X Shadyside

Fantastic experience: This gym suits my needs perfectly. The spin classes are regularly schedules, and the instructors excellent. There's good weights, treadmills and its open whenever I need. Lots of friendly people - excellent gym

Fantastic experience: Excellent facilities. Staff is friendly and helpful. Trainers are very knowledgeable, thorough, and patient.

Fantastic experience: Have gone to this gym for about a month after leaving planet fitness and it is incredible. Owner is a sweet lady who is around a lot and other employees seem to love their job, they are very nice and chatty. Facility is super clean and comfy, and other members are super nice and will help you out. They have all the things I need in a gym and for a low price compared to other gyms. Set up and extra fees are quick and easy. Safe to say I'll be staying.

Fantastic experience: Went to this gym for about three months. They have a lot of equipment, and the staff always greets you with the brightest of smiles. It was a flawless experience and it's unfortunate that I have to move cities, hence discontinued. Worth every penny.

Fantastic experience: I have been coming to the X Shadyside for almost 3 years, and I can say without a doubt that this an excellent gym. Friendly staff, plenty of equipment, very open culture focused on improving your health. There is something for everyone here, no matter your fitness level. This definitely isn’t a gym where you feel judged, like you might at other gyms. If you’re on the fence about trying the X, or even coming to the gym, I’d highly recommend just stopping by for a tour.

Fantastic experience: A++ gym in the Pittsburgh area !!!!!

Fantastic experience: Great service, equipment, and people!

Fantastic experience: Great gym conveniently located in shadyside. Really close to CMU and Pitt and other schools. Great staff and trainers and really cool modern look for a gym. 5 stars.

Fantastic experience: Great staff! People always make a difference. Very helpful and courteous!

Fantastic experience: One of the best gyms i have been to. Great equipments and the trainers are amazing. Nothing comes close to this in the area

Fantastic experience: X Shadyside is overall a great gym. The staff is nice, the facility is clean, and it’s generally not too crowded. Literally the ONLY thing I would ask is that they get the free weights that go up in 2.5lb increments. But that’s obviously a pretty insignificant “negative” hence why I still have 5 stars. Love that they’re locally owned and operated!

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality I’ve been going to Shadyside X since 2003. The gym is convenient to the neighborhood, clean, has an excellent staff, as well as amazing owners. I highly recommend this facility to anyone looking for a permanent gym.

Fantastic experience: Good variety of equipment. Friendly staff. Classes included.

Fantastic experience: 4 star generala gives five stars worth it

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality

Fantastic experience: I recently graduated from college in Pittsburgh, and joined X Shadyside during the summer of 2020 since the gym on my campus was closed due to covid. I planned on only using this gym for a couple of months until I was able to go back to campus, but liked it so much that I stayed until graduation. This gym is clean and professional and the location is awesome. I always felt welcomed by the staff at the desk, and felt very comfortable working out there. Signing up was very easy, and the staff always responded quickly to any questions. I had to cancel a few weeks ago when I moved out of Pittsburgh, and canceling was very easy. I will genuinely miss this gym.

Fantastic experience: Clean, very nice staff, plenty of equipment. Good mask policy during covid.

Fantastic experience: I’ve been going to Xshadyside for about a month now. I was looking for a gym that had good equipment, flexible hours and an option for personal training. I was a little skeptical because my last experience with personal training at a locally owned gym was awful, but I can wholeheartedly say that I am having such a great experience here. When I first inquired about the gym management was extremely responsive. Izzy answered all of my questions upfront and made sure that I felt completely comfortable with everything, especially because of my past experience. She also talked about how the owners are very involved and the staff is like a family - this is something I definitely admire because if you’re running a business and care about your customers you have to care about your staff first. My training consultation was productive and everyone was very friendly when I got to the gym. When I first met my trainer, Hayley, she was (and still is) super communicative about schedules and really listens to my goals. She’s also very thorough and even did a survey before our first session which I thought was super helpful and showed that she was invested. She’s also very personable so whenever I go to the gym I feel like I’m working out with a really smart friend that knows her stuff and I trust her to help me get to where I want to be which is a complete 180 from my last experience! Aside from personal training I go to the gym almost every morning. It’s very clean, has great equipment and there’s always machines available. Sometimes I feel like I have the gym to myself which is nice for those who are just getting back into it or starting a workout routine. Every staff member I’ve come in contact with is always friendly and helpful. I think pricing is great for personal training options as well as general use of the gym. I haven’t gone to any classes yet - but that’s next on my list! If you’re looking for a local gym with friendly staff, great pricing, good equipment - I highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: I've been working out at X Shadyside for years now and it's my favorite gym in Pittsburgh! Recently decided to start personal training, too. Best investment I've ever made! I meet with Colin for a half an hour once a week, and in addition to being really nice and supportive he is also super accommodating to my schedule. I've made a ton of progress in just about four months. Everyone is super friendly, and anything I need or want to try out is there.

Fantastic experience: Always clean, staff always friendly, all the equipment I need. Great gym

Fantastic experience: It's amazing! Clean, organized and the client attention is the best!

Fantastic experience: I will definitely give 5 stars for this gym. I got my memberships here in 2018 and always went there after work or study, or in the Sunday morning just because of eating too much on Saturday. I love the fitness facilities and the environment. Always clean, smell good, look great. And their staffs are friendly. I will recommend this gym to my friends.

Fantastic experience: The best gym in Pittsburgh. This place is incredible in many different ways. From the location, the equipment but most importantly, the people. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with a big smile from a staff member whether that be a trainer, front desk, or the owners. The gym is equipped with everything you need for all types of people. The price is exceptional and you won't find a better gym in the city of Pittsburgh! Guaranteed.

Fantastic experience: I had a great experience at X Shadyside. The gym has all equipment I would need, and is a great environment for a workout. Will be going back when I am in town.

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism This is a great neighborhood gym. The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming. The facilities have everything that you need for weight training, cardio, and stretching. I highly recommend this gym!

Fantastic experience: I definitely recommend this gym!

Fantastic experience: Great gym. If you are thinking of choosing between this and LA fitness. You will love this family owned gym. 10/10

Fantastic experience: Amazing gym! They’re doing renovations which is great for more empty floor space for mat workouts. Moved to Pitt looking for a clean, modern gym with friendly staff and found it. Tried the PNC Y downtown and it wasn’t half as nice. Price isn’t terrible and you can quit at anytime. Plus, all the classes at X Shadyside are free which is great and the selection is solid too (P90X, insanity).

Fantastic experience: Been a member for nearly a year now. Most members do their own thing and keep proper gym etiquette. The facilities are clean, have solid classes, friendly employees, and equipment is in good condition. I think they could utilize the 2 spare empty rooms a bit better, maybe with some more dedicated Olympic lifting stations, but I wouldn’t doubt it if they have plans.

Fantastic experience: I love the gym and enjoy going. However, I went very early in the morning (4 am Monday), and the gym was closed. Why was it closed if you advertise as 24 hours, and will this be an issue in the future? I'll update to 5 stars if provided with an explanation. Thanks Update: Thanks for the explanation!

Fantastic experience: Amazing management and staff. I visited for a few weeks and they were able to tailor a very agreeable membership plan that met my needs. Loads of equipment and very spacious, I never had to wait for a station.

Fantastic experience: How much is the membership and do yins have a basketball court

Fantastic experience: Cozy local gym, friendly staff, reasonable hours, usually enough equipment that there's no waiting around for machines, etc (except during the usual rush hour)

Fantastic experience: Good gym, good value since the fitness classes are included in the price. Lots of machines, but still enough space for people that want to use free weights.

Fantastic experience: I have been a member for two years and have been pleased with everything this gym has to offer. Additionally, I've found the staff to be very friendly, the facility clean, and the equipment well maintained. That said, I also thought I'd respond to some of the other comments below that seem focused on billing/price complaints. Overall, I would offer that your experience is going to be entirely based on your own individual perspectives. If you are looking for a private gym, in the city, in Shadyside (up and coming part of town, lots of young professionals and grad students), within walking distance, and where the staff knows your name - then there are only two or three options and I and personally I considered X Shadyside to be the best. Conversely, if you're looking for a cheap big box gym (PlanetFitness, LA Fitness, etc.) then I think you need to be prepared to drive because you aren't going to find that anywhere in Shadyside, Oakland, or Squirrel Hill.

Fantastic experience: I love working out here. The memberships are priced very well for the city, and classes are included. They offer a great variety of classes, and the community is very supportive, respectful, and fun! All of the employees are very sweet, and I never feel judged or shy to workout. Definitely check it out. Such a gem in our Shadyside community!

Fantastic experience: X Shadyside is a great gym. Location is perfect, facilities are clean and the staff is helpful and kind. They offer a variety of classes and the building itself has more than enough space. Its open 24 hours which makes it easy to get a workout in, and they offer enough equipment to target any part of the body. I highly recommend this gym for anyone who's not a fan of waiting in line for a machine. I was always able to easily work in with someone and never had to actually wait behind two or three other people just to get on a bench or squat rack--and then feel pressured to hurry through my workout. 5 stars to X Shadyside.

Fantastic experience: got huge

Fantastic experience: Excellent facility. Clean. Plenty of equipment. Very nice helpful people.

Fantastic experience: Location, great exercise machines, staff, community

Fantastic experience: I joined X Shadyside this past summer while in Pittsburgh for an internship and without a doubt it was the best investment I made over the three months. I was big into their group fitness classes, particularly body pump and buti yoga. I saw atleast 6 of their instructors in action, all if which were very knowledgeable and encouraging. I recommend Lisa's body pump to everyone for a challenging workout! Ontop of all their awesome classes, the staff is friendly and so are the people that go there. Everyone is on their own fitness journey, and I rarely felt judged while in a class. In the weight room, I was a little intimidated, but downstairs they have another small weight room which leads to a hall way lots of people go to lift weights privately. This is usually where I would go stretch after spending time on the stair stepper. All in all, great place! If you live in the area I highly recommend. Others at my internship with the L.A. Fitness route, and I could tell they didn't look forward to their workout as much as I did!