Recently signed up again and just wanted to note that there have been some changes around the gym! - Cardio equipment used to take up the bulk of the 1st floor. This space is now reserved for personal training only. - Cycle studio and floor space is where all of the cardio equipment has moved to - The room on the 1st floor everyone used as a dedicated leg day room is now officially the squats/hip thrusts room - Studio space upstairs (zumba, yoga, etc) is now a turf room with a rowing machine, some medicine balls, etc - Mens showers are closed down - womens seem to be open? They told us the showers are shutting down for good thought - Looks like some of the mats and small equipment is behind the front desk now - just ask and someone will grab it for you Selection of machines and free weights remains solid. They've got everything I need for a good workout. Front desk staff is nice. They play music - not so loud you can't hear your own headphones, but nice if your phone is dead. Gym membership was $55 per month for the first person + $45 per month for the second person. Then there was a startup fee -- I think $50 and $25? But I might be mistaken read more

The front desk is always super great and welcoming! The gym is clean and spacious. I never have to wait for equipment and a very welcoming workout environment. read more

1. There's no mask recommendation on at the moment. 2. When someone offered to wear their mask because I was in one too, staff came in to tell me not to force people to wear masks. It was only after the person confirmed that I didn't ask them to wear their mask that they let me be. Good music tho read more

The classes are so fun (and they're all drop-ins and included with your membership)! Zumba with Julianna on Mon/Wed and Hip Hop Cardio with Alivia on Fridays are the most fun. They're challenging in the best way and such a great workout. I only go to classes at X Shadyside so I can't say much for the equipment, but it's a huge place (two stories!) and looks like a great variety of workout equipment that's offered - plus, it's open 24 hours Monday-Thursday. My ONE thing to note is that it's a bit outdated (although they seem to be doing renovations!) and the windows on street level are always dark so it doesn't always look as welcoming and I used to think it was always closed for weeks when I walked by. But I HIGHLY recommend checking it out and asking for a tour! read more

Don't sign up for this gym! My experience with the management has been the following. After asking to cancel my membership with the front desk, they recommended I pause my membership for the next month, making it clear that my membership would not resume afterwards without my go-ahead. What instead happened was that they did resume my membership a month later without my go-ahead, and charged me for 6 months while I had no clue. When asking to get a refund once I'd realized the error 6 months later, they claimed it was my fault, telling me an employee would never say those words, and that they had a right to my money. I very much recommend going to LA Fitness (6 minutes away) instead, which is far more economical, possessing more, and better equipment paired with a cheaper membership. They allow 2 extra guests and have a basketball court, in addition to free parking for several hours. They also have longer hours. This doesn't need to be said, but always check carefully for subscriptions on your bills. Don't be dense like I was. Long story, if you're interested: After calling the front desk repeatedly and sending an email regarding getting charged for 6 months unknowingly, I got a response over email, which was short and refused to refund me my money. I then sent an email to them, with no response for a month. Once I sent an email making it clear that I would make this experience with them public by sending a screenshot of a potential review I'd post, they reached out almost immediately, setting up a call. On the call, I was accused of "making threats", and that I was unable to "meet at a medium", and that they should be "getting something out of it", despite me of course never having attended the gym once during those 6 months. They blamed me for not checking my credit cards for 6 months, akin to a scammer blaming someone who was scammed for not being more careful with their accounts. They (I won't name who, as I'd prefer not to out them publicly), stated that reviews simply didn't impact them, and that they were just trying to make amends. By the end of the call, they revealed their true intentions, asking me hypothetically if I'd be willing to "post a good review" before getting a refund, which I had offered to do in my previous email if I'd gotten a refund, meaning that they did care about their reviews. They then offered half of the refund 2 days later if I posted a positive review (feeling entitled to the other half of my money with no explanation), insisting that I wasn't able to meet in the middle (this is money that they took without ever having to put in any effort or work for, and money they could give back without any effort). They told me they might've given me the full refund if I hadn't sent a "threat" and that they couldn't trust me, conveniently ignoring the handful of times I'd reached out politely before, leading them to either not follow up, or give a curt response denying any responsibility, and offering not even a portion of a refund. What only got their attention, and an actual response, was the mention of posting this experience publicly. Out of principle I refused to take the half refund, stating adamantly that I'd post the bad review if I didn't get my full refund, and would only post a good review if I did. Similar to the way my call with them went, I fully expect their response to blame this on me, in part or in entirety. Nonetheless, X Shadyside is a gym that refuses to take accountability, and happily takes money away for free. Don't sign up for this scam of a business that pretends out of entitlement and self-righteousness that they have a right to your money, even if it isn't earned honestly. read more

They are not upfront about their pricing. Was charged $75 just for coming in! Do not go to this gym. It used to be super nice but the owner must be suffering financially to argue about $75. Their website says FREE consultation. Save your time and money and go elsewhere. read more

X Shadyside - Website states there is a free consultation. This is a lie. - Trainers Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

A really awesome gym. I'm here for the summer and wanted to maintain my workout routine and I'm so happy this place is near me. Walking distance is a perk. Though I'm used to a 10$ / month membership at planet fitness (I paid around 55$ for a month here) I'm not complaining. The staff is super nice and lots of equipment for lifting and cardio. I go here in the late evenings (around 9) and never have to wait for equipment. Clean place too. After long days it's nice to have a quiet / friendly place to unwind and pump some iron. Helen at the front desk, is also so nice :) read more

I love X Shadyside. The gym is so large and ALWAYS clean, which is definitely not something I can say I've seen in other gyms. The staff are not intrusive and I've taken a few of the classes and definitely been pleased with the instructors and those who were in the class (everyone is welcoming!). It's a pretty friendly environment. Age range for this gym is all over the place and I like it for that fact the most. This truly feels like a gym for everyone. I absolutely would recommend X Shadyside. Parking is tough - sure it's on Walnut Street - but it's absolutely possible to park down a close side street and make your way there. read more

I don't know what happened to this place. It used to be fine! It's on Walnut St and have many members but it's soooo nasty all the time. Everything is disgustingly dirty including the bathrooms, carpets, equipment. Why??? There is also no good air conditioning, it makes it really hard to workout plus you smell the sweat everywhere you go! I came back after taking a 2 year break and I'm so frustrated. You gotta get it together read more

It's always risky signing up for a new gym and at the $50ish price point I was nervous, but it's definitely worth it. The location is great and the owner/employees are all super nice. I normally go after work which can be a pain because it gets busy but they have enough machines that you're not waiting around. They also offer a number of different classes if you're trying to mix it up a bit. Would recommend. read more

Love the gym and the environment here! The location is the best in shady side and it is 24/7! The gym offers some great classes at no additional cost, definitely worth checking out. Overall this is the best bang for your buck they have everything you need and more. I highly recommend joining! read more

Great place to train whether you're a powerlifting guru or weekend warrior. Love the owners and very clean!

They need to add about a dozen paper towel machines throughout the gym. It's difficult for staff to keep the few they have full continuously and I shouldn't have to walk across the gym between every set looking for the damp loose paper towel roll. The locker rooms and showers are absolutely disgusting. I don't think they actually clean them. Ive left notes for the management with the front counter with these same comments and have yet to hear anything. I'm currently looking for another gym. read more

X Shadyside - This is the men's shower. Unusable. Disgusting. Time to start looking for a new gym. They obviously don't care. - Trainers Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Been here for 2 years while in school. I walked to the gym, so parking wasn't an issue. Things I liked about X Shadyside: - convenient, within walking distance of my house - usually empty; I didn't have to wait for any gym equipment or machines - open almost 24/7 (I usually when to the gym in the morning and weekends, but walking past the gym at night, there were only a handful of people there past 8 pm). - clean changing rooms w/ shower - staff were helpful all the time when I had to put my membership on pause during the summer or winter breaks Things I didn't like about X Shadyside: - pricey at $55 (no student discount, or annual membership discount) - some equipment was worn out / broke (one of the bikes' pedals were broken the whole time I was there) - no towel service (especially at that price) Overall, I was pleased with the gym and the only major selling point for me is the convenience. I could've gone to my school's gym, but it was further away and I didn't have the motivation to go during the winter (walking through the snow, etc). I would recommend to a friend but would hesitate slightly to renew my membership due to the price. read more

X shadyside has been my happy place for the past few years. It's definitely the best gym in Pittsburgh in my opinion. It's very clean, organized and you have everything you need to work towards your goal. Dana and her staff are always friendly, smiling and you feel you are very welcomed here. The machines are well maintained and in great condition. I also really like that this gym never gets too crowded. Even at the peak hour, you don't need to wait for a long time for bench press or squats machine. I have to terminate my membership cuz I'm moving out of the city for good. Or I would never choose any other gym in the area over X shadyside. Thank you for providing such a great gym! read more

I have been a member at X Shadyside for about three years and couldn't have asked for a better gym! My favorite part about the gym was by far the hours of operation. With my hectic schedule it made going to the gym super doable and the location is so convenient since it is right near all of the shops on walnut street. Besides the location and hours, the staff was always very helpful, nice, and welcoming. I loved that the gym offered so many classes. I frequented the cycling classes every week and experienced one of the best workouts I've had during a cycling class! I've tried Zumba and other classes and was never disappointed. They offer a wide variety of equipment. If I wanted to do cardio there are many ellipticals and treadmills available. They have weight machines and the entire upstairs is for lifting. There are also multiple areas with other machines, yoga mats, medicine balls, fumbles, row machines, punching bag, etc. All of the equipment is clean and well-maintained. Even during the peak gym hours, there is always a machine or equipment available. It by far has been my favorite gym to be a part of. Memberships can be a bit pricey as a student or if you're on a strict budget, but they do offer deals and discounts through businesses. With all of the classes you get for free with your membership, it is so worth it! read more

I belonged to this gym for abut three years- great facility with really wonderful people working there. I really enjoyed their group classes and worked with a couple of personal trainers who were also helpful (especially Nina!) Would highly recommend. read more

This is a nice fun gym to come to there open 24/7 so you can go to the gym at any time of the day or night .. The classes are super fun like body pump ,BOSU ,spinning , spin and sculpt, boot camp ect.. So there is different ways to get in shape and the membership is cheap.. Check it out see u there... read more

X Shadyside - The classes are super fun - Trainers Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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I just moved to the neighborhood and joined. Pros: they offer great hours during the week (24 hours M-F), nice updated cardio theater, good selection of group fitness classes (I've enjoyed the Body Attack and spin classes), good selection of free weights. They also offer month-to-month memberships which are convenient. Cons: limited weekend hours, gets very busy after 5pm on weekdays and sometimes difficult to find open free weight benches but cardio machines always available read more

I love this gym. The equipment is kept up-to-date. The classes are fun with very energetic and helpful instructors (Bodypump is my favorite). They don't supply towels, but the gyms I've been to usually charge extra for a towel fee so I always brought my own, making this a non-issue for me unlike some people. The only negative is the lack of parking, but that happens all over Pittsburgh so I'm not surprised. A huge plus is the staff. They are all super friendly. I recently started having sessions with a personal trainer, and I have seen a DRASTIC improvement in my fitness based on the exercises he has me do. Before I couldn't even hold a plank for 60 seconds. Now he has me using bosu balls and other nifty toys to make different exercises more difficult without piling up a whole lot of weight (weak shoulders). Overall, I love XShadyside. Unfortunately, I am moving back home (cancellation process was no hassle at all like I've read on here!), but I will definitely miss having a gym like this. read more

This gym offers a great selection of classes; however, there are more negatives than positives with this gym. Parking is difficult to come by, and you have to pay. The staff is not so friendly, it's expensive for the quality of equipment, and I wish someone was sitting at the desk downstairs instead of upstairs. I can't wait for my contract to end; I regret signing one now. There has to be better gyms in the area. read more

X Shadyside is a no frills type of gym (no pool, sauna and hot tub) but gets the job done. They just revamped the entire first floor with more workout machines and weights. A downside of the renovation is that there are less tv channels to choose from (no more Bravo). The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful; and the bathrooms are kept clean (what more can you ask for?). The convenience of being able to walk to X Shadyside especially in the winter and their flexible hours are huge pluses so I'm okay with the monthly price that I am paying. I am looking forward to Planet Smoothie opening next door. read more

This is a great gym! It is pricey - consider the area, etc.. its going to be more expensive. They have great operating hours, a cardio room downstairs that is a decent size. Upstairs, you have weight machines, free weights, and a room for yoga, spin classes, etc... I found the staff to be very helpful, the gym was clean and well maintained, I few machines would break down and it would take a while for them to get fixed, but that isn't uncommon in high traffic gyms and it never interfered with my ability to get in a good work out. No harm, no foul. My only real complaint is the utter lack of parking. There were times when I would drive over to work out, spend 20 minutes circling for parking and give up. Not sure where they could possible get a lot, even if they wanted to. Its a crowded area and thats not going to change. read more

This review is based on the spin class I just tried over here. First time ever at spin and the trainer, Courtney helped me set up properly on the spin bike, made sure I was comfortable and made me feel like I could do it even though I thought I would pass out at certain points during the class. All I know is Courtney teaches the class 7:30p on Thursday. The class in an hour long which I don't like because that just seems so long. The thing is it goes by so quick and it may have to do with the music sets. I will be back for sure. The rumor is that Katie Holmes tried this class out too! The girl has got some good taste. Still love TOM! read more

I joined X Shadyside this past summer while in Pittsburgh for an internship and without a doubt it was the best investment I made over the three months. I was big into their group fitness classes, particularly body pump and buti yoga. I saw atleast 6 of their instructors in action, all if which were very knowledgeable and encouraging. I recommend Lisa's body pump to everyone for a challenging workout! Ontop of all their awesome classes, the staff is friendly and so are the people that go there. Everyone is on their own fitness journey, and I rarely felt judged while in a class. In the weight room, I was a little intimidated, but downstairs they have another small weight room which leads to a hall way lots of people go to lift weights privately. This is usually where I would go stretch after spending time on the stair stepper. All in all, great place! If you live in the area I highly recommend. Others at my internship went the L.A. Fitness route, and I could tell they didn't look forward to their workout as much as I did! read more

I joined this gym in December due to some quite irresistible marketing: free December membership with sign-up and first payment starting in January. To my dismay, X Shadyside has been disappointing. The air conditioner never seems to be on, the locks on the women's bathroom door is broken with the bathroom in general looking pretty run down. Just with how hot it seems to be at all times, I've been discouraged from taking any fitness classes: I did try one... The one positive note is the location. A decent gym is a gym you use. read more

X Shadyside is THE gym you should consider if you live in Shadyside area like me. This is a nice and friendly place located on Walnut Street. If you are a Pitt student living in College Garden like me, you can probably walk there within 5 minutes. It opens 24 hours Monday to Thursday, so you can work out anytime you want if even you have busy schedule in the daytime. X Shadyside also offers a variety of classes, including body pump and yoga, which look a lot fun to me. The membership is not super cheap, but I'd say the service worths every penny you spend. By the way, the cancellation is easy, no issues ever. read more

Excellent gym if you want to get results. All of the trainers are knowledgeable and in shape (one of the first things I look at in gym trainers). The facility has two floors with a majority of the weights up stairs and a majority of the cardio machines downstairs. The gym is very clean and the staff is extremely friendly. One of the best things about this gym is that it's open 24/7 during the week. I've come back from a trip and been jet lagged and headed to this gym at 2 in the morning before. If you're looking for a great gym, with great staff and a motivational workout environment, this is the spot. read more

I never thought I would say this but...I love my gym. Okay, there, that wasn't so bad. Why do I love it? The classes - they keep me coming back. From Body Pump to Barre to Yoga to Spinning to ... you get the idea. The teachers are great. You can tell they really love what they do, they have a passion for it, and they love to get to know who comes to their classes. X's 6am classes work really well with my schedule as most of their "after work" classes are either at 5:30pm or 6:30pm which are too early for me. Yes, the classes to fill up quickly on the weekends so just get there a little early. I typically go during peak hours and I have never run into a problem getting a machine - elliptical, treadmill, bike - there is always a machine open. Moral of the story: This is a solid gym and absolutely worth the money if you take advantage of the classes. Oh, and it's clean, which is huge in the wide world of gyms. read more

This gym really isn't worth the price that it charges. The only reason I am willing to pay it is because of the location. They just did a renovation, which is nice, but it still isn't worth it. The machines are better and are very nice. However, while I'm running on the treadmill, I really hate having to stare at the naked artwork they have on the walls. Also, they just stopped doing towel service so make sure you bring your own. Finally, they just opened a "state of the art" spinning studio. Really, it's just a cramped room with hot lights. I much preferred the studio they used before. At the end of the day, if I didn't live a mere block away, I would definitely not waste my money on this gym. read more

This gym is decimating the Silver Sneakers program. If you are a senior and a Silver Sneakers member, you will no longer be allowed to do anything but take a class. All cardio and weight machines will be off limits. If you want to have access to the full facilities, you'll have to buy a membership, which is contrary to how Silver Sneakers works. I believe the membership will be discounted, but I'm wondering if the gym will still be paid by Silver Sneakers, ie, double dipping, and actually making more money. The management explains that they cannot afford to subsidize seniors anymore. However they seem to have the funds for the hundreds of thousands of dollars of high end new equipment they're installing. All in all a heartless and sleazy move by X Shadyside. read more

I joined the gym about 2 months ago. There are lots of cardio machines on the first floor. I usually use the elliptical. There are group classes of which my favorite is body pump, a one hour strength training class. The group class schedule and can found online which is really convenient and you don't have to sign up a head of time or pay extra. read more

Very good gym. I have been a member for over 6 years, I'm very happy with the group classes that they offer, and it is probably the only gym that offers 7:30 pm group classes on weekdays, I wouldn't be able to do earlier ones because of work schedule. Never had to wait for a treadmill too. I bit annoying that they close early on weekends, but overall it is worth it. Greal location and nice staff. read more

I moved to Pittsburgh and joined this Gym right when I got here and love it! It was a great price and very easy to join. There is plenty of space and equipment so you never feel awkward working out. Sadly i'm moving again so I had to cancel my membership but cancelling was very easy and the staff was nice about it and even sent me an email to say good luck in my new city! read more

This is an excellent gym, especially if you're looking for personal training. It's clean, and there's almost always the machine you want open and ready for you (if not, I've never had to wait long). Hours between 6pm-9pm seemed to be the most crowded, so I'd say work around that if you can; but that being said, this gym is open 24 hours almost every day so you'll be able to find a time that works for you. Staff is very friendly, and I was a personal training client of Nina's - she is phenomenal to work with!! I'd highly recommend stopping by and requesting to work with her because she really helped me chase down my fitness/health goals in a positive, motivating way! Don't get me wrong though, she will make you WORK for those goals! Downstairs they have a bunch of cardio equipment, a circuit of lifting equipment, spin studio, free weights, a squat rack, and a few other machines. Upstairs they have the majority of their lifting equipment, a bigger free weight section, their group fitness studio(which overlooks Walnut St), and a couple of bikes. I also really appreciated that members were very respectful of each other. At least in my experience, I never ran into anyone trying to hassle you off of a machine or bug you while you're working out. All-in-all, I highly recommend this place if you're looking for a gym/personal training! read more

I was a member of X Shadyside for ~5 years and really enjoyed it! They had fun, unique classes that accommodated all different fitness levels. The facility was always clean and I never had to wait for a machine, even at peak hours. read more

Great gym with very nice staff, especially Daniel late at night, and very generous hours. I've been a member of XShady for at least eight years. I tend to go after 9 o'clock at night and find it to be low-key, and easy to use. Never hard to get a piece of equipment. They have tons of treadmills and elliptical machines. Weight room upstairs is large and also full of equipment. It looks like they're doing some renovations and my guess is will be adding more, soon. They offer a number of classes, though I have to admit I never took any. Highly recommend read more

Great option in Shadyside area! I used the place for cardio and weightlifting equipment, everything always worked and was clean and maintained. Not the cheapest place but more than worth it for the convenience of the location, always enjoyed going here for the 2 years I was in the city. Had NO issues with cancellation, quite the opposite in fact the management was very accommodating. I did give a months advance warning though so maybe that was an issue other people had. read more

X Shadyside Gym in the Walnut Business District of Pittsburgh, PA 15232 is a great place to join if you are not already there right now! The equipment is fabulous, the Management are wonderful people with many years of experience in Health and Fitness, and the Gym has been completely done over in light of the ongoing coronavirus global health crisis so that social distancing and new, vigorous cleaning practices are firmly in place! They also require absolutely everyone to wear Masks while inside their business as per Gov. Wolf's and Dr. Levine's Order for the greater safety of all (except for sound medical reasons when people are unable to wear a mask when working out because of restricted air flow; people are not required to wear a mask for that medical reason). The owners, John and Dana, are wonderful people, very professional yet also personable, and extremely experienced in their field. They also keep up-to-date on current scientific research done on every single aspect of the Coronavirus pandemic, and are working on all fronts to ensure the good health and safety of each and every Member of this gym. They are the kind of people you can trust and talk with about your concerns. The music is never too loud, and therefore much kinder on your ears and hearing; the gym absolutely never crowded at all, the fees are reasonable, the staff super nice, kindly people, and this is the place you want to be when choosing a gym, or changing gyms, in Pittsburgh. read more

I give it a 4.5. I really like this gym. I had two trainers there (one moves to another city) and they are both awesome. I like the size of the gym, not too big not too small. I have not had a problem with any equipment. I like all the classes I have taken there; instructors are really good. There is a wide variety of classes being offered there which is nice. The only constructive criticism I have is that they should pay more attention when it comes to cleaning the ceilings. I totally recommend this gym!!! read more