the membership worth it all on its own.

The sauna and hydro massage beds currently don't work. Also, when I want to tan a staff member has…read moreto be there, which is very inconvenient.

I joined this gym about 6 weeks ago and absolutely love it. The gym is totally chill and the…read moreclasses are great. I highly recommend box fit. You will get an outstanding workout and learn something valuable at the same time. And the cost is incredible for what you get! If you need some motivation to help get you into a healthy routine, I'd strongly suggest joining and taking a few classes. Seriously, you won't regret it!

Located behind Monroeville Mall on the Monroeville Blvd. The old Racquet Club…read more This place is huge! I almost got lost in there. Haha Nice big gym with machines and free weights. They're kid and adult programs including pickleball, soccer, and flag football. Every sport field under the sun at this complex! Baseball, football, soccer, volleyball, basketball, and more! Private event rooms are available for party's. This field house also holds sports tournaments and events. Memberships are available and they'll give you a 7 day free trial to see if it's a good fit for you. They also rent courts on a hourly rate. Great and knowledgeable staff to hello your fitness needs. We'll definitely be back again to check it out more thoroughly.

I signed up for a standard spin class at CCP through ClassPass and had no issues getting a…read moreconfirmation email and details about my booked class. I arrived 5 minutes early and was able to find parking right out front. This studio is as far from your chain cycle studio as you can get. It's a small, intimate cycling area that was decorated in such a way that I felt like I could've been inside a lava lamp. There was a fan going and what smelled like eucalyptus essential oil. The instructor and co-owner of the business was friendly, energetic, and knowledgeable. He picked an interesting variety of upbeat music to cycle to and the class was customizable as far as how difficult it was. You're able to go your own speed with whatever level of resistance, though they do encourage you to challenge yourself. I'm used to the clip in shoes that the chain cycle class provides, but here you have the option to wear your own sneakers and just strap them to the pedals. I felt like this wasn't as comfortable to me, but it could just be personal preference. There are no metrics tracked here. You can't see your speed or watts and you don't see if you're going faster or slower than the bike next to you. So, if you're looking for competition that's displayed numerically, this isn't the place. After the class, I was treated to a quick walk through of the total gym property which included a weight lifting area, kickboxing, a whole rowing gym in the basement, and an area for group classes that had some TRX straps. I was impressed!

A personal training gym in Brighton Heights that also offers group fitness classes.  Classes are…read moreintended to satisfy all fitness levels.  They have professional, certified instructors teaching all their classes.  The environment when attending class is very energetic and supportive.  They offer virtual classes as well, which is nice if you cannot fit going to the gym in your schedule - just do it right from home!  Some classes they offer are TRX, cycling, bootcamp, Pilates, yoga, H.I.I.T., rowing.  I tried their indoor cycling class and loved it!!  45 minutes class of work but also fun, very good instructor, talking to you throughout the class to push you and get you to experience your best work out!

I love hiking in autumn. The crisp air, the crackle of leaves under my boots and the quiet moments…read morein nature. Kane Woods Nature Area in Scott Township is a great place for a hike. Several trail heads with parking. Well maintained easy trails. And super cool that dogs are allowed off leash in this wooded wonderland.

Kane Woods Nature Area is a delightful hidden gem in Scott Township. It's owned by the Scott…read moreConservancy and is made up of at least 5 trails as of today. To be clear, these are not particularly difficult or long trails. If you only visited for an hour, you could probably explore most of if not all of the trails. But hey: sometimes a relaxing stroll is even more rewarding than a difficult trek! Especially in a wooded area like this one. In addition to offering a laid back hiking experience, this little area is absolutely gorgeous. I especially love visiting in the fall, when vibrant colors overtake the treetops and you can enjoy the sound of walking on fallen leaves. Plus, Kane Woods Nature Area is very easy to get to for those of us in the South Hills. Sure, places like Frick Park or Settlers Cabin Park are bigger and grander green spaces, but on those days that you really don't feel like dealing with I-376, it's good to have a local option too! I definitely recommend visiting this spot at least once, no matter how experienced of a hiker you are. Dogs are also welcome, so I also recommend bringing your best friend along on your walk!