Pittsburgh Fitness Project

PFP is awesome. If you have aesthetic goals they will certainly help you meet them, but that isn't really the focus of most of the people that work out here. Overall this is a very body-positive space. You're much more likely to get feedback on your form or progress in fitness than on your appearance. People of all shapes and sizes work out here and everyone is super welcoming! I have made a lot of progress in my lifts and found a great community to boot.

When I got out of college I was really starting to get into olympic weightlifting. I was trying to self teach myself, but I just kept coming up short. While I continued to struggle, one of my buddies told me about PFP, and Tom Duer. I went there for a barbell assessment, and from that second on I knew this was the gym for me. I signed up on the spot and it has been nothing but positive results and good vibes ever since. Tom, and the rest of his trainers are excellent coaches who work very well with the clients and write programs that are designed for YOU. Not the cookie cutter average you see in most gyms. They also provide a great array of group classes that would put most commercial gym classes to shame. The atmosphere at the gym is encouraging, upbeat, and positive.. ALWAYS. The coaches, athletes, and clients there always try to pull the most out of you so that you can achieve the best version of yourself. It feels like we’re all one big family every time I’m there. Ever since I’ve signed up there, my clean and jerk has increased by 20kg (and climbing), my snatch by 30kg (and climbing), and my back and front squat by almost 50kg. And thanks to these guys, this December I’ll be competing in my first weightlifting competition! Its really amazing what a good atmosphere and even better coaches can do for you. I HIGHLY recommend this gym to any aspiring Olympic weightlifter, bodybuilder, or even someone who just wants to get in shape, move better, and build a healthier self inside and out. I promise you won’t be disappointed!

Great spot! Friendly and supportive. Expert trainers, best equipment in town, good classes in a fun environment. I am grateful to have found this intelligent and diverse crew. I’ve been going a little over a year and it’s been amazing to see the changes in my family’s health over the months. All ages, sizes, and kinds of people. Bonuses: Free parking and occasional social events.

I really enjoyed the option for open gym. I follow online programming and it is very difficult to find an oly gym that offers open gym.nnVery clean space with great up to date equipment.nnAwesome spot for a workout.

I really think the classes motivate me to exercise. I find it much easier to commit a particular hour of my day to exercise than forcing myself to fit it in at the end of the day. Also, the instructors, to a person, are very knowledge and ensure I push myself each sesion, so I know I'll be getting a good workout each time.