Altus

Fantastic experience: My 6 week program is nearly finished and the results I’m seeing are incredible. I’m meeting goals, I’m stronger, and the coaches do an amazing job at tailoring their sessions to my unique set of needs.

Fantastic experience: Altus gym is one of the best gyms I have ever belonged to. The equipment is great and the entire staff is extremely friendly and helpful.

Fantastic experience: I like the gym. Everyone there has been very nice so far. Took a sample class today with James Knight. He did a good job with me and Miss Sonia. He was very patient, silly, but taught us some good exercises. When I can finally afford it, I hope to go back and get an actual membership. Check it out. The members I’ve met said they love it, so Altus must be doing something right. :)

Fantastic experience: Best personal training Gym I have used. Wonderful staff and atmosphere.

Fantastic experience: From my very first visit, a conversation with John about whether Altus was the right place for me and about his vision for health and wellness across the lifetime regardless of limitations, I felt welcomed. I was assigned to James as a trainer. He is such a good person — kind and patient and encouraging, and very committed to our agreed upon goals. Also he is inspirational; his own story is one of overcoming injury and striving for his personal maximum potential, which is how I approach maximum fitness despite some health limitations, even as I near my 79th birthday. I moved to Pittsburgh recently, but previously spent 12 years with a trainer at a facility I loved in Florida that saw me through two knee replacements, a shoulder replacement, the onset of A-fib, a collapsed pelvic muscle, and arthritis in my spine, and helped me maintain a cheerful, hopeful idea of what I could do regardless of circumstances. I am a Psychologist who works in a field focused on psycho-bio-spiritual well-being and our innate mental health which transcends circumstances and limitations. I feel very much at home at Altus and appreciate the genuine friendliness and enthusiasm of the whole staff. It’s not just a gym; it’s a healthy place to be. I am so happy my move to Pittsburgh located me only a fee blocks away.

Fantastic experience: Overall a fantastic experience. The Coaches at Altus are invested in seeing you succeed with your fitness goals. I would highly recommend to anyone, experiences or not, wanting to get in the gym, learn about your body, and maximize your potential.

Fantastic experience: I had a great experience at Altus. The trainers are super knowledgeable and encouraging. The overall atmosphere of the place is great to be a part of.

Fantastic experience: LOVE Altus! The supportive staff go above and beyond to help you reach your goals!

Fantastic experience: I was in town visiting friends and did a drop-in class and had a great experience. It was my first time using the Versaclimber and the instructor very clearly demonstrated and explained how to properly use it. I was dripping sweat at the end of the class and had a great time doing so! You can tell the staff takes time to know their members by name. I’d definitely go back again the next time I visit Pittsburgh.

Fantastic experience: I trained with Aaron at Altus for about 3 months and it was one of the best decisions I made for myself and my health!! Everyone I met was friendly, fun, and encouraging & that helped me to recognize a strength I didn’t know I had. I was definitely pushed out of my comfort zone, but it was so worth it in the end !

Fantastic experience: Awesome place. They have a great approach to fitness, focusing on your overall fitness and health. The trainers are great, encouraging you to push over your boundaries.

Fantastic experience: I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Altus. From the content of the classes to the overall structure of the programs it is by far the best work out facility I have been a member of. The entire staff is extremely attentive and genuinely interested in helping you reach your goals. Would recommend to anyone looking to better themselves physically and mentally with a team excited to help in the process.

Fantastic experience: I have had such a great experience at this gym so far! I just recently started the 4 week transformation program with Aaron and have been nothing but pleased so far. The gym is very professional and welcoming!

Fantastic experience: New things scare me. It’s likely why I find myself in the situation I’m in, and growing older has intensified the willingness to create a new adventure in my life – which was magnified greatly by the pandemic. I walked passed Altus a thousand times to get to my car or to grab lunch. At some point I felt an urgency to get back into shape, and I made an appointment to come in to view the place and get a sense of what this gym is about. On my first day, the coaches greeted me warmly by name. That’s a huge deal to me because my first name is difficult for most people to pronounce. I was tense, but James helped me lighten my attitude. I’m so serious all the time! The coach I was assigned to, Aaron, helped me grow in many ways. I appreciated how his responses were in care, with extreme thoughtfulness and was consistently positive. His guidance with exercise and nutrition went far beyond the exercise and nutrition realm – the guidance was more like altars to rest on until the next challenge came up. The program helped shed my old perspective on my life and created a safe place for me to exist and push myself. Last, not least—the owner John took the time to share some insight with me. I keep his advice close and I’ll share it with you: 1. We become what we practice. 2. With rewarded success we get stronger, with every accepted failure we get weaker. 3. Perception is the basis for all of our thoughts. I highly recommend this gym to ANYONE. If you want someone to walk with you, consider this gem (or gym) in Pittsburgh! -LeCrisha

Fantastic experience: Altus is amazing! I love the culture and the selection of classes that they offer. I love routine and with the classes, I’m able to get an effective workout in for less than an hour. Works perfectly with my schedule outside of the gym too.

Fantastic experience: Lovely people, very welcoming. Everyone is super nice and very honest with everything. Workouts kick you a** in a nice way. Very excited for every upcoming class.

Fantastic experience: Altus is the best gym experience I’ve had in years! After hating going to other gyms, leaving feeling defeated, and having to drag myself back, I found Altus, and it’s been a completely different experience. Every single trainer is knowledgeable and professional, patient, fun, and so friendly! Whether it’s personal training or their small group sessions, I get a great workout and leave feeling like I’ve made some progress. They’re here for everyone to keep getting better, no matter what level you’re at already, and it’s a great place to be. Don’t wait to join, do it now!

Fantastic experience: Highly recommended!!!!!! The gym is amazing and clean. They have some of the best equipment I've seen in a gym. The staff is amazing. They took the time to assist me, my wife , and our son and made sure all our needs and questions were answered. You feel like part of a family when being a part of this gym. They are knowledgeable and take your health into consideration. They make you feel like a priority. Big ups to Thiago he was the best. Ten out of ten!!!!!!!

Fantastic experience: I have been a member at many gyms but none of them have compared to what John and Cherise have built here with Altus. I thought I was in shape and then joined Altus many years ago. The facility is top-notch with equipment quality that you will not find anywhere else in the burgh. Also, the instructors are the secret sauce. This place is not your ordinary gym - if you are ready to get in shape for real this time and have fun doing it stop looking

Fantastic experience: Awesome gym! The entire staff has so much knowledge and are extremely welcoming. The classes are great and the instructors make sure you get the most out of every workout. 10/10 would recommend!

Fantastic experience: Love this gym. I've been a member at 5+ gyms over the years and I've finally found the gym for me. Never have the staff and fellow gym-goers been so friendly and welcoming. I've been a member since mid-January. They gave me exactly what I was looking for with nutrition and workouts. They told me what to eat and what to do which made it easy to reach my goals. I lost 28 pounds and got stronger. I can't say enough good things about AltusHPO. Thank you to John and his team.

Fantastic experience: I came for the 7-day trial and I’m staying for the membership! If you’re looking for a gym where you’re not the only one invested in your fitness journey, look no further than Altus-HPO! Knowing that this gym is a place that athletes come to train was somewhat intimidating but once I got in the gym and took my first classes (boxing with Coach Jordan and ride and climb with Coach Heather - tough and highly recommended classes) I knew I would keep coming back. The classes are tough, as I said, but the coaches are so motivating and there pushing you through mental blocks throughout class. Once you’re done, that feeling of accomplishment washes over you and you’ll feel the need and the desire to schedule that next class! State-of-the-art equipment, spotless facility and coaches and faculty who are invested in seeing you be better, healthier, more fit person. I’m very glad to have found Altus-HPO.

Fantastic experience: Absolutely love it here! I was looking for a gym to join that would bring me a community to work out with in addition to improving my workouts. I definitely found that at Altus…the team is great, as are the other members! The coaches are really knowledgeable, engaging, and welcoming. They give solid advice on how to meet goals and prevent/work around injury. There’s a great mix of workout sessions throughout the week to pick one that works with my variable schedule each day. It’s also clean and has great locker rooms. So glad I found Altus!

Fantastic experience: Altus has transformed my approach to fitness, strength/movement training, nutrition, and being well – joining their community was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Group classes are fun, educational, and support ALL intensity levels for which you want to train. This is not an ordinary gym. Altus trainers pay a lot of attention to their clients and excel at making you feel a part of their incredibly supportive team. Regular clients are friendly and supportive of each other in a welcoming environment. You can choose to work out on your own or immerse yourself in everything that Altus has to offer – if you walk away from this place unchanged, you didn’t fully utilize the resources they offer all of their clients. The Altus team really wants each and every one of their clients to succeed and will challenge you every day. Access to the most modern fitness equipment in an incredible space with personalized instruction - in the heart of downtown – places like this don’t exist at their price point. You won’t find another place like Altus!

Fantastic experience: Hats off to the John & Team to bring the best fitness platform in Pittsburgh, The improvement I have seen within three months at Altus is incredible and the results are so visible to reach the desired goal. John has bring the best team of coaches - Pete, Jordan, Cherise, Antonio who all are very knowledgeable, supportive, caring and willing to push you to achieve your desired goal at any time, No matter what whether you are in personal training session or in group classes or following the workout, Altus teams pay a lot of attention to you and keep motivating you to do better than yesterday. The platform provides variety of options for building strength, flexibility, biking, boxing, rowing, climbing. As a part of Altus family, I can proudly say when you walk in, you will push your limits that you aren’t aware of, You will truly feel the meaning of its YOU vs YOU and will constantly see the improvement in your strength, body and mindset, If you are truly looking for change in you, want to Be more Than Fit, Be ABLE ! - join ALTUS

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality Wonderful gym. Great staff, they are all so knowledgeable and help you with anything you need especially to reach your fitness goals. The owners and staff are very welcoming and caring, much better than a chain facility such as Planet Fitness, etc.

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality Honestly the best gym I’ve ever been too. It has variety and kick a** workouts but my favorite aspect is really the community. You’re a part of something when you are a member there.

Fantastic experience: Joined Altus 2.5 months ago because I was tired of working out on my own without getting results. John(badass army ranger/intelligence officer retired) and Shari his wife(the owners) truly care about your progress and really want you to hit your goals. When I joined John spent at least 1 hour with me to make sure they could help and more importantly make sure I would get the results I wanted and the coaches have been very helpful since that initial consult. I really don’t like exercising but with Altus I find myself wanting to be there and push myself as much as I can. All the coaches are super nice, knowledgeable, fun and are also super committed to your success! Shout out to Pete, James, Heather, Ben, and T money! Love them all! As for my own results I already have better posture, a thinner waist line, less pain, better movement, I’m more flexible and more importantly I have more energy for life, golfing, fishing, and my career. I’ve never been a gym guy and I really can’t say enough good things about Altus because it’s not just a gym… it’s a results driven team of accountability partners! Thanks Altus!!

Fantastic experience: I did a few trial classes to see how I liked Altus and was hooked! Equipment is high-end and having great coaches to guide you to get the most out of every work out is fantastic. Class sizes are smaller so you get personal attention and the other customers are all great and supportive which encourages me to get to the gym!

Fantastic experience: Easily the best gym in Pittsburgh. Nothing but great things to say about Altus. The staff is incredible, the owners genuinely care about you progressing, and the facilities/workouts are absolutely top of the line. If you’re looking for a place to be a part of a community and pushed to be better, this is the place.

Fantastic experience: There is no better way to start your day than with a group class (or two) at Altus. Even at 5am, they never fail to personally welcome you with a smile. The instructors go out of their way to get to know you and your limits, create a team environment, and educate you about your workout. The variety in their workout class offerings as well as their equipment is unmatched. The schedule is both flexible and continuously updating to keep you on your toes.

Fantastic experience: This is without question the best gym I've been a member of. The team at Altus is dedicated, knowledgeable, engaging and just plain fun. The variety of classes and equipment makes for a very challenging workout that never gets old. If you're looking to get out of the usual gym routine and do something new then THIS IS THE PLACE.

Fantastic experience: Love this place! These classes are the perfect addition to my current running regimen. I hurry in at lunch for a quick class. The coaches never disappoint with a tough workout and then I get a quick shower in the clean locker rooms before returning to work. It’s a great break in the day!

Fantastic experience: Altus has a variety of classes, skilled instructors, modern equipment, flexible hours and a client-focused approach to service. I have been able to transform my workout style and feel like I’m working out smarter (and harder!). Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Altus is amazing. Probably the most complete gym I’ve ever belonged to — equipment is top notch, programming is well-considered, flexible for your individual goals, the facility is brand new and impeccable, and the nutritional coaching is phenomenal.

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend Altus HPO! I joined last year after trying a week membership trial, which was the best fitness decision I have made in the last five years. The classes are great, but I particularly enjoy the open gym. You can apply what you learned from their trainers/classes throughout the week during open gym times. Further echoing what other have been reviewing about the facilities/equipment, they have a diversity of unique equipment that is state of the art and well maintained (Plus really nice/clean locker rooms). The overall gym is fantastic, but what really distinguishes Altus from the other gym’s I have belonged to in the past is the quality of the staff. John/Cherise and their team have created a very welcoming environment, focused on helping everyone (beginner to advanced) achieve their specific fitness goals. I would consider myself a beginner with a goal of strength training, and the trainers I have worked with at Altus have provided great instruction/programming to help me achieve my strength training goals. Even during open gym, John has given me advice regarding proper technique and mechanics of the deadlift to optimize strength and prevent injury. If you want to give yourself the best opportunity to achieve your fitness goals, you definitely need to check this place out!

Fantastic experience: Altus and their coaches are without a doubt the most knowledgeable, caring and invested individuals that I’ve ever come to know at a workout facility. Working in the downtown Pittsburgh area for over 10 years I’ve been a member of several different gyms. This is the only gym where I feel like I’m part of a family when I walk in and at the same time have been pushed to limits that I didn’t know were possible. If you are truly looking to change your body, your strength and your mindset, while in a clean and comfortable environment, Altus is the solution.

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality All of the coaches have been super supportive and helpful as I've gotten back into working out regularly. They are great about customizing the workouts as needed based on skill level and get to know you and your goals personally.

Fantastic experience: I’ve been going to Altus for the past 4 months. The staff is extremely helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. I’d highly recommend coming in and checking the place out. You will not be disappointed. They offer very fair prices for the amount of service you receive and it is a completely state of the art facility. It’s not your typical boring gym. There are classes for everyone and they offer a wide variety of options everyday. It’s a family like atmosphere and they make everyone feel comfortable.

Fantastic experience: Enthusiastic trainers, great facility. Altus has a great culture and seems to attract people that are serious about getting in or staying in shape without the weird cross-fit cult vibes and without coming off as pretentious. A great spot if you just want to hop in a class and get a quick workout in after work but If you are training for something specific or trying to fine tune a 5k time they can go deep and help you build a plan for that as well.

Fantastic experience: I joined Altus right when it opened and I have been so impressed! I have taken all of the classes and it’s tough to choose which class to take each day because I love them all! Every session has been both tough and rewarding and everyone who works there is so knowledgeable- I feel like I am in great hands. I’m looking forward to seeing how my fitness progresses. Thank you for putting together such a great facility and team!

Fantastic experience: One of the best gyms in Pittsburgh! All the trainers are extremely knowledgeable, approachable and well trained. Being able to go to one place for four different types of classes is awesome, and they are great for all levels. It is good for someone looking for a variety in workout routine or who has plateaued/bored with their current routine. The structure of schedule allows for multiple classes in a row which is also something I enjoy. Really nice locker rooms too!!

Fantastic experience: Excellent classes that work with you at your level, but push you to improve in fitness, skill, and knowledge. Best trainers/coaches I’ve ever encountered. Top level equipment and technology you won’t find at other gyms. Went in with sciatic pain, and after an assessment by Dave am working my way to being pain free. Locker rooms are super clean, and offer more privacy than most gyms. Can’t say enough good things about this place.

Fantastic experience: Today, I took a boxing class at Altus. It was the first time I've taken a class like that, and the trainer did an amazing job explaining the moves and making me feel comfortable. Then, the Client Services Manager took me on a tour of the gym and showed me all that Altus has to offer, including a Versa Climber room, spin room, punching bag area, and workout area. The variety of classes offered and equipment available are sure to satisfy anyone from a beginner to an experienced gym-goer.

Fantastic experience: I've been working out at Altus for about 2 months, and absolutely love it. The coaches are all very good and specialize in their respective areas, whether its boxing, spinning, versa-climber, or foundry exercises. It's a team atmosphere where you'll get to know the coaches and other members. I've gone from eating lunch out every day downtown, to mixing it up with the various classes that they have and is something that I look forward to every day. I'd highly recommend if you live and/or work downtown.

Fantastic experience: This gym was perfect. Excellent body weight equipment, free weights, boxes, squat racks, ropes, and curved self-propelled treadmills. We did not partake in any classes, although they looked very challenging and heart rate monitors were given to the people and displayed on a screen, which was super cool. Small gym but has everything necessary for an amazing workout, in fact I got too fatigued to try all the things I wanted to. Very helpful and knowledgeable staff, and a sweet boxing area. Also was never busy when we went, It was like we had the gym to ourselves. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: This is the top notch gym in Pittsburgh. From the moment you enter, all staff provide a warm welcome & go above and beyond to cater to your personal fitness goals. During my visit, I had an impromptu one on one session with Hailey, who instantly made me feel comfortable and showed me how to use many of the gym strength building and stretching tools. I also took a boxing class with Benjamin, who ran a dynamic and perfectly paced class. He was careful to account for the group’s varying skill levels while consistently challenging us to build greater endurance. It’s an incredible opportunity to have a former pro boxer as a fitness instructor, and this is one of the key factors that helps Altus stand out above other local gym options.

Fantastic experience: Best gym in Pittsburgh!! The coaches are all amazing, knowledgeable and so friendly. You get a variety of classes in one gym, so there's always a new challenge and it’s impossible to get bored. The coaches give one on one attention and training to each member no matter how big the class, which makes it feel like you have a personal trainer. I’ve learned so much from them in just a few months and have had a lot of fun doing it. I just started their nutrition coaching and have already seen the benefits. I would recommend this gym to everyone, no matter your fitness level!

Fantastic experience: Altus is hands down the best gym I’ve ever been to. The facility is brand new and has incredible equipment. There are different types of dynamic workouts available so you’re never bored! Also - the staff is wonderful!! I actually get the feeling that they all genuinely care about my fitness and well being. They’re all very friendly!

Fantastic experience: The improvement I have seen after over two months at Altus is incredible. Altus has a staff that knows what they are talking about and makes each and every class feel personalized. The level of comfort you feel walking in and the challenging classes they provide is unlike any other gym in the area. Different styles of classes help to meet every level so that anyone and everyone can enjoy the class! I look forward to walking in knowing that my day is going to start with a thirty or forty-five minute workout that is going to push me and require the best from me.