Cannot recommend this gym enough!…read more Their GM Liz sets the tone of this establishment. Her professionalism, kindness and attention to detail is a great lead into the workout sessions. Set with three different work out classes you get a full experience workout to improve your strength training and overall fitness. The instructors make it a priority to know your name and to provide consistent coaching during the workout to ensure you have a quality workout based on your skill level. This gym has a flexibility schedule, quality workouts, and friendly staff that makes you want to come back for more! Fun music, clean space, and a variety of equipment. Consider MADabolic for your next membership!

MADabolic is unlike any other gym I've ever been to. Everyday is a circuit of challenging…read moreactivities. I feel strong and energized after each workout. I can't do everything yet, but I can modify the exercises so it works for me. Although there may be many people in a class, everyone is focused on their own task, so I don't feel embarrassed at all about what I can or can't do. All of the trainers I have met so far are friendly and encouraging. I highly recommend giving them a try regardless of your fitness level!

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.

Let me start by saying, I have tried so many outlets to assist with my fitness and health…read more It started with Ballys, then went to LA fitness Lucille Roberts Planet Fitness Curves The Kroc BLINK back to Planet Fitness various aerobic sessions (Zumba and Tabata) and finally neighborhood walks/jogs. None of these things kept my attention. I got bored after about two weeks. I am a quitter and I am someone that does not like challenges. I love my comfort zone and I love to eat my feelings. It's what I do. Stout has changed that! My very first class, western boxing, taught by Ty. I don't know a thing about boxing. I do not watch boxing, I know some big names but I do not watch. So I show up at 5:20pm, I'm just standing there, ready to run out (again, quitter). He walks over, introduces himself, and tells me to warm up with shadow boxing. I said I don't know how to shadow box. He gave me the option of jumping rope or jumping jacks. I didn't want to do that, I don't know why but I didn't. he said you got this. I immediately said, ya know what I do. Stoutpgh and their staff is not intimidating AT ALL. It may feel that way if you have never stepped in the facility or if you are thinking about previous Arts schools and maybe they were jerks. Everyone is helpful, constantly guiding you and correcting you with positive reinforcement but also praising you when you do something good! I do love hearing "Good Kia" or "Nice Kia" or "Great job Kia" Class two, it was a bag class. I met Brody, he introduced himself. I stood in front of the heavy bag confused. before I could even get his attention, he came over and assisted me. I walked out of that class throwing 1, 2, and 3 (didn't know what a 3 was), and a switch kick. NICE! I went to class three, signed up that day. Zack, said you have another free class. I said, I don't need it. lets get this party started!!! I want you all to know, I am 44, 4'11, and 263.7lbs. I do not feel like the "fat chick", or the "old chick", I feel like a person. Stoughpgh let's you be a person, not a label. Many times we think we have to get in shape before starting something to get us in shape. How bass ackwards is that??? I didn't think Stoutpgh was for me, I didn't think I could do it. Boy, was I wrong! It is for me, it is for EVERYONE and EVERY BODY!!!! Again, EVERY BODY!!!!!! I look forward to class, actually look forward to going. I am so surprised by that, haha! Staff Cleanliness Availability of Classes Prices Oh last thing, I am funny about what I eat throughout the day. I know I have to train so the idea of just eating anything, I stopped that. I know what will make me feel sluggish, bloated, or just gross. I care about what I take in so that I can be productive during class. No one said anything to me about how/what to eat but it's like my brain clicked on a light that has clearly been dark for a long time.

I want to start off with how amazing all the coaches are. I have watched them with all their young…read morestudents. They are patient, caring, and supportive with each student. My two young children have been going for about a month now and truly love it. They get so very excited when they have classes. My son was very nervous when he first started. It took a couple of times to get use to it. I have seen him become way more confident since starting. I am excited to watch them grow and push themselves to learning new things at Stout. If you or your children or both have been looking to get more active or challenge yourself, I highly recommend Stout. It's for all levels of experience. Go check it out and you won't be disappointed!

This was a wonderfully blissful mindful meditative breathing session that I attended. It smells…read morelike cedar and sandalwood in the facility and it was extremely clean and well maintained. I felt like the sauna and cold plunge really cleaned my mind and the meditation helped to ground me. You can just pay for sessions if you don't want a monthly membership. It would be such an amazing team building thing to do for your coworkers or even just come with friends and both come out feeling like you're calm and can handle anything that comes your way. Come and experience this!! It's the thing you never know you needed

Coming in hot (and cold!!) Mindfuel Method has officially…read moreopened its doors! A social space designed for transformation--where sauna, ice baths, and breathwork come together to elevate your mind and body. What to expect: Pittsburgh's largest traditional sauna (fits 24!) Four professional cold plunge tubs (37°F-50°F) Cozy tea lounge for hydration & connection Breath work studio for deep relaxation & growth Disconnect, embrace discomfort, and build real connections--with yourself and others. Ready to fuel your mind and body? Let's go!

Overall great experience! Staff are friendly and welcoming. I love that they have classes of…read morevarious types offered. They have three different rooms, one for classes that you can use if a class isn't in session, one with free weights and machines, and one with lots of weight lifting equipment so there is something for everyone! It's located inside the Nova building. Lots of amenities like showers, towels, and lockers. Parking is a little tricky, there is something street parking but not much. There is a garage attached which is convenient but a bit pricey depending on how long you'll be there.

I just moved here about 3 months ago. And this was the most equipped gym I've been to in proximity…read moreto downtown except UFC. It is small, but it's never so crowded you can't get your workout in. It's clean and has all the needed equipment plus more. I almost didn't visit it due to the bad reviews. Don't let that deter you like it almost did to me. It is a nice gym. Staff does their job. Clean. Overall great gym.

If you're looking for coaches for who genuinely care and want to see their clients do and feel…read morewell, this is the place! I spent a year or longer after moving to Pittsburgh attending classes in many different gyms around the city. I've found other establishments that I enjoy and get great work outs in and click with the coaches but no one compares to the service received at Panthro from Chris and his team. Chris is passionate and knowledgeable in what he does with clients. Not only have I seen some of the best results in my body but feel great and know I'm at the strongest I've been. No doubt I'm going into 30 in the best shape of my life. Chris frequently checks in and remembers problem areas or things I have been working on. If I'm having trouble with an area, he is quick to suggest and demonstrate specific stretches and adjust any of the days work out to ensure the best and most effective experience. Seriously cannot recommend this place enough!! I have 2-3 gyms on my list that I love in Pittsburgh but hands down, Panthro is it! It's small, intimate and such a welcoming gym. I've taken classes with Chris and Casey but trust that Chris brings the best coaches to his team!

Panthro is in a class of its own. Offering bootcamp-style…read moreclasses as well as strength training focused classes gives me the variety I want in my fitness. Class experience: Whether strength or bootcamp, every class feels new, thoughtful, and carefully designed to work my body. The trainers are always very helpful in providing modifications to exercises to accommodate injuries. The trainers also are helpful in providing feedback on form and motivation. For me, it feels like I have my own personal trainer for a fraction of the price. Community: Not only are the trainers amazing at Panthro, but the people who go to Panthro are as well. When you go to Panthro, you also join a friendly and encouraging community. Results: My body is noticeably different now from when I started. I am stronger and have better muscle definition--receiving multiple compliments from friends and family. The result I appreciate the most is a significant reduction in injuries and recovery times. Pulling a muscle in my back at home? Nope Fatigued after a vigorous day of yard work or helping someone move? Nada. My main motivation for going to the gym is to care for my body and enable me to live my best life--Panthro certainly provides that value for me.

If you need the gentle stretching and mindful work offered by an experienced, knowledgeable…read moreteacher, the gentle yoga class offered at the north hills branch on Saturday mornings by Shika Pasria is exactly what you are looking for. Shika focuses on mindful breath and healing yourself through meditation. I am an older woman who is enjoying the experience she is offering. Shika urges you to listen to your body, not her voice! You don't need to be an athlete to benefit enormously from this class.

Review #500 !!! Once…read morefree yoga in Schenley Plaza ended for the summer, I was forced to find somewhere new to do yoga in Pittsburgh. The Plaza had amazing instructors from South Hills Power Flow, and I had really high standards going into my search. I also used to practice at the Bikram studio in Lawrenceville, but I have trouble hydrating enough for Bikram. So I was looking for somewhere that had a variety of instructors to try out, but I am pretty open to any style of yoga. I did a lot of research looking into prices, and I settled on trying out Schoolhouse Yoga. You can get a 12 class pass for $100, or $8.33 per class. I really like the different teachers here, and I like that everyone has a different style. It keeps things fresh. Classrooms are kept at a reasonable temperature and are not particularly warm but not too cold either. I really LOVE Jennifer's class because she is this positive and radiant presence in the classroom, and the world just needs more people like her. She is very informative, and she doesn't physically adjust students. I like being adjusted, but I know that is a sore point for a lot of people. Jennifer does more sun salutations and less balancing, and she does a lot of stretching but doesn't leave you holding anything too long. Her yoga 1 class is great, and her yoga 2 is really intense. I love it! Linda is also super informative, but she has a different style. I love her dedication to core strengthening. She does more balancing than Jen, and she really watches that everyone is doing every posture correctly. She asks first but will also do physical adjustments. I also feel like she does a good job working your entire body. She has a very calming presence, and she is super positive. Her Sunday morning class puts me in a great place for the week. Monique's class I wouldn't really consider to be Yoga 1 but more along the lines of gentle stretching. Monique is really pleasant; her style just didn't work for me. This class wasn't for me, but it would be good for anyone with injuries or people who like meditation. I only have a few complaints. 1. The studio is too small. I don't like feeling crammed in, and it feels that way when there are more than about 15-20 people for a class. 2. While most of the people practicing here are super cool, I have felt some shade being thrown by some of the female students. I do sometimes feel unwelcome in the Sunday morning class with Linda, though, as many of the students try to turn the class into a private yoga session. There are some middle-aged women who have conversations all of class and never shut up. It's really inconsiderate. The instructors, however, are all VERY welcoming, and it's worth suffering through this to have class with Linda. 3. The class times are too limited for anyone who has a busy schedule. Most days classes don't start until 9 and the last class starts at 7:30. A 6:00 or 7:00 AM class would be better than having classes in the middle of the day. Due to some of my frustrations, at the beginning of the New Year, I decided to try I am Yoga up the street. They have the $29 for 30 days intro special. With my student discount, their classes are the same price as Schoolhouse, and they are much more conveniently located. However, I am so hooked on Jen and Linda's classes that I cannot wait for my 30 days at I am Yoga to be up. While that studio is much less crammed with a better schedule, I just love the teachers at Schoolhouse more. Overall, other than a few minor complaints, this place is great!

A very cool gym at Pitt ... It's spacious, lots of natural light, many cardio & weight machines and…read morea good number of racquetball courts. They are also great about leaving out disinfectant wipes for people to help clean up. You will get a pre-workout walking up "cardiac hill" to get to there, but I suppose your upper thigh areas will thank you. I think the gym is only for students, so you get a steady crowd of freshman and twenty-somethings who are more focused on their own physique, instead of various versions of Older Lurchy Guy - you know, that dude who has ulterior motives for showing to the big-chain health clubs. If you can get in, go get your workout on!!!

As a music fan, I've often wondered why? Why is it that some older acts continue to play the same…read moreold songs year after year, touring the beer/rib festivals, and generally sounding worse and worse playing rote versions of their most obvious hits? Hootie & the Blowfish and Gin Blossoms were already on this circuit only a few years after their biggest hits. I think I saw an ad once for Foghat appearing at a local car dealership. The Beach Boys? We won't even discuss them. Whereas other veteran artists continue to pay attention to their craft and continue to write and record solid music even if it doesn't sell as well as it used to. They still sell the larger venues and still put an effort into their shows. I'm talking acts like John Mellencamp, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Robert Plant, Carlos Santana, John HIatt, Bonnie Raitt, and a few others. They also seem adept at attracting younger fans. Neil Young clearly falls into the latter category. And that's who my brother Paul, my dad & I saw this past week at the Pete. Neil Young is clearly an intergenerational artist. The dad loved his music the first time around and the bro and I got into him back in the 1990s when he started appearing with Pearl Jam, Nirvana, & others. Neil Young is also multifaceted. You're either going to get Acoustic Neil (a la the movie "Neil Young: Heart of Gold") or you're going to get the hard rock, distortion, fuzz tone Neil, especially when he plays with Crazy Horse. And that's what we got! Curiously, the set began with Neil's roadies setting things up, dressed either as construction workers or lab technicians/scientists. One of 'em, apparently the leader (wearing an Albert Einstein wig), was giving directions as faux amps were lifted out of their faux crates. Then they applauded themselves as a huge novelty vintage mic was set up center stage. It was really bizarre, especially when you consider that Neil Young is not known for his sense of whimsy. They also played a prerecorded version of the "Star Spangled Banner", but since Neil's Canadian, shouldn't they have first played "O Canada" like at the ballgame? The band then went into thundering versions of some of their best known material like "Love and Only Love" and "Powderfinger". He then went into a new song (don't roll your eyes), "Walk Like a Giant" which addresses some of his generations successes and failures. "Walk Like a Giant" ranks up there with the best he's ever done. And those of us who like Acoustic Neil were treated to a haunting version of "The Needle and the Damage Done" and "Twisted Road", an homage to Bob Dylan and Roy Orbison. Oddly enough, Neil Young & Crazy Horse did not perform any material of their 2012 album, "Americana". But we did get "Cinnamon Girl", "Hey Hey, My My", and "Like a Hurricane", which was the encore. The song "Hey Hey, My My" tells us "It's better to burn out/than it is to rust". Ironically, sitting there I could not believe I was watching a 67 year old man on stage.

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.

5 stars honestly isn't enough for how much this gym has changed my life I wish I could give it 10+…read more After multiple failed attempts in the past, I started the weight loss program almost a year ago, and since then I've lost over 40 pounds while also building a tremendous amount of muscle. I still remember using 15-pound dumbbells during my very first class session, and now I regularly lift around 50 pounds, with 75 pounds on max-out days. My single-arm rows have improved from around 30 pounds to hitting 100 pounds during fitness testing week. My endurance has improved just as much. When I first started, I could barely complete 2 rounds in class, and now I average about 4 rounds consistently. Beyond the physical transformation, this gym has created such a healthy and motivating environment. The coaches genuinely care about keeping you accountable and helping you reach your goals, and the classes are both challenging and fun, you can truly see your progress over time. I also remember telling the coaches that one of my long-term goals was to run a marathon. In less than a year, I was able to complete my first half marathon, something I never thought possible before joining. If you're serious about changing your life and achieving your fitness goals, this is absolutely the place to be!

I moved to Pittsburgh a few months ago and wanted to find a local gym. I've lived in MANY cities…read moreand been a member at MANY gyms, so I know what I want and need. As I researched nearby gyms prior to my move, Altus stood out - they had great reviews online and their philosophy/program offering seemed to align with what I was seeking. John was very responsive to my initial inquiry and after I got settled, I went to meet him for an initial consult. Our conversation gave me full confidence this was the place for me. I love strength training, so I wanted to work with a trainer to get me back into the routine of lifting weights, but I need flexibility - I travel frequently for work and often have to book trips last minute. During our conversation, we talked through everything - my history with strength training, my work and travel schedule, nutrition, injuries, goals, expectations, budget --- it was the most thorough consult I've had with any gym. I also had a preliminary session to determine my baseline (strength, range of motion, etc.) and get all the data measurements, which we use and remeasure to track my progress over time. Now that I've been going to Altus for a few months, I can genuinely say the entire experience - and Altus team - have been amazing. I immediately felt welcome and I appreciate the trainers so much. I've been working with Aaron for my individual sessions and squad sessions and it's been great. He's truly a 'coach' in that we're always talking through each set (about my form, the muscle groups we're focused on, how I'm feeling after each set, why we're doing certain things, etc.) -- it's educational, engaging, and fun. And he's always flexible with my crazy work schedule - accommodating changes when I have to go out of town, providing workouts through the mobile app that I can do virtually when I'm gone, squeezing in sessions when nothing about my availability is 'normal', and checking in regularly between sessions to see how I'm doing. I've also joined several classes and they're always fun - Heather, Cheri, Brandi --they'll kick your butt, but you'll love every minute of it. :) the Versa climber was a new piece of equipment for me --- it's killer but awesome! If you're looking for a gym that will focus on what you need and trainers who will champion you every step of the way to reaching your goals --- head over to Altus. They're the best!