Best Gyms with Resistance Machines near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Clean and enough equipment so no waiting around felt secure when my daughter and her girlfriend were there

Wonderful gym. Lots of equipment. 24/7 cannot be beaten!

I wish I could say something positive about this gym, unfortunately I’ve never been able to lift here. For being in such a high traffic area like Robinson this gym is FAR too small. They have one bench, one smith, only 2-3 spare inclines and no matter what time you go you can expect to never get the machine you want without a wait. I’d go to another anytime location

No one answers the phone at this place. Came back the last two Saturdays and no one is working. Was outside with two other people so they are losing potential business. Not a good look for the gym. Change your hours on the door and website.

Very excellent location but the machines need to be up to date. They’re old and unsafe to utilize

I have been a member since they first opened. I discovered them on social media and I like to switch up my workout routine so this was a great place for me. I like using the sauna & the gyms i go to it’s either closed or they don’t have one so when I found out about hotworx I was excited! Staff is very friendly and always welcoming. I like their hours also it’s convenient for me & my schedule. I like the different workouts in the sauna and the extra space to do other workouts. The app is easy to use to schedule your workouts. Very clean facility. I love it here :)

I joined Hotworx a week ago and absolutely love the experience I have been having. The day I joined was the only time I have been there during staffed hours, but Emmie was fantastic! She took the time to get us set up, gave us a tour of the facility, and thoroughly explained the workouts and equipment that were needed. Every member I have encountered has been so kind and welcoming. I also absolutely LOVE the workouts. It's amazing how effective they are for the amount of time that they take. I have never done a workout like Hotworx and am hooked. It's the perfect gym experience for a busy mom who never feels like there is enough time in the day to spend on myself.

I’ve been using HOTWORX for the past few months, and I’m truly impressed with the results. The infrared sauna workouts are incredibly effective, providing a challenging workout while helping me relax and recover. The studio is clean and the staff is always friendly. HOTWORX has definitely elevated my fitness routine, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to enhance their workout experience.

I joined hotworx back in January and it has changed my fitness journey! I love instructed workouts and saunas so it is the perfect combo for me. I always leave feeling amazing!

The gym itself is great. Overall it’s clean and a welcoming environment. The employees are helpful and nice. My only complaint is the app has constant issues. It randomly signs out and doesn’t always record sessions completed. It can also present issues when trying to book sessions that someone else already had.

This place is FAR from clean! It used to be spotless, but has gone downhill in the past 18 months. The toilets are typically dirty (they apparently don't know what the toilet brush is for). The activity room floor hasn't been cleaned in months (clumps of hair and dust all along the walls) and worse is the cleanliness of the machines. I go to AF clubs all over world and I see how they are cleaned every hour or 2. Here, the treadmills and windows next to them are covered in dry sweat and dust. I just watched a guy run for 30 min, sweat like crazy all over the treadmill and machine next to it and then barely wipe it down - totally disgusting). For the most part, the workers here either run training sessions or sit in the offices doing nothing. The owners of this place need to motivate them to come out and clean or spend some money for a professional cleaning service. My final comment is the length of time broken machines sit broken (typically months!?). I have no idea why but I really wonder where my $400+ per year membership fee (plus a laughable $15 per year "facility improvement fee" goes)?! I am regretting renewing my membership here.

Love this gym, it’s always clean and the manager Ryan is awesome, very welcoming and always ensuring everything is in working order. I always recommend this gym to friends !

been going here for a while. never too packed, clean enough. no complaints.

Well run and maintained and overall a good bang for your buck compared to other gyms

Great gym, always open and Ryan does awesome and is always there to help!

The dude behind the counter took my payment and didn't offer me any directions on where anything in the building was. After spending ten minutes looking for the pool I was told it's been closed for a year now. If I'd have known about that I probably wouldn't have paid 70 dollars to join.

Allegheny YMCA, great place to get your sweat on. Full service, with a full size basketball court, pool, studio rooms, weight room and cardio room. Oh yes, yoga! They have trainers, and the best staff. Cost is more than reasonable. Now, go get your sweat on!

Whoever that blond haired, thinner woman is at the front desk, mid 40’s, SUPER SUPER RUDE! you guys need to fire your staff and hire people that represent good customer service. I will never visit this YMCA again. I can’t believe the ignorance that these females show the members of this YMCA. Shaking their head and staring at members blatantly irritated with signing them in. Outrageous behavior. The lockers are all rusted out and have holes in them. Close the place down and replace things to make it a welcoming experience. I have no idea what kind of establishment would allow customers to use this establishment in the condition that the facility is in. If Someone gets cut on these lockers a lawsuit will be immediately filed. I can’t believe the level of disrespect and lack of customer service. These staff members have. Very dissatisfied. Never returning.

recently got a membership and was told that the pool was out of order and will be for the foreseeable future so i tried to go to another ymca to use their pool and wasn’t allowed to for some odd reason. the weight room ac is also broke so you can’t work out without being half dead the entire time. all of the facilities are extremely old and the fact that i can’t use my membership at any other Ymca is extremely disappointing. will most likely be canceling soon

This place literally disgusts me. I sent my children here for summer camp this year. I paid the full amount of money, but they didn't do half of the things they promised. My children were not properly supervised. My youngest son came home with bad marks on the back of his head, and both my children complained that the counselors made them uncomfortable. One of the counselors, Aaron, is in the middle of a gender transition and made my boys call him Ms. which made them truly uncomfortable. The last day there my son asked him to please give him some space because he was uncomfortable with how close Aaron was and Aaron responded with, "I'm glad I'm making you uncomfortable." That's sick. I will never send my children here again.

Easily our favorite gym that we've been members of. Plenty of high quality equipment, including more specialized items like a reverse hyper. Owners are amazing folks with so much experience that they are always happy to share. We feel very comfortable in the space and find it to be a respectful atmosphere. Great for serious lifters but also those of us who love lifting but are a little less serious about it.

I've been going to Celli's Fitness for a few months now, and it’s easily the best gym experience I’ve had. The atmosphere and culture are incredible; everyone here is supportive, and the community vibe makes each visit something I genuinely look forward to. I recently took a squat masterclass with Ryan Celli himself, and I can't recommend it enough! Ryan’s expertise and mental cues helped me finally get comfortable with this dynamic movement, and my confidence has skyrocketed. Whether you’re new to lifting or an experienced athlete, you’ll get next-level coaching here. If you're looking for a gym that feels like home and actually helps you progress, Celli's Fitness is it. Highly recommended!

I absolutely love Cellis Fitness! It’s such a fantastic, family-owned gym that makes you feel right at home from the moment you walk in. Ryan and Dana, the owners, are genuinely friendly, down-to-earth people who clearly care about their members and have created a welcoming and supportive atmosphere. The gym is always clean and well-maintained, with plenty of equipment, so you never have to wait around. The other members are friendly too, and it feels like a true fitness community here. I couldn’t recommend Cellis Fitness more—if you’re looking for a quality gym that treats you like family, this is the place!

Best gym in Pittsburgh. Moved here from Louisiana and spent two years in Pittsburgh. Ryan and Dana make you feel like family! Has the perfect old school feel. They have something for everyone. Can’t recommend this gym enough to anybody looking for a place to workout!

I don't know that there could be any place better. I trained with Ryan on the big three compound lifts and it was the best experience I could've ever hoped for. Ryan really takes the time to break things down and explain why you're doing something or why he's changing something without making anything overly complicated. My form, knowledge, and confidence have all improved greatly since working with Ryan. The facility itself is immaculate and well maintained. I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Celli's!

ViviPilates has been a wonderful place to learn the practice and gain strength and flexibility that I really need. Viviana and Kristin are great teachers, they are kind and supportive, and Viviana has created a fun and welcoming atmosphere. i also enjoy that it's located in the heart of Squirrel Hill with easy street parking in the front or the parking lot in the back - there's a back door to the studio from there.

Viviana is an amazing teacher! I was brand new to Pilates when I started 6 months ago, having never done a class in my life. Viviana is patient, knowledgeable and safe. Her classes take place on zoom, or with just a couple of people in her studio at once (during COVID). I wish I could give her a 10 instead of a 5!!

It is such an amazing experience to practice pilates with Vivana, not only because pilates makes wonders to your body, but also because Vivana is the best instructor you could ever have. I’ve been training with her for over a year, and I can honestly say that every lesson is a happy highlight of my day. Every class is fun and diverse, I'm challenged and learning something new every week, and I'm noticing over time how my body changes while enjoying the workouts. This is because Viviana is driven by passion and is truly an expert, with a deep knowledge in pilates and the human body, and she’s an amazing teacher that forges a unique personal connection with every student, and makes every minute count. She structures every class around the students' individual needs, and she is keeping track of individual progress, being very attentive to the small details and very encouraging no matter what level you're at. I wholeheartedly recommend you make yourself a gift and visit Viviana's studio :)

I love working with Viviana. She is supportive and will take time in working with you. But she also wants to see you make progress in your practice of Pilates and she will work with you to that end! Although most of our work in the past six months has been virtual, Viviana makes sure you get a workout! My body has never felt better! Thank you, Viviana!!

Vivi is great instructor. If you’re in need, she is consistent about making adjustments. Each class is always challenging! I’ve taken a few mat classes and each time has been great. Glad to have something in Squirrel Hill!

I have come here on a multitude of occasions and it happens quite often that no one is at the front desk when I'm done and want a hydromassage. I made the appointment 5 mins ago and no one is here yet again to start the machine for me despite my appointment. I also saw that no one was here when I walked in as well over an hour ago.

This location is huge. There is enough space and equipment for even the most crowded of times. The equipment is also some of the newer models and are in working order. The only drawback is that this has to be one of the dirtiest Planet Fitness I have ever been to. I mean no one mops the floors, empties the trash, or dusts the machines. The last photo I posted shows what looks like years of dirt on the back of one of there TVs. There are dust bunnies large as real bunnies in this place. And I won't even go into the filth in the locker rooms. Please hire someone to clean at this location.

PF was awesome. The people were very Nice and by people I mean both patrons and the employees. I was with someone at the time. A seasonal person, 😜 but I had a major crush on the one employee with a mullet. Anyway, the gym is clean and occasionally the employees will let you try the equipment a couple of times before they demand payment

I’m not really sure why this place has been judged so harshly in the reviews. Today was my first visit here and I almost went to a PF further away based on the negative reviews. I’m glad that I didn’t. There was nothing wrong with this location. I was helped quickly both times that I needed to ask for help from the front desk attendants, no wait for the hydromassage, and while I could pick at some of the things that my inner clean freak would be scrubbing, this is not a dirty location. Since I’m counting on making this my new home location after moving, I will update if I encounter any of the issues mentioned in reviews. But I have to say I was very happy with how clean the restrooms were in the women’s locker rooms and how comfortable I felt working out.

I have a good experience at Planet Fitness every one is helpful and the equipment is clean and ready to use. I am 72, and I like to try out different equipment, and they make sure I'm doing it correctly and recommend certain equipment for me. 👏👍

I would like to share my opinion about this sports club. I have been involved in sports for over eight years and have had the chance to train at various fitness centers across different countries, so I have a solid basis for comparison. This gym is outstanding in every way. The cleanliness is impeccable, not only in the workout area but throughout the entire facility. The equipment is always in excellent working condition, and the variety of machines caters to all fitness levels and training needs. The staff deserves special praise for their professionalism and attentiveness. They respond quickly and courteously to any questions or concerns, making every visit smooth and enjoyable. What truly sets this club apart is the welcoming atmosphere it creates. It’s clear that the management prioritizes customer satisfaction, which fosters a sense of community among members. If you’re looking for a gym that combines top-tier facilities, exceptional service, and a positive vibe, this is the place to be. Highly recommended!

This is such a nice Anytime Fitness. Having gone to others in the area and to other states, this is by far one of the best. I like how distinct the sections are of the gym, and I love the separate room with wood floors off to the side. Always clean, stays updated, and the gym manager is very nice. I really appreciate the garage parking perk. Well worth the price of membership!

Hands down the best Anytime fitness establishment yet! Huge variety in equipment, bathrooms, lockers! Plus the bonus room for those of us that have workouts we love and just need a space with equipment- this is it!! Coming back whenever I’m in Pittsburgh!

Southside anytime fitness is always a positive experience. They have a wide variety of machines and free weights, coupled with an incredibly clean and welcoming environment! I have used other gyms in the area and none of them come close to the positive atmosphere. Best gym experience I’ve had.

I knew the second I walked into the AF Southside location this was my place. I was immediately welcomed by the manager Danielle. The energy of the club alone had me sold, but Danielle solidified my choice to join. She took the time to under me first and then the goal became very clear. She’s absolutely amazing. Thank you to Kylie for the consultation and being open with me and hearing me out. I look forward to completing my task with your guidance. Last but not least…This gym is spotless! The young lady who is there when I go is so meticulous about keeping the gym clean. I almost fell off the treadmill watching her because I was so impressed lol.

I’ve been a member for over a year. The location is absolutely awesome. The pricing is very fair too. Then something sad happened. I was invited to my friend’s gym and realized just what I had been living with at Fitness19. By comparison, Fitness19 was just dirty . The bathrooms are undersized and definitely not cleaned regularly throughout the day. The gym floors are not cleaned and just generally feels disgusting. Multiple treadmills are broken and stay broken. Walking into my friend’s gym, it smelled of disinfectant. The multiple bathrooms were clean. The treadmills are the latest variety and all have televisions that you can Bluetooth. Anyway, I wish they’d clean up. I gave them 2 stars for convenience and price.

Excellent, welcoming fitness center. Never too crowded, and it is clean! Open 24 hours. Highly recommended to any and all ages of fitness seekers!

Needs to be cleaned, badly. The floors are crusty and the mirrors are very dirty. Equipment is not kept up with. Would honestly be a 5 star if these things were addressed. I only go here because it's close to me and I cannot afford a private owned gym at the moment.

I like going to this gym because it's so close, but man, it could use some improvements. Equipment is always broken - the same machines will be out of order for months on end. And even machines that aren't marked as out of order don't work correctly. For example, one day we tried using one of the 3 available stationary bikes that didn't have "out of order" signs on them - one was missing a pedal, and one clanked horribly with every rotation of the pedal. So counting those as broken, there was only one bike to use in the whole place (out of 5 I think). What about treadmills? I counted one day, and there were 7 out of order ones. Those same 7 have been broken for months - at least since November, but honestly probably before (I just decided to finally take a pic and count the broken machines in November because it had started to bug me). That's not to mention all of the other broken equipment throughout the gym as well! I literally saw one guy sit on a bench one day and the whole bench shifted underneath him - thank goodness he hadn't started to press yet! Other machines stick or are missing valuable accessories. Most benches have holes and rips. I'd be more OK with this if Fitness 19 was a struggling gym. I get it can be expensive to make all of these repairs, and I don't expect perfection. But every time we go, the place is pretty packed. They seem to have a lot of members, so why can't they afford to replace/repair anything? Other gyms don't seem to have these issues with ordering parts. We've been to the North Hills Fitness 19 as well a few times, and there are far less out of order machines (and the ones that are broken are repaired in a timely manner). They use the same equipment, so if the North Hills location can get repairs done/get the parts delivered, why can't this one? To add to the irritation, all of the plates are scattered across the gym and never put away correctly. Members consistently leave all of their weights on the machines and don't put things back. This isn't quite the gym's fault obviously, but I think staff should do their part to educate people on proper etiquette if they see these issues happening. And maybe do some rounds to put things back in the proper places throughout the day. I don't want to diss the staff, though - they all seem nice enough, and maybe they do clean up throughout the day. It could just be the members are that egregious in their lack of etiquette that they can't keep up. So, yeah. That was a bit of a rant, but I think it captures the main issues here. I think I was mainly motivated to write this review because Fitness 19 keeps advertising to me on Facebook with stock videos of these beautiful, perfectly kept-up gyms with amazing amenities like turf fields and high-tech cycling rooms that they certainly don't have at this location. It's highly misleading, and quite frankly, annoying. I'll keep going here because of convenience, but begrudgingly.

Update-2/29/24 It’s not often that I update reviews! I have to recognize one of fitness 19s personal trainers, Dallas. Met him a couple months back and was having elbow bursitis act up to the point I couldn’t lift. He heard me over talking and advised I use a tennis ball to stretch that area and the shoulder. He didn’t charge me, he didn’t ask me to sign up to train. He saw a fellow gym goer suffering from pain, offered his advice, and man has it helped me! These last 3 weeks have me feeling like I’m 18 again. Dallas, thank you. I sincerely appreciate your suggestion and even more so appreciate you offering that out of the kindness of your heart with no expectation of anything in return! 10/10 guy, I’d highly recommend. Wonderful establishment with an excellent team! I’ve been to countless gyms in the Pittsburgh/Surrounding areas and have not found a gym like fitness 19. Their team members truly embody the mission and treat you like family. In two years, I’ve yet to show up and see anyone in a bad mood. The front desk is always bright and joyful. Brittany is always a gem up front and ready to assist in any way that she can. The lead trainer, Cam, is everything you’d want in a trainer and team member: Well versed, positive energy, and someone who works with your goals. The gym is always clean. The owners are constantly adding new equipment, and the crowd is awesome! I’ve met good friends here and that’s not always the case at gyms. Generally not overcrowded and I’ve never struggled finding something to do. I’m happy to call fitness 19 my gym family and they have me locked in while I am in the Pittsburgh area. 10/10 highly recommend.

Leaving a post-member review: I feel that the value of Pittsburgh Fits workout program and coaches really becomes apparent when you’re able to join other studios, maybe name brand or otherwise. Though I’m not saying other places are poor workouts, Pittsburgh Fit differentiates itself by having professionals who are personally dedicated to you even without having personal workout sessions. The exercises they do for their classes change out frequently, but for them that’s SUCH a good thing: it always feels like they’re giving the most clearcut path to working out the muscle groups they’re targeting for that class. Though I’m a member no longer because of no longer being in the area, and having not left a review prior, it’s only fair to give credit where it’s due. I hope I can make it back to the area soon just so I can pop back in for a session or two! -Josh M

I just recently became a member at FIT but I've had an overall very positive experience so far! I love the friendly environment and how accessible it's been. My personal trainer, Ivan, is AMAZING and has been super understanding about meeting me where I'm at with my fitness level. I also love the classes run by Amanda. The membership is fairly pricey, especially with the personal training, but definitely worth it for how much I've gotten out of it. Would recommend to anyone looking for a friendly and welcoming workout environment! ✨

Pittsburgh FIT is a great place to workout. The facility is clean and has any equipment you could need. The coaches are all very friendly and helpful and the people are extremely welcoming. I do group classes 2-3x per week and they are a fun and solid workout

Awesome facility with friendly and helpful staff. Grace has been amazing as a personal trainer, working with me when I had to modify workouts due to an unrelated injury. Even as an absolute beginner I have always felt welcome and never judged, which I know is a huge fear starting any kind of exercise. Five stars from me!

This place is great! A clean, beautiful, open facility, welcoming and friendly coaches, and a supportive community of clients. I take the classes, which are always a reasonable size and challenging without being brutal. The coaches are all great about helping with form and suggesting adjustments to meet you at your fitness level. I’m not a “gym guy,” but this place has helped me carve out a place for fitness in my life that I’m actually excited about.

So far what I can say is, we went to find a gym and the young woman at the counter was not super helpful or informative. We asked about a membership, she handed us a paper with what the memberships consist of with no other information. Maybe my expectations were too high, I thought maybe she would explain the different aspects each came with, or a tour. Had I not been to a planet fitness before, I wouldn't have been able to explain it to him. I will however go back to try the "free day" you can get with the app. I hope my experience gets better and there is someone with the willingness to assist.

Decent gym. Insanely crowded & terrible weekend hours. Smith machines are backwards, which make it hard to correct form using the mirrors in front. They need turned around, all of them. This is a massive injury prone situation.

This is not a judgment free zone. I had the worst experience with shaler planet fitness. The staff from 2 days ago were terrible. I took my autistic client to the gym per his request. When we arrived we were not greeted while my individual has a sensory issue he carries his vape around never used it in the gym he knows not to indoors. He wanted to try out some equipment. He is new to the gym. The staff were at the desk laughing and watching our every move. We were there maybe 20 minutes. When were going to leave the staff stopped us and told us that she was watching and that he couldn't vape in the gym which he never did and that I couldn't come to the gym in crocks and that we didn't wipe down the equipment. We carried our own wipes and hand sanitizer but she never said anything to the other people in the gym not wiping equipment down. She proceeded to say say this is your warning and it's not acceptable at the gym. I told her that my client was autistic and that he was new to going to the gym she still said this is your warning and was very rude. So not only did they make fun of my autistic client she upset him and made him feel like he was in trouble. I will never bring any of my clients back to this location.

have been a member for 3 yrs. Pf is an awesome fitness club; staff is friendly the w/o and locker area are well maintained. I typically get in my w/o after work and with the recent operational hour changes particularly Sat. (close @ 7:00p) has presented as challenge. The experience overall is good and I have shared that with people in my circle.

The staff are kids who will sit there on FaceTime while people stand at the desk to get help. Then when they actually start helping… they just leave the phone on speakerphone because your time is not more important than their phone call.

I love showing up here everyday. The owner, Marco, and the staff are all extremely friendly and helpful, especially Darrel. Old school but well maintained and clean. They have everything you need and more. They are cash only. PS Madeline, there’s a gas station next door. You didn’t look too hard for that ATM.

This is truly the perfect gym. The setup and machines are perfect, the lore and vibe is perfect. It’s clean and you can tell everyone respects the equipment. So refreshing to see a gym with so much soul.

The staff are a bunch of old friendly neighborhood meatheads. Extremely affordable. Literally the only thing they don't have that I would like (because it's my preferred form of cardio) is either a stair climber or a rowing machine. But I'm not docking a star for that. Parking, like anywhere in Pittsburgh, sucks. But it's not the worst.

If you are looking for an old-school bodybuilding gym, or a place to lift weights that isn’t a sterile/generic feeling commercial gym — this is the place. All of the staff here is wonderful, friendly, and helpful. This gym uses metal weights (which is hard to come across these days) and has a good variety of machines. One of my favorite aspects of the gym are the trophies and posters that cover almost every inch of the walls. This place has a lot of history, and the staff that work here have a lot of passion for weightlifting (and the Bloomfield/PGH community in general). If you are looking to join a gym that actually has purpose, look no further. Despite being more old-school, everything is maintained very well. Only downside might be the bathroom, because it isn’t large, but that’s not the reason you go here. I would recommend this place to just about anyone, I even bring my dad when he visits because he likes it so much.

Great gym! Def not a chain, this is an old school well maintained and clean local gym.