Arsenal Strength - Group & Personal Training

Fantastic experience: This place is awesome! Open gym and barbell classes provide a super cool environment and the coaches are all very knowledgable and helpful!

Fantastic experience: New facility located in Lawrenceville on Butler Street. Big open gym floor complete with one part in astro turf to do agility drills. The head coach Brooks DiFiore is very knowledgeable and offers a Sports Performance class for teenagers and their specific sport that they play.

Fantastic experience: Great classes and atmosphere! Very knowledgeable and helpful staff. Their Just Get Fit class is one of the best workouts I've ever done!

Fantastic experience: Arsenal makes consistently going to the gym easy. Fun atmosphere, great community, and challenging workouts that continue to push you. Price of admission can be daunting at first glance but well worth every bit.

Fantastic experience: I have only been going to this gym for two weeks now, but I know I will be sticking with things long term. Everyone is so friendly here. The coaches really take the time to explain the movements to you, they are friendly, and keep you motivated. The other members are just as friendly. Smiles all around, laughing, joking, and giving congrats at the end of each workout. No matter what your skill level is, you will feel at home here. The coaches call it a community gym, and completely agree. Thanks Arsenal for helping me get back on track :)

Fantastic experience: Very welcoming and friendly place! Would recommend to anyone looking to try CrossFit

Fantastic experience: I wanted to turn over a new leaf and they have helped me 110%. The trainers there are nice and so helpful and knowledgeable. I'm so happy I have found this gym.

Fantastic experience: Positive: Professionalism Arsenal has great coaches and a friendly atmosphere - I really look forward to going to class! I highly recommend Arsenal to everyone, regardless of whether or not you have any CrossFit experience.

Fantastic experience: I have a really twisted history with diet and fitness so it was really important for me to find a trainer that understands how critical it is for me to stay mentally well while working on my physical health. Shannon at Arsenal is amazing. She is motivating but not in a fake, condescending way, she is genuine and knows her stuff. The focus has not been on losing weight (I haven’t even gotten on a scale) it’s been about showing myself what my body can do. I’ve actually been pleasantly surprised at the results too! I’m early on in my journey but after 2 years off of no gym, Shannon is getting me back to it! Everyone else that I’ve met so far is incredibly nice and welcoming! Also, Shannons dog, Huey, is at the gym most days and he is the sweetest work out partner you could ask for!

Fantastic experience: I am coming up on my fourth week at this fantastic establishment and I can confidently say this is the BEST fitness experience I have ever had! The coaches are very informative, super helpful, and motivating too. Crossfit is a beast of a sport and you will get very, verrry sweaty BUT they make it so easy to do the modified movements and exercises which is a necessity for me personally. They even have challenges which is so much fun (just started one)! It's just very thorough all around the board and I am stoked to be a part of it

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication Every one is so friendly! I feel so motivated doing the work outs and seeing improvement! Really great place and people!

Fantastic experience: I really can’t recommend Arsenal enough. Great community atmosphere, encouraging, and welcoming with newcomers. Everything you need to jump start a healthy lifestyle or renew your passion for fitness by trying something new. Be prepared to work really hard, but also have a ton of fun.

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality Great place, with great people. Help me train around injuries, and my fitness has improved a lot.

Fantastic experience: Be ready to sweat. Great workouts, awesome coaches. Nothing but good vibes and energy all around

Fantastic experience: I recently joined Arsenal and have been really happy with the commitment of the coaches to keep you on track with your goals. Everyone has been helpful and welcoming!

Fantastic experience: I just started here. If you want to move on to the CrossFit (which they call Metcon) classes, you first have to have four sessions one-on-one with a trainer. I really enjoyed the personal training. My trainer helped me with techniques and showed me the proper ways to do things so I don’t get hurt. But she also introduced me to an alphabet soup of whoop a$$ each session, and it was awesome to push myself like that. I’m really looking forward to some more hard workouts in metcon and boot camp. (You don’t have to do the one on one if you just want to enroll in boot camp). Above all, I totally recommend this gym. Great people, easy parking, nice atmosphere, and the communication is amazing. Another shower would be nice though. But the one they have is nice and always clean.

Fantastic experience: I can’t believe I found a gym where I actually enjoy working out. The workouts are challenging but have helped me push myself far beyond what I ever thought I was capable of. The coaching staff is very knowledgeable and encouraging toward everyone. They spend a lot of time breaking down the movements in each workout to ensure that everyone can safely do their best and avoid injury all the while having fun. Unlike any other gym I have tried, Arsenal offers a nutrition program. Rather than promoting “lose weight fast” or special shakes, the Arsenal nutrition program helps you change your habits toward food in ways that are sustainable for the rest of your life. I would recommend this gym to anyone.

Fantastic experience: I’m coming up on my second year at Arsenal Strength as well as my second year of ever lifting weights as a workout, at 30+. The coaches have the patience to get you moving in the right direction and then can hit an entirely different gear to push you in ways you didn’t think were possible. Clean gym! Great owners! Great people!

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality Arlene was my personal trainer. She had a lot of knowledge about the exercises and about lifting weights. She would demonstrate everything for me. She also corrected my movements if I was wrong. Arlene was very kind and patient.

Fantastic experience: I have been a member at Arsenal Strength for going on two years now. Many of these reviews will tell you how great the community, the coaching, and the extra programming is, so I won't. What I will say is if you have repeatedly failed at getting your fitness on track like I did, that your goals sound like "Be fit/be healthy/lose weight" but beyond that have no idea how to get there, then you need to come here. My idea of fitness was based entirely on the athleticism of my youth, a decade plus behind me when I started, and all I knew how to do in a gym was "some cardio" and "do what it says on the machine." But when I came here, not only did I find a great community, the accountability and motivation to come regularly, and a whole different understanding of what being "fit" meant, it showed me what was possible. This is what power lifting is, this is what weightlifting is, here are skills that can only be acquired through an evolving set of steps until you achieve that goal. I didn't have to worry about setting goals in the beginning because you just show up and do the workout they give you, but over time I learned what goals I WANTED to set, and they gave me the space and support I needed to pursue them safely. At the end of the day, if you already had specific goals and a concrete plan to achieve them, you wouldn't be reading this review. You are like I was, with a vague idea of what you want and no idea how to get there. And there is no place like Arsenal to show you the way.

Fantastic experience: I have a background in weightlifting fairly seriously and going to private gyms my whole life. I just recently started going here and I have to say it is an awesome experience. The scheduling system + tracking system is really nice since it helps you keep track of your goals and makes the process a lot more than just showing up and doing a workout. Overall super happy 10/10 would recommend!

Fantastic experience: Dr.Grant (cyropractor) and Shannon (physical trainer) are both awesome. The location is great as well.

Fantastic experience: I just recently became involved with Arsenal Fitness while participating in their Fit for Fall Challenge and it’s really been a great experience. I’m always intimidated to try new things, especially involving fitness, but this is a great community. The coaches are welcoming and encouraging, especially Liz, who was a great leader for the program I participated it. I’m taking away many positive results and changes to my diet and lifestyle. Looking forward to much long term success with the foundation that was formed during this challenge.

Fantastic experience: Arsenal Strength is one of those places that literally becomes like a second home. Not just because of the workouts but mainly the people that make it so great. I have never felt more welcomed and supported. I have tried every type of gym membership and although I received a good workout it never made me want to come back. Arsenal and the people that make it so special make me never want to take a day off. On top of the great workouts, competition, and camaraderie it also offers nutrition coaching. I just completed a six-week nutrition challenge at Arsenal and saw results I thought I could not achieve. The best part of the challenge was learning how to have a healthy relationship with food that I can sustain. I recommend everyone try this place out and you will not be disappointed!

Fantastic experience: I've been a member at Arsenal for 3 1/2 years, my second longest relationship ever. I started at Arsenal shortly after completing a half marathon in 2016 and proclaiming I'd never run again. When I moved, I actually based where I wanted to live on how quickly I could get to the gym, and I am by no means a 'gym rat'. It was just the first place I felt like a part of something bigger, something meaningful, I was definitely right. I can't say enough good things about the arsenal community, it continues to grow and evolve and is constantly improving. If you are looking for something that you're going to stick with, look no further. You'll have all the support and guidance you could ask for.

Fantastic experience: I’ve been attending CrossFit classes for two years at Arsenal. I have found the coaches to be great athletes and teachers. The facility has all the equipment needed for a great workout. The staff are encouraging and positive. I just completed their Fit for Fall nutrition challenge where the focus was on making habits and choices that support healthy eating rather than simply providing you with a diet. I learned a lot and am glad I took the challenge.

Fantastic experience: I came across an ad for a "New You" program in 2016. I was being destroyed by anxiety, self doubt, grief, and depression. I gained a love for myself that I didn't know I had. I found my strong. My physical, emotional, and mental strong when I walked in those doors.

Fantastic experience: I have been a member at Arsenal Strength for 4 years, and before joining I never would have imagined that my gym would become a home to me. I was terrified of the idea of joining Crossfit, but knew that if I couldn’t commit to joining the closest gym to me that I would never make serious changes. I just finished the Fit for Fall Nutrition Challenge and after participating in almost every challenge over the years (Whole Foods, Paleo, Carb Cycling, Macro Counting) I can say that this has been the best one yet! I have been a yo-yo dieter my entire life, and while I have no problem walking into the gym for class 4-5 times a week, I still struggle with properly fueling myself outside of the gym. I have historically had the all-or-nothing mindset when it comes to nutrition, but this challenge was a great start to break down that mentality of falling off of a fictitious ‘wagon’. The InBody Scanner makes all the difference in my eyes! The scanner does a full body composition analysis which shows progress beyond what the scale says. I can’t wait to continue to track my progress and make memories with the amazing group that I now call my family. Cheers to another 4 years!

Fantastic experience: I’ve been a member of Arsenal Strength for almost 3 years and I continue to learn and grow each day. The coaching is top notch, the extra classes and support are unparalleled and the community is like family. I recently completed a nutrition challenge and have totally reset my relationship with food in just six weeks. I’ve been given the tools to not just succeed while actively participating in the program but turning subtle changes into a lifestyle. I’ve never felt positive in my eating habits and I finally feel like I have control. Just another reason to love this place!

Fantastic experience: I recently became a member of Arsenal Strength. All I can say is...WOW! It's been a great six weeks. Everyone has been so welcoming, friendly, and positive. The Nutrition Challenge has helped me focus on self-care, mindfulness, and consistency with my eating habits. The workouts are dynamic, challenging, and I am already seeing physical changes. I feel stronger and happier than I have in a while. Arsenal truly is an amazing group of individuals committed to inclusion, community, and better living through positive choices.

Fantastic experience: I am just finishing up a Fit Challenge at Arsenal Strength. While this isn’t my “home” CF gym I thought it would be a great experience to learn a few things from someone else in regards to nutrition. Wow was I and am I impressed!!!! The level of engagement I received through these 6 weeks is indescribable! While I have always “dieted” and eat pretty healthy, working with the Arsenal team really made me more aware and kick a few of my “bad” habits to the curb. I would highly recommend checking out Arsenal if you are looking for nutrition coaching - coaching that is personalized and realistic! You won’t be disappointed!!!

Fantastic experience: I've been doing Crossfit for a few months and it has definitely helped me to get on the path to being in shape. I've always struggled with being consistent with working out but the environment here actually makes me want to go back each week. I recently did the Nutrition Challenge and I learned so many techniques for how to better plan my meals and improve my diet. I feel like I will use what I learned for the rest of my life to continue to improve my health and stay in shape.

Fantastic experience: I’ve been a member at Arsenal for nearly 3 years and I absolutely love the challenge of the workouts, the close-knit community, and genuine welcoming nature of all coaches and members. In the last six months I’ve completed specialty programs in gymnastics and nutrition which both greatly improved my physical ability as well as overall wellness. Three years ago I was nervous that I was in over my head with CrossFit but from the first class the coaches and members reassured me that there is a level for anyone and everyone for every workout. I’m so glad I jumped in and never looked back!

Fantastic experience: Great vibe and fun, intense workouts. Equally welcoming for people with 6-packs or who drink 6-packs.

Fantastic experience: Hands down the best fitness facility I have ever been to!! The coaches are unbelievably knowledgeable and incredibly motivating. The culture of the gym is one of total inclusion, acceptance, and support for one another. I’ve never experienced anything like it before. I have found my fitness home at last!

Fantastic experience: The wife and I really enjoy the bump n grind aka 30/30 aka cyclefit class here. The staff are friendly and they also host some fun fitness special events.

Fantastic experience: A great gym and very supportive environment. I have been a member for a year and a half and have been consistently going 4 to 5 days a week. Before this I have not stuck with any other form of exercise for more than 6 months. All the coaches really want to set you up for success. Contrary to popular belief you don’t need to be in shape to start just the desire to improve your fitness level wherever it may be.

Fantastic experience: Motivating coaches with expert fitness knowledge. Fun, energetic atmosphere with a strong, supportive community. Dynamic programming with an individual focus and personal attention.

Fantastic experience: Brooks and his team at Arsenal went out of their way to make me feel like I was a part of the family. I was always very intimidated by CrossFit previously and never thought I could “do it.” I signed up for the “New You” 6-week challenge in the summer of 2016 and was very nervous but excited. Much to my surprise, I had nothing to be nervous about. There is a great emphasis on proper training techniques while at the same time motivating you to work harder. While I am not a regular member, I would have no hesitation recommending Arsenal Strength to any of my friends who are looking to get into CrossFit in the Greater Pittsburgh area.

Fantastic experience: Such a wonderful gym! The coaches are extremely supportive and very knowledgeable. The community is amazing as well. I've only been there a few months and already I feel like I'm a part of the family.

Fantastic experience: The coaches at Arsenal Strength made me feel comfortable starting out, and the community here is amazing. I've gotten stronger and healthier not only physically, but mentally and emotionally. Fantastic gym!

Fantastic experience: I’ve never enjoyed working out until I found Arsenal Strength! The coaches are amazing and the community is so supportive and awesome! I couldn’t imagine belonging to any other gym!!

Fantastic experience: Great gym, great coaches, great people. All in all, a great community.

Fantastic experience: Arsenal Strength is my home away from home. I’ve been a member for nearly 3 years and I couldn’t be happier with my decision to join. The close-knit community does such a great job of welcoming anyone who walks through the door, no matter the skill level or experience. It honestly feels like a family to me. The coaches are motivational and informative, really emphasizing technique and also constantly reminding everyone to enjoy every moment. They have really helped me make great strides in my physical fitness, as well as my own self-doubts when I feel like giving up on a workout. I would recommend Arsenal Strength to anyone and everyone.