Fitness Factory

read moreThe Fitness Factory is an independent, locally owned gym in Pittsburgh's Shadyside neighborhood. We have been in business and serving the community for more than 25 years. Our fitness philosophy focuses on combination of strength, cardio, and wellness. We do not sell membership contracts, but instead offer flexible and personalized membership packages. More than 80% of our members use the gym on a regular basis. We take pride in setting ourselves apart from the "big box clubs" by putting the needs of our members first.

read moreFor those of us who lift weights on a regular basis, microscopic muscle tears and proper workout recovery are all part of the building process. That sore-muscle feeling 24 - 48 hours after lifting (DOMS) is a sign of a great workout, but it's our responsibility to judge how far to push our weight training goals while avoiding muscle strains when we've overdone it. In many cases where people go beyond sore muscles and get to a point of strained, pulled or even true muscle tears, it is crucial to take the proper care to recover (and check with your physician depending on severity) before pushing it further in your next workout.

read moreTo start off, there are TONS of advantages to working with a Fitness Factory personal trainer, primarily because you have a professional plan your workout which allows you to not have to think about what you want to do/should do in the gym. You hire a doctor to fix your body and a dentist to fix your teeth, why wouldn't you hire a personal trainer to help fix, maintain, and fine tune your body? SAFETY: One of the most efficient ways to learn proper form, technique and how to use machines correctly.

read moreClick on the gym membership you wish to purchase and you'll be directed to your shopping cart. We are a true 24 hour gym when an All Access is purchased - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, all holidays, NEVER closed! Try out the Fitness Factory with a $15 Day Pass. If you decide to join, we'll take the $15 off of your selected membership. We are committed to meeting your needs with a variety of flexible, affordable memberships.

read moreI don't know about you, but I am a creature of habit. I like routine. Don't get me wrong, spontaneity has its place in my life, but when it comes to most daily activities, I like to have at least a tentative plan. This can mean different things to different people. Some like to have the same schedule Monday-Friday. Personally, I like each day of my week to have variety, but I like the variety to be planned. What I do on Monday is likely not the same as on Tuesday, but my Mondays are all very similar.

read moreThis is a quote I hear from new clients on a regular basis in my private practice. Being a Dietitian and self-cited mediator of information, what better way to answer this question then a quick Google search? In 0.28 seconds, Google finds me 24 million results that supposedly answer this seemingly popular issue. Upon further inspection of the information at my fingertips, I find an article on Business Insider: "10 Foods that will give you energy." That is a nice list covering a variety of nutrient dense foods.

read moreFrancesca (Fran) Mammarelli is the Head Personal Trainer and Nutritionist at the Fitness Factory. Since 1999, Fran has dedicated her career to making her client's minds and bodies the best they can be. Nationally certified in two advanced certifications with the International Fitness Professionals Association and Aerobics and Fitness Association of America, she also holds certifications in CPR and Advanced Life Support. Fran practices what she preaches, and has been a fitness model at the Arnold Classic Body Building Show, Physical Magazine, GNC and countless commercials, billboards and magazines.

read moreWhen a new member takes their first tour of the Fitness Factory, the space alone catches their attention. We understand that it's hard to imagine a 9,000 square foot state-of-the-art workout facility hiding behind those front windows. Occasionally we'll even meet new members that have been walking the sidewalks of South Highland Avenue for years without dropping in. We try our best to give potential members a feel for our neighborhood gym from the video tour, blog, equipment information and images on our website.