X Shadyside: Pittsburgh Gym Yoga Cycling Group Fitness

Holiday Class Cancellations

briana — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:15:45 +0000

We apologize for the inconvenience, but due to the holiday the following classes will be cancelled:

PILATES – 9AM

MONDAY, DECEMBER 26

BODYPUMP – 6AM

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27

The aboveclasses will resume the following week.
All other scheduled classes will take place as usual.

Have a safe and healthy holiday!

Holiday Class-a-Thon

briana — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 00:37:14 +0000

Holiday Class-a-Thon to Raise Funds for local “Stuff a Bus” Charity Toy Drive

Saturday, December 10th

We ask that you donate a toy or $5 minimum to help raise funds for local children this holiday season. Your donation serves as a pass to participate in as many classes as you’d like for the day.

Schedule of Classes:

CYCLING - 8:00 – 8:45 AM

CYCLING – 8:45 – 9:30 AM

MORNING YOGA – 8:30 – 9:45 AM

BODYPUMP™ – 10:00 – 10:45 AM

ZUMBA® – 10:45 – 11:30 AM

BODYATTACK™ – 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM

HIP HOP ZUMBA® – 12:15 – 1:00 PM

…join us for one or stay for all! Happy holidays!

Thanksgiving Class Schedule

admin — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 03:13:07 +0000

Thursday, November 24th (Thanksgiving) Class Schedule

Holiday Gym Hours: 8:00AM to 1:00PM

Forrest Yoga: 9:00-10:15AM

BODYATTACK™ : 9:30-10:30AM

CYCLING: 10:00-11:00AM

BODYPUMP™: 10:30-11:30AM

…join us for one or stay for all!

Normal business hours resume on Friday, November 25th. We will open at 6AM and close at 9PM.

Have a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving! – X Staff

Les Mills Lauch Week

admin — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 02:19:48 +0000

New music… new choreography… new you!!

Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 6:30 PM – BODYATTACK™ 74

Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 6:30 PM – BODYJAM™ 58 & 7:30 PM – BODYFLOW™ 54

Thursday, Nov. 3 at 7:30 PM – BODYPUMP™ 79

Halloween Hip Hop

admin — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 01:12:49 +0000

Join us for some funky, fresh, cutting edge choreography!

Class will take place in main Group Fitness Studio in place of BodyJam on Monday, October 31st at 6:30 PM.

PiYo™ Classes

admin — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 19:20:08 +0000

PiYo™ is a unique class with a blend of yoga and Pilates designed to build strength & gain flexibility. The moves fit perfectly together to form a class filled with intense choreography that’s fun, challenging and will make you sweat.

PiYo™ classes will be held in the main group exercise studio Monday, October 17th and Monday, October 31st at 7:30 PM.

Come join us!

Announcing CORE30X Training Sessions

admin — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:57:39 +0000

CORE30X is X Shadyside’s new 30-minute training sessions focused on core stability and abdominal strength.

For only $50 (a $140 value) you can get 1 class a week for 4 weeks with the X Trainers in the private Personal Training Studio. The days and times of classes are listed below:

Monday at 7:00 PM with Josh
Tuesday at 6:45 PM with Nicole
Tuesday at 10:00 AM with Matt
Wednesday at 10:15 AM with Briana

Contact Erin, Director of Personal Training, for more info: erin@xshadyside.com

October Group Exercise Schedule – NEW CLASSES!

briana — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 20:23:23 +0000

New Class Schedule – October - NEW GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES!

Kick-Butt Bootcamp – Saturday, September 24th (in place of Body Combat)

briana — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:32:44 +0000

Body Combat will be replaced with a special Kick-Butt Bootcamp on Saturday, September 24th at 10AM. Body Pump will follow at 11AM. Come for one or stay for both!

Join us for this high energy cardio workout that is sure to push you to your limits!

Interview with Matt: Personal Trainer

admin — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:50:20 +0000

What is your position (s) at X Shadyside?

Fitness Professional, Personal Trainer

What do you like most about working at X Shadyside?

It is a great blend of a modern fitness facility, and positive professional environment.

What do you think stands out to customers when they describe their overall X Shadyside experience?

An educated and experienced staff topped off by a stylish décor.

What is your specialty and what makes your class unique and different from other fitness facilities?

I bring a unique mix of educational and practical experience. I have vast experience working in Sports Performance and Youth Fitness, yet tailor each workout and program to individual needs and goals by creating a hybrid approach to training to maximize results be it weight loss, general fitness or any other focus.

What is the best compliment you received regarding your training/class?

The best compliment for me is when a person come to me and tells me that our training has had a major impact on improving their life in some way, memorable experience, life changing, or they couldn’t have gotten here without my help.

Do you have any tips or helpful hints?

When you want to accomplish something, you have to commit to it and all that goes with it!

What classes other than your own do you recommend at X Shadyside? Why?

I recommend all classes, they offer an alternative to the daily routine, allow you to meet new people, and maybe get extra workouts in between training sessions or their own workouts.

What are your hobbies outside of the gym?

Head Coach Plum midget football. Assistant Coach Pittsburgh AAA squirt hockey, Little Penguins developmental hockey. Other coaching/instructing /refereeing positions in youth athletics: Basketball Camp Coach, Soccer Camp Coach, Youth Soccer Coach, Youth Baseball Coach, Youth Basketball Coach. Competitive Olympic and Power Lifting and training, basketball, racquetball, running, swimming, volleyball, anything outdoors, golf, football, soccer, or any other recreational sport.