This place is unlike any gym I've been too it's a funky almost hippie vibe with neon lights and…read moremusic.

Fitness Factory is my favorite gym in Pittsburgh! It's an old-school bodybuilding gym located in…read moreShadyside. This gym is always kept clean and any damaged equipment is fixed the next day. The staff and members are extremely friendly and always greet people with a nice smile. My favorite part is the unique and electric decorations all throughout the gym! Not to mention, their equipment is top-notch. FF has outstanding machines that isolate certain muscles from different angles. (perfect for bodybuilding!) I am proud to be a member of this gym because its uplifting atmosphere motivates me to show up every single day. If you are ever in the area, I recommend getting a membership or even just a day pass at Fitness Factory!

Thoughtful and injury-preventive training. Great staff and welcoming environment. Highly recommend!read more

Great place for personal training. Experts on issues brought on by injuries, rehabilitation after…read moresurgery and common back,knee, neck pain etc. Clean and friendly atmosphere. Highly recommend Priority One!

So lucky to have PFP as my gym. Everyone is so kind and genuine. A lot of the trainers there have…read morebeen there for a very long time. They have a variety of classes from boot camp, Hydrox, and to Method classes (body part focused classes incorporating bootcamp style workouts with traditional weight lifting). The trainers know what they are doing and always offer advice and correction during workouts. They also have the massage therapists and a few infrared sauna pods (requires a session booking). Tiffany is one of the best massage therapists I've ever had, and she's usually booked a month out. The facility is always clean and there are plenty of restrooms (with showers too).

Awesome space, great coaches, and fantastic sense of community. They have plenty of equipment for a…read moregood strength training workout and everything is well-organized and clean. They even hold social events to help build a sense of community among members. And they have a parking lot... in Pittsburgh! What?! I just love this place!

I tried to join this studio, but they gave me the wrong time for my first orientation. They…read moreverbally confirmed my second orientation attempt but didn't enter it into the system. They also gave me the wrong pricing. The monitors are way inflated at $120+, and they offer a 50% off deal, except they really don't. The most frustrating part of the weeks-long experience trying to join is they almost never answer the phone. There's no way to easily work out the inaccuracies. Now they have all my personal information so I'm anticipating OTF spam for the rest of my life. If you're not sure about trying this place out, I recommend trying other places first.

Wanted to wait until after completing my first transformation challenge to post so I could talk not…read moreonly experience, but results, as for the price, this matters to me. Highlights: Pros- 1. The instructors- they are friendly and energetic, many take time to encourage class members by name which is real motivation, additionally, they essentially conduct a group personal training session, giving just the perfect amount of personalized attention to ensure perfect form but not so much that you can't go at your own pace. 2. The ambience- the lighting is perfect, dim and cool, the music is great, and the atmosphere is contagious. 3. The results- I get a great sweat every single class, and am seeing and feeling some excellent results, you really can't help but get into shape... and you can do so at your own pace. 4. The cancellation policy- this is definitely a mixed bag, however, knowing I will be charged $12 for a no show or canceling less than 8 hours in advance means when I commit I really commit ( non premier members lose the class, value approx $28). While some people may find this frustrating it is just the extra push I need. Cons- 1. The location- nice spot in the east end but can be a parking challenge 2. The price- I do think it's worth it but at approx $60-$160 a month, it's definitely more than a workout, it's an investment 3. Scheduling- for the most part this has steadily improved and you can count on being able to book two weeks out at 9 pm each evening but sometimes that isn't the case and typically by 5 am the next morning classes are full, I've had to stay up until as late as 1 am to get into a class... or forgotten and been locked out entirely... for $150 a month I almost feel spaces should be guaranteed 4. Technology- sometimes this goes down, once or twice a month since I started, and nothing is done about it... the problem is you then have no record of your workout and the record is a big plus Ultimately, I would highly recommend OTF to anyone who needs an extra dose of motivation, who wants to get fit fast, who struggles to get in a full body burn, who wants to have fun and is ready to invest in themselves!

I've taken over 100 classes at Stride and highly recommend. They have a variety of classes that…read moreallow me to push myself and not get bored. The staff is very kind and the facility is always clean. I love coming here!

When it is Cold and wet outside it is great to burn calories and have a great workout inside at…read moreStride. The treadmills make the workout challenging/ walking or running. The studio provides towels, filtered water and loans heart monitors - it is fun to watch the screens and see your heart rate increase and decrease. Music keeps the energy high. A big shoutout to Mia and Chase for motivating me to push harder and keep moving. Very supportive. I recommend. This month the studio is playing Stride Bingo- no idea what we can win but hoping it is more classes and a Stride water bottle.

This is a fantastic gym. Brooks, the gym's owner, is friendly, responsive, and welcoming. He helped…read moreme arrange a week long drop-in while I was visiting. The programming is accessible, coaches were excellent and friendly, and I felt at home and welcome in the gym community. If I lived in PGH I would definitely be a member, but this will be the place I drop in to maintain my fitness and sanity when I'm visiting. Can't recommend this place highly enough!

My husband started going in the summer of 2016. He loved it so much and kept bugging me to join. I…read morefinally caved and went for my on-ramp with Rich last May. He was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and patient with me during our several weeks together. I really appreciated the one-on-one experience and felt like I got a solid idea of the complicated Olympic lifts (even though I still am working on that good form). Brooks was so friendly and welcoming, I immediately felt the crossfit fam vibe. Everyone introduced themselves to me and encouraged me with each and every work out. It was a great atmosphere and I really felt like I could make great progress there. All the coaches I got to work with were excellent. Unfortunately we have since moved and can't go to Arsenal anymore but this box has spoiled us for all other gyms for life. Cannot recommend highly enough. We miss you guys!!!!

I always say it's not a good workout class unless you hate your instructor a little bit. I booked a…read moreclass on Class pass after seeing Kiera's Tik Tok about what to expect from your first Mecka Fitness class. I thought this class would be a stretch for me since I'm not a runner whatsoever but I was pleasantly surprised. I did have to stand outside since no one was in the studio but I messaged the business on Instagram and they said someone was on the way. Kiera saved me from the Pittsburgh breeze and was so nice and welcoming. She walked me through all the equipment we would be using so I could feel comfortable. The gym also had lockers inside the bathrooms for each gender. The class was a mix of running/sprinting/jogging/walking and ski pulls, and weights. I feel the burn and I know I'm going to be sore for a few days. I also love the cold peppermint towel at the end. It's a nice touch. It was a great start to my day and I can't wait to be in Pittsburgh again to come back.

Some context: I am 23, and never complain or write reviews. I like to give the benefit of the doubt…read moreand I recognize growing business challenges. I tried the Rejoove by Mecka room for $40. After arrival, I noticed a class was in session, and it shares a wall with the contrast therapy room. The music shook the sauna panels and was too loud for me to even listen to my own music and/or read in peace. After about 15 mins, I left and asked for a refund/reschedule. I was told someone would be in contact. No one was, so I reached out myself, and was told no refunds since I used up a spot that someone else could have. Seems odd considering that the noise level was not communicated prior and part of a session is relaxation. I was offered a reschedule again after requesting a refund instead. Would not recommend giving your money to a place that is so careless with it. Thoughtless concept that is very clearly just an easy money grab.

This gym was bright and clean and well maintained. It is a climbing gym first and foremost and I…read moreappreciated the varied rock walls that the staff put together. The "workout area" is an elevated platform that looks over the climbing space. I used a great treadmill while enjoying the view. The weights area got a little crowded later in the evening and I had to wait for a couple stations. Overall well stocked weights and machines that allowed a range of excercises. If you love free weights you'll love their collection!

I love ICB. Ive been going since April 2021 and havent stopped. I like the bright lighting and vibe…read morecompared to Ascend. The yoga class by Becca is an absolute gem and such a great weekly reset.

I have been going to MÜV for several years now. The trainers are insanely knowledgeable and…read moreattentive during group classes. They have helped me improve my form, build strength, and prevent injury. The skills I have learned here have also made me a better yoga teacher, and a better yoga practitioner. Bonus- within the first few months all of my pants were too big! Classes are always varied and fun so I never get bored or plateau. I have found an awesome community at MÜV through attending the group classes- everyone is always friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend to anyone looking to step up their game.

The short version: This place and everyone in it are amazing. Jhon and Jessi are incredible…read moreteachers and everyone there is fun and supportive. No matter what your level of fitness, trust me, you want to Muv. The classes are amazing, one-on-ones are game changers (I just left one this morning with Jhon feeling brilliant!) and you will be infinitely pleased with yourself for making such an awesome choice. The deets: A little over a year ago I was bouncing from gym to gym and workout to workout trying to find something I could stick with. I hated working out. I'm clumsy and neurotic and always felt like I didn't belong/fit in anywhere. Then I met with Jhon at Muv. I signed up for their First Muv package and knew immediately that this was going to be different. From day one, everyone took the time to show me how to do things at my level and my pace to work out safely and effectively. They approach it from a very holistic place, and it influenced every area of my life. Plus, everyone in class is SO supportive. Every class (especially the 6 am!) is full of jokes, high fives and a ton of encouragement. I've gone from being that girl who was too afraid to workout for fear of being judged to that annoying person who gets cranky if they go too many days without it. A year ago I couldn't run to the end of my block, lift a water jug, or think about a push up. Now I'm training for a half marathon, say things like, "I deadlift more than that that before breakfast" when a male colleague tries to change the water for me and my push up game is...getting there! This morning I did a personal training session with Jhon after feeling like my legs were on fire post weekend 5k. Within the hour he had pinpointed the problems, helped me work on them, and gave me ways to keep working on it. I left feeling infinitely better, both physically and mentally. This place is MAGIC. (Okay, it's science but, let's be real, that's kind of the same thing.) So, what are you waiting for? Come in. Meet awesome people - and one awesome dog. Learn awesome things. Be amazed at what your body can do.

I was looking for recommendations for a gym in the area and one suggestion kept repeatedly popping…read moreup: Exercise Warehouse. I was initially put off by the tough-guy, bro-ish image this gym tries to project in its advertising (also evident in many of the posters and signs on the walls here), which includes a sign calling using the hand railings on a treadmill "a sign of weakness", a PSA poster about how violent ex-cons are probably more fit than you are, and the lack of air conditioning this gym likes to brag about on its website. In spite of being put off by that type of messaging and optics, I eventually caved and got a membership here. Great place to go for a morning or evening workout. This is more of a weights gym than a cardio gym, but does include exercise bicycles and a small handful of treadmills. Staff are generally pleasant and sometimes make small talk with gym members. Vending machine distributing water and protein shakes available as well. In spite of the outward image, this is a solid neighborhood gym that will most likely meet your goals and needs.

Best bodybuilders heaven in the area! Came all the way from Florida and didn't want to go home…read more Everyone was super welcoming and they have a wide variety of equipment. It's several floors, with the main gym being on the first floor and the boxing area/posing area is upstairs. Can't wait to be back!