Can’t find gyms like this just anywhere! After taking classes consistently 5 years ago and then moving around the country for the last 4 years, I always come back to Shape anytime I’m in Pittsburgh. The quality of the classes and personal training are hard to come by. I’ve been at my highest level of fitness and lowest at 6 months postpartum and the coaches always focus on form and a hard workout. I send anyone in Pittsburgh to Shape because it’s worth it!

I continue to love my experience at Shape with my trainer, Candice. She is welcoming, friendly and extremely knowledgeable. Candice has created a program that is truly tailored to my body type, ability and injury. She pushes me to do my best. I am healthier because she cares and helps me to be my best.

I have been training with Candice for about 6 months. She is truly THE BEST! I was new to weight training when we starting working together and she has been nothing but patient and encouraging. Shes dedicated to making sure Im getting stronger while keeping our workouts new and exciting. HIGHLY RECOMMEND Shape training!

I’m extremely happy with my trainer Candice. I’m a former athlete with a lot of old injuries and little personal time to devote to myself. I was really intimidated to put myself out there and into a gym, but Candice is genuinely kind and patient and positive. I’m feeling a lot stronger and have a long way to go, but I’m really enjoying the process now.

I recently moved to Pittsburgh and was on the hunt for a really good gym. I came across Shape Training through Instagram and stalked them for weeks before deciding to finally try out one of their outdoor boot camp classes. From the moment I walked in, I was welcomed with open arms by every single coach that I encountered. Eventually, I decided to become a member of their classes because I fell in love with them. I’ve tried so many of their classes and I can tell you that they all give you an amazing workout. I particularly love the boxing classes, shout out to Coach Deon and The Lift/ATM by Coach Jeremy.After a few weeks, I realized I needed to add personal training to the mix in order dial in on my goals. Personal training has been absolutely amazing. I might be biased, but I think my trainer, Jeremy, is the best of the best. In just a few sessions in, I can tell that I’m getting stronger. Jeremy pushes me, challenges me, and believes in me. When life hits me hard and I feel like I can’t make it through, he turns my days around. It’s not just about exercise, it’s about compassion and mental health.I’m a military wife so we move around to different states every couple of years, so I’ve tried out so many gyms in the past 12 years. I can say that hands down, Shape Training is the best in practically every category I can think of. It’s just so unique. From the positive energy that radiates from all of the coaches and members to how intense and varied the classes are along with having top notch facilities and equipment. You just can’t go wrong with joining Shape!

Good service I had an issue with my appt and they called and made sure it was taken care of.

Amazing facility and ownership/trainers. Anyone who is a member at Shape or attends the classes or bootcamps are highly blessed and truly take their health & fitness very seriously.This establishment and business is in great hands w/ Yardon, DJ, Marty and Sam.

VERY NEGATIVE EXPERIENCEI reached out to Shape Training for pricing information for personal training. I was contacted by Delroy and told to come in for a free tour and consultation to discuss what program worked best for me then we would talk about pricing after. The tour and demo was great, Delroy was nice and helpful but once we started talking about prices, it was much more than I expected and it was clear that it was too much money for me, he quickly changed from nice to mean. He was obviously very annoyed and started body shaming me, saying I really needed their help and telling me that I should be more worried about my body fat percentage than the price (??!?!). I was so hurt but felt so uncomfortable that I froze but eventually worked up the courage to say no and left. I broke down in tears once I got to my car and I haven’t been able to forget about the experience since. I’m sure this gym has great classes and trainers but no one deserves to be treated that way. EVER. I believe he is one of the trainers as well as one of the owners and if that is how the ownership behaves, then I wouldn’t want to have anything to do with the organization.Hoping to prevent someone else from an experience like this.*Using an account without my real name for privacy reasons*

Transformative CoachingAfter shoulder surgery in 2016, my mom became a shadow of her former self. I watched her grow listless and inactive, overwhelmed by fear of aggravating her old injury. I was not only worried for the decline of her physical and mental health, but also worried about how a sedentary lifestyle would effect her longevity.With the advent of pandemic gym closures in 2020, finding an in person strength coach in North Carolina for my mom became impossible. As a client of Shape’s 1:1 training program in Pittsburgh, I paid close attention to the development and maturation of Shape’s virtual training programs as they rose to meet the daunting challenge of maintaining the quality of their services amidst pandemic restrictions. While the quality of their virtual coaching certainly matched that of their in person coaching, what caught my attention was the diversity in Shape’s client base: young athletes, mature athletes, former and current athletes, persons new to fitness, adaptive athletes, etc. The latter observation alone communicated to me that despite the pandemic, Shape had cultivated and maintained a coaching staff that was equipped with both the breadth and depth of knowledge necessary to serve their clients’ many needs.In view of these conclusions, I scheduled an in person consultation for my mom to begin strength training via Zoom. Our consultation was guided by Coach Rachel Borovik and Coach Sam Arnold, Shape’s Training Development Director. Highlights of the consultation:1. Listening: Coach Rachel and Coach Sam listened far more than they spoke during the consult, giving my mom the space to fully explain her injury history, current health, and her goals. As a departure from what I’ve seen in other gyms, they did not immediately impose their own coaching philosophies on their client but rather chose to hear them.2. Coached Session: Coach Rachel guided my mom through a session as Sam and I observed them. She was attentive, personable, and importantly, met my mom where she was at with her fitness level while still challenging her. Sam was understanding of my protective instincts and answered my many probing questions with patience.My mom has been virtually coached for the past six months (2x a week on Zoom) by Coach Rachel and I am so relieved, grateful, and overjoyed to have watched her come back to life. Coach Rachel has not only strengthened her body, (increase from 81 pounds to 83 pounds, two pound increase of lean muscle), but has also strengthened her mind. She now meets physical challenges with confidence and physical setbacks with patience. She has more stamina, energy, and most importantly: happiness. She is now shifting to a 3x a week strength training program with Coach Rachel.Final thoughts as a former client (1 year in the 1:1 program) and a witness to my mom’s ongoing fitness journey:1. Shape will show you rather than tell you their training philosophies.2. At Shape, if you apply consistent effort and meet your coach’s programming halfway, your results will speak for themselves.3. Shape’s coaches remain students of their craft, constantly adapting to new research and their clients’ changing needs.4. Shape Training is a purveyor of transformative coaching.

Best Gym experience in the North East

I really enjoy the classes, all the trainers are extremely knowledgeable. I’m working on perfecting my form and anytime I do something wrong they are there to help me correct it. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a challenging workout !!

Once you enter Shape Training you know it will be your first choice, go to gym. Here, you find an atmosphere that is both encouraging and challenging. The professional and knowledgeable trainers set high expectations and goals for you and will make sure you reach them.Classes and training sessions are always fresh. The Shape Training trainers push you to work hard, they show you that you’re an athlete and they show you that are strong.

I love coming to SHAPE! It is my absolute favorite place in the world. Coming to workout is like coming home to all of your friends. the classes are KILLER in the best way possible. and the trainers? the smartest, kindest, most encouraging and incredibly hard working people on the planet. from day 1 weve been working at my goals while having so much fun. Ive never been stronger! Ill never go anywhere else.

Best trainers you can ever ask for, every single one of them is awesome.......you cant go wrong with any oone of them working for you. clean, helpful. i have evolved my whole outlook towards fitness because of the awesome trainers i see work there every single day. each will inspire you in their own unique way. just try and see and you wont regret.also follow insta of the trainers who work there, they keep inspiring you with something very unique every day...i just look forward to keep going their and do something better everyday.

It’s fitting that I write this on Thanksgiving because I am so grateful to have Shape Training in my life. I’ve never been a big “gym guy,” but I’ve always felt welcome at Shape. When I was just starting out and even when I’ve been away for too long, they always welcome me back, and they work with me to build something that makes me proud. Shape is a collection of great people who believe in what they do—and I would recommend the experience to anyone who wants to get fit and make friends in the right way.

I’ve been going here for three years. It feels like a lot of money, but no other fitness community will make you feel a part of a family like Shape will. The friendships, the accountability, and the intensely satisfying workouts are worth it. The coaches and trainers are very knowledgeable, take care to correct your form during classes, and are socially conscious, many of them donating their time to volunteer efforts. Finally this is a community for everyone. The coaches and members are very diverse and welcoming of new people, regardless of size, shape, fitness level, age, skin color, gender, and background. Truly a one in a million fitness community.

I came from out of town for business and was looking to try something fun and challenging. I took a morning boxing class and it was awesome! Almost made me want to move to Pittsburgh permanetly just to be close to such a great gym.

Shape is the real deal. Some of the best coaches in the city. The classes are challenging, but form is top priority, and modifications are made so that everyone is successful. Whether you are a high school or college athlete, or the parent of one, Shape has you and your fitness goals covered!

I walked in to SHAPE Training almost 3 years ago and never looked back. I do personal training with Casey and take their boxing and strength training classes. One of the best decisions I have ever made. I am stronger and feel better than I ever have. It has become an escape for me and I genuinely enjoy walking in every day. The coaches are supportive and skilled with each bringing their own style. They push you to go farther than you think you can and you walk out feeling better than when you walked in. I’ve belonged to several different gyms and tried countless classes over the years and SHAPE is the one that stuck. It’s challenging and never boring. And the best part – I have met great people who have become close friends.If you are looking for something different, a great atmosphere and a little fun in your workouts, I would highly recommend taking a class or meeting one of their trainers for a consultation – you won’t regret it! Plus their new space on Penn Ave is AMAZING!

This place and their trainers are amazing! The facility has everything anyone would ever want or need. Diontae has been great to work with. I have seen a real change in my strength and endurance since starting here a few months ago.

What an awesome place to work out!!! I’ve been going to Shape for a little over a year and it’s been the best! My husband and I do private sessions with Marty once a week and take classes regularly with all of the trainers. The setup and schedule for the group classes are great. Shape starts each class with a group warm-up and ends each class with a group cool-down and the time in between is action packed. Every class is different and not repetitive at all so I always feel engaged in the work out. Also, the jams are pumped so it’s a lot of fun! One thing to note is that each class only holds about 10 people so it’s a good idea to schedule in advance. Marty does a great job tailoring our personal sessions to our current ability but still pushes us to go further. He modifies different exercises for me vs. my husband based on our strengths. Marty definitely kicks our butt during each session but it’s always such a good work out and we learn a lot from our time with him. I’ve seen such great results and differences since coming to Shape and I’d totally recommend this gym to anyone!

Not fictional. Negative reviews does not they are mean fictional.Ive found better facilities and trainers in the area. Be careful. They do the high pressure hard sell of their membership and dont follow through.Not very good trainers.BEWARE!

I love everything that is Shape Training. The trainers, classes, and atmosphere are unmatchable. Whether Im taking a boxing class or a personal training session its a guaranteed amazing workout. If 2 years ago someone were to tell me that I would be working out before 6am multiple times a week I wouldnt have believed them but I genuinely look forward to going every time. All of the trainers are super knowledgeable and make it their number one priority to get to know you and help you achieve your goals while having fun at the same time. I can honestly say Im stronger than Ive ever been thanks to SHAPE. Hands down the best spot to workout in Pittsburgh. I highly recommend signing up for one of their classes. Itll be one of the best decisions youll make!

One of the best decisions I ever made was to start going to SHAPE Training. Ive been going there for over a year now and am stronger and healthier than Ive ever been. Excellent support for older women who may be self-conscious. Just give them a call.

Took the boxing class offered today at Tequila Cowboy. Tons of fun and still an intense workout. Trainers are very known and fun!

Took a tour a and the place is beautiful! Unfortunately, I didnt find the trainers to be very good. Saw some folks in a class doing moves blatantly incorrectly and they went on uncorrected. Be careful.

You don’t get the best boxing workout. I am certified with USA boxing and licensed professionally in several states. Was denied employment. Sam the HR said you don’t have the body type we are looking for. So if you want a good workout come to the city parks gym gold Medal Boxing and get real coaching

Once you experience Shape you will never want to go back to a cookie cutter gym. Shape has trainers and classes for all ages and abilities. If you are dealing with an injury they can also work with you and help to get you back to normal. I consider the Shape staff and other Shape members an extension of my family. I am so grateful to have found this unique gym.

Stellar business practices, I have started working out via zoom with my personal trainer and I feel blessed💪🏽

Great trainers and challenging workouts. Easy to sign up for classes using a simple app. I have been a member for almost 6 months and had classes with every trainer there. They are all excellent , yet have different style of coaching. Try them out, first class is free!

Shape Training has proven consistently to be committed to their clients, and theyve been essential to me in my fitness goals. I have personal training there and do boxing classes, and both of these are easily the best workouts that Ive done in my life. The coaches are all incredibly friendly, welcoming (yet theyll still definitely push you!), and take the time to learn who you are. Furthermore, they vary the workout experience each time you go, and I really feel like Im in the best shape of my life since joining. I really appreciate this gym and their services!

This is the place to be. Period.

Shelly is one of the trainers there that I have known for years. I attend her classes majority of the time. You will never understand a good workout until you have a class with her. Body ache but it is all worth it at the end. I love Shape Training even if I can’t afford as many classes as I want to take but I will always go. Oh and there BootCamps are amazing!!

When you walk into Shape Training, you not only gain a coach, trainer, & friends, but an entire family. Every coach at Shape Training is there for you to better yourself physically, as well as mentally - not to mention that the experience that each and every one of them have is unique and second to none.When you walk through the doors at Shape Training, you best drop your ego at the door, and prepare yourself for an invigorating workout, while having a damn good time doing it. The training is intense, and manipulated each week to keep your body guessing.This is hands down the best place to train in Pittsburgh, as I can guarantee that there is no better atmosphere, coaches, or people in this city. I highly recommend coming through Shape Training ASAP if youre looking to improve your lifestyle both mentally and physically.

The instructors at Shape are very knowledgeable and friendly. As a fitness professional I hold other coaches to a high standard and from what I observed throughout the gym, all of the instructors know their stuff. Sams class was fun, challenging, informative, and easy to follow. If I lived in the state I would have joined on the spot. I look forward to being able to take advantage of their affordable drop in classes in the future.

Shape is a fantastic facility, quite unmatched in Pittsburgh. I have a personal trainer and take classes, so I work out there 6-7 times per week. I am very happy with my personal training, but my experience with the classes has been a hit or miss. When I started about a year ago, I really benefitted from some very supportive instructors who have since left. Many of the current coaches seem to be busier filming Instagram videos than actually correcting and following the students during class. The environment is not supportive and not conducive to real progress. Thats a shame, since the classes could be excellent otherwise.

Excellent workout atmosphere, clean and helpful staff!! Best gym in shadyside by far

Not a cookie cutter gym.Shape Training’s gym is not filled with machines that require monotonous movements repeated session after session, it is instead staffed with professionals that tailor workouts to your needs and desires. Whether you’re a twenty something ready to take on a marathon, or a fifty-year-old wanting to keep doing the things you love, the trainers at Shape will craft a plan perfect for you.The atmosphere at Shape is welcoming and supportive. There are group classes if your budget precludes one-on-one training, however the personal training is quite affordable by industry standards. This is not a place filled gym rats preening in front of mirrors, but instead a lively space filled with people of all ages working towards their goals.My daughter was (and still is) an enthusiastic member of the gym and she encouraged me to take part in personal training with Sarah Holick. one of the owners at Shape.After a lifetime of confidence in my body’s ability to do whatever I wanted it to do, time began to take a toll on that certainty. Nagging questions about what my limitations were, a decline in flexibility and a knee that told me “no more high impact activities” drove me to begin an exercise program at Shape Training.For me, the emphasis has been on total body workouts, emphasizing functional fitness, but with enough challenge that I have seen a tremendous increase in strength and confidence. Ten “real” push-ups are pretty good for a 60-year-old broad!Sarah hits the perfect balance of pushing me beyond my comfort zone, while respecting body’s limits. A bonus is that she has a graduate degree in marriage and family counseling, making her a terrific confidant and friend. Our time together has been life-changing both physically and mentally. If your current gym has become a bore check out Shape Training for a fresh, effective way to reach your goals.

Took my first class this morning with JB. Ive taken other boxing classes before but this one was unparalleled, JB is an incredible coach who really cares about boxing and making sure people get the most out of their training. I would recommend Shape and JB to anyone interested.

I am very grateful I got turned on to this place, I could kiss my friend for getting me to try a class one day. This training facility is by far one of the best I have been to around Pittsburgh. I am dedicated to a fit lifestyle I love working out, I love lifting but the thought of your average group class made me cringe. I have been and belonged to many different gyms, studios and classes. This facility brings an edge to training like none I have seen around. It puts an athletic spin on the classes and it challenges you in ways that is essential to getting maximum results and this is something that is missing from most fitness classes. It isnt even fair to call it a class.. I consider even their group classes to be more like training. They make it fun with great music and many tools you can use to track your progress. Every trainer that I have encountered so far has been very pleasant and motivating. You can tell they truly want you to push your hardest and get maximum results. If your going to invest your time and hard earned money into fitness classes or a training facility I guarantee Shape Training is worth every penny. They have many options to choose from, I personally do a group class of my choice once a week.. (sometimes two). The group classes are limited so you MUST pre register because it is not uncommon for peak times and weekends to fill up but they have a waiting list... I have yet to have run into a real issue with this. They also have a great app thats extremely user friendly. It allows you to check your account, view details of the class, book classes, cancel class or add to a waiting list for a class. They also offer private one on one training. I do not do this option only because it is not in my budget, if it was I would have gotten that option but you cant win them all. Their classes are also pretty unique and innovative(descriptions are on the website I believe). I have not been this challenged in and or excited about classes in my whole life. My father use to body build and when I tell him about what I do in some of these classes he wishes he was young again (true story). Shape has a long term customer here. I already referred a few friends here an one cant stop talking it up . So this five star review is well deserved. I hope this review helps to get you to at least try it out. You will not be disappointed.

Staff was arrogant. Even taking a tour was a waste of my time.

Not 24 hours so no good for me.

This place is so dope. The best gym ive been to. Coaches are a top notch: Yardon, JB, DJ Stover, Dianna, James, Deon, Sam, and more.

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