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!!!!

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.

I got a day pass for $20 at Fitness Factory, and was so excited to try it out since I was staying…read morein the area. It is an old school gym with a cool vibe, but unfortunately, the equipment was lacking. I am fortunate to be able to go to an amazing gym in Las Vegas, and in comparison, there was no speciality equipment here that I am used to using. The leg equipment was basic, and the dumbbells made my hands smell weird. Overall, I probably wouldn't come back, but got everything that I needed to done.

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

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.

The gym is extremely clean and well laid out, offering free lockers and shoes that are available to…read morerent. When looking for a climbing gym I was most interested in a weightlifting area as well, I was pleased to find the most robust free weight area I have ever seen in a climbing gym! Employees are extremely friendly and helpful! Highly recommend

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 picked up a one month membership at 100 Percent Fitness in Aspinwall through Groupon and, to put…read moreit mildly, it was something of a disaster. The wife of the owner made it clear to me from the gitgo that she annoyed because I waited several months before redeeming the Groupon, then set up an appointment for the following week. I waited around for about twenty minutes in the fitness room - not a soul was there - before finally giving up. As I was leaving the building, a young woman walked by who, it turned out, had been working there for a few weeks. She saw that my appointment was listed in the schedule but didn't have time to work with me (not her fault, she wasn't the person I was scheduled to meet). She then rescheduled me for the following evening. I arrived ready to work with that woman. The co-owner, who'd missed the appointment with me, was also there and apologized. btw, not even a message on my voicemail to acknowledge she wasn't going to be there the night before. Her husband, the owner, was all smiles telling me they'd make up for the missed appointment the previous night. Frankly, I had a good session and was looking forward to doing more. As I believed the membership coupon had stated "unlimited," I wanted to come again the next day but was told no, it was only good for two sessions a week. We set up for 5:00PM two days later instead. When I rechecked the fine print, it indeed said "unlimited" and I called the next day. I was then informed by the co-owner that I had been bumped to a later time (which wasn't convenient for me) the following night in favor of a "paying" customer. She invited me to come to a group session but didn't sound overly happy that I was going to be there. Later in the day I received a phone call from her husband (the owner), who decided to clarify things and ask me what it would take to make things right. I told him they could start by not cancelling appointments in favor of other people. He told me he didn't want me in his place again and that he would send me back my money. That was last week with no refund at all. He's now threatening to sue me for slander for informing other people of their rude and abusive behavior. Currently Groupon is supposed to be running another promotion with them. Just fair warning to all to steer clear of this shady and unsavory business.

I just started classes two weeks ago to stay active during pregnancy and I'm already obsessed and…read moresad I waited this long to start! The instructors are incredible, the space is stunning, and the classes are a blast. You almost forget how hard it is when you're jamming out the entire time!

I quite enjoy the spin class culture here. I think the staff puts effort into knowing everyone's…read morenames and trying to interact with all class participants. They give shoutouts during class frequently and truly celebrate every class # milestone. They also do their own merch and occasionally do pop ups or promos. I think if you have the time to make some of the classes and make a membership worth it, it's a great form of cardio. They do cycling classes to the beat of the music, and every class include a song to do weights to. It's a better way for me to do cardio than running on a treadmill, and they make it fun. I've done various spin classes thru colleges, but this is definitely way better. The instructors vary but usually they'll repeat or use similar choreography which is technically optional and they should cue you whether it's for the resistance, choreo, or beat drops. The membership prices are kind of steep but do what is best for your health and wallet!

All of the trainers are amazing! Rae pushes me to be the best version of myself. I leave every…read moresession dripping in sweat. The environment is chill and there is definitely no judgement anywhere in this place. I have never felt so comfortable being at a gym.

I was going to TerraFitness for more than half a year (sadly I had to move away from Pittsburgh for…read morea new job). Alex was my personal trainer and he was absolutely amazing. I grew so much stronger over the course of these several months. Every workout was manageable but challenging. Each session combined new workouts to keep things fresh while building on previous routines. Alex was also so flexible despite my unpredictable schedule and was extremely prompt with replies. I haven't been as fit as I have been now. Thank you Alex and TerraFitness!!