Panthro Fitness — Local services in Pittsburgh

I had always been active growing up but then life got in the way - you know how it is working full time, taking care of a disabled child, aging parents, a house, etc, as much as I tried exercise seemed to move further down the priority list. I made it a point to walk my dog everyday but I realized that wasn't enough.

I decided to check out Panthro Fitness on the recommendation of a friend. I was a little intimidated at first not knowing what to expect. I had torn my calf muscle a few months prior (not by exercising) and was leery about starting an exercise program. I met with Reggie who assured me that his staff would be able to work with me and adapt exercises as needed. I decided to give it a shot and signed up for a 30 day trial.

Coach Craig and Coach Rosie, worked with me during my trial period in semi-private lessons. My goal was to participate in the boot camp classes. The program was intense and exhilarating at the same time. My initial thoughts were "you want me to do what? Are you kidding me? I can't do that!" Both Coaches were extremely supportive and patient. As my confidence grew I turned "can't" into "I'll give it a try" to "I got this!"

Then something unexpected happened - my body began to crave this type of exercise - now I know a body can crave chocolate but exercise? Really? It was the weirdest sensation and I loved it. After my 30 day trial it was a no brainer for me - I was hooked. I had an outlet that provided me with more energy and helped me to deal with my every day stressors in a positive way. I decided to make the commitment to myself and signed up. Panthro Fitness is now a part of my life just like everything else and I head there 3 days a week. I participate in boot camp twice a week and boxing once a week.

Reggie and his staff are dedicated to health and wellness and it shows. They offer advice on nutrition and meal planning, classes are always different - no two are the same which keeps me motivated and wondering what do they have planned for me today?

Panthro Fitness is so much more than a gym - it truly is a place that focuses on spirit, mind and body. If you are looking for a positive outlet from every day stressors, this is the place, these are the people who will help you on...

I am so grateful to be a part of the Panthro Fitness family (and that is exactly how it feels to be a part of this team), and I am amazed daily at the transformation that it has made in my life. As someone who has never been very athletic (the complete opposite, actually), I wasn't sure that I'd be able to keep up. The greatest asset that Panthro has to offer though is its incredible coaching staff. Our coaches can evaluate you, and develop a training plan that will allow you to grow and develop so that you will ultimately exceed your goals. Perhaps today you can't do that pull up, but with their patience, dedication, and their continual commitment to helping you learn and develop, you will get there. Especially with me - they have a lot of patience!

I've never had an easy workout at Panthro, and I can honestly say that I've never had the same workout. There is constant change and encouragement to continue to advance. Starting out, I had so little confidence in my ability to perform physically. I didn't think that I was strong - and worse, I didn't believe that I was capable of becoming strong and coordinated. I figured that the best case scenario was that I'd lose a little weight. I have to say that I never would have believed that I would one day love exercising! My hour at the gym is genuinely the best part of my day. I look forward to it, and I love our coaches and the people that I am privileged enough to work out with. The encouragement and excitement that we have in our sessions helps me so much in preparing for my day, and it improves my overall mood and happiness substantially. I know that I am more confident now in everything that I do, because I truly know that I can do it - whatever the challenge is. It might sound cliched, but Panthro has taught me to believe in my self and to know...

I started with Panthro in spring 2013 to get in shape for my upcoming wedding and with the help of the diet guide and coach Craig, I lost 15+ lbs and gained a ton of confidence! I moved and stopped coming but then started back up in January 2015 and it felt like I never left. Panthro isn't just a gym, it's more like a family--you work out with the same people week after week and the coaches get to know your strengths and weaknesses and push you to do better each time. I've never been a gym person but Panthro isn't your typical treadmill and elliptical gym. The classes are small (4-12 people), the coaches know your name from day one and if you have a previous injury or special condition, they'll work with you to modify exercises.

I found out I was pregnant 2-3 months after starting back up with Panthro and I told my coaches before my family since I knew I wanted to continue working out with them. I've been attending classes 2-3 times a week throughout my pregnancy and it has been a HUGE help so far. Even during my first trimester when all I wanted to do was nap after work, I pushed myself to come to the gym and felt 100% better and more energized after each session. The coaches are knowledgeable about which exercises pregnant women should and should not do and now that I'm 7 1/2 months pregnant, I have to modify my exercises slightly due to my growing belly but I pretty much do what everyone else is doing. I credit my continued work at Panthro for my healthy pregnancy so far--no back pain, minimal weight gain, no preeclampsia or gestational diabetes. I love Panthro and plan on continuing until baby and then after to help me get back into shape.

Thank you to coaches Rosie, Craig...