Union Fitness

Union Fitness has been my go to gym for the past couple years. The gym itself has the equiptment necessary for strength training, yoga, spin and overall fitness. It is well organized and clean. It's not the biggest space but it is laid out well. If you are looking to get a workout in, for the most part, all the equiptment you may need is there. Now to the best part of Union Fitness and that is the staff and the community. The staff really seems to care about the members of Union Fitness and have been incredible in boosting moral and ensuring everyone that walks through those doors feels supported. I started my UF journey in 2020 taking #powerful classes with CJ and Curtis. They were extremely knowledgeable about strength training and brought positive energy and vibes to every single class. I would highly recommend stopping in for a #powerful class if you have any interest in getting into strength training. I would be remiss if I also didnt mention the overall community at UF. There have been countless bootcamps, fundraisers and happy hours that the staff have put on to help foster a open, accepting and caring community for those that seek it. I hope this trend continues.

I’ve been a member of Union for a long time, first introduced to the gym after spectating my very first powerlifting meet. I initially joined with a goal of building strength, and Union not only supported me through my first powerlifting meet but also adapted when my focus shifted to cardio and mobility—and back to strength again. As a regular at Union whether it’s Cardio Lab, Yoga, or Powerful—I’ve consistently had a great experience. My favorite class is the 5 PM Powerful with CJ and Dahveed. The energy and camaraderie among members help create the best gym community this city has to offer! The programming at Union is always on point. Whether it’s agility and endurance training in the summer or focusing on PRs and refining technique in the winter, every class is designed to challenge, engage, and inspire. No matter your goals, Union offers a workout that will push you to new heights while feeling supported every step of the way. If you're looking for a gym with top-notch programming and a strong, welcoming community, Union is the place to be.

As a traveling powerlifter, this place was perfect for drop-ins while I was visiting Pittsburgh. Everyone who works there is super nice. There is ample equipment - I never felt like I needed to fight someone for a squat rack. They also have deadlift jacks and platforms, a ton of special bars, and really everything you could want. (Well, I couldn't find an EZ curl bar? But I bet there's one somewhere and I just wasn't looking in the right place.)

Good proximity within north side - so walkable. Overly blue collar vibe - seems more tailored toward folks who wish to be power lifters vs professional corporate folks who desire a general workout out after the workday is done. My take.

Union is always clean, inclusive, offers great classes— but what really stands apart from other gyms is the trainers and staff. The staff and trainers are next level friendly, helpful, and dedicated. You can count on someone you recognize being around to answer any questions, offer a piece of advice if asked, even just a friendly conversation between sets. The staff and trainers are where it’s at.