ABOUT US
YOUR SUCCESS IS OUR SUCCESS.
OUR CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY HELPS KEEP YOU ON TRACK.
EXCLUSIVE EQUIPMENT & TECH
HEART RATE & CALORIE TRACKING
DETAILED WORKOUT SUMMARIES
A NON-JUDGEMENTAL PLACE FOR ALL SKILL-LEVELS TO REACH THEIR PERSONAL FITNESS GOALS
We’ve created a fun and engaging environment for the best fitness experience in Pittsburgh by incorporating the most advanced fitness equipment and technology, to include a comprehensive daily tracking app with progress charts, leaderboard, and point system to help keep you motivated and focused.
Expert Coaches
Anybody can make someone tired. The fitness industry is inundated with online/weekend certified trainers who became trainers because they like working out. Our coaches have graduates’ degrees and long track records of helping others become successful from all different backgrounds.
We've helped all kinds of people!
- Helping people lose over 100lbs!
- Gain over 25lbs of muscle
- Walk pain-free
- Win powerlifting competitions
- Prepare for military service and Special Operations selection
- Run marathons/half-marathons
Basically, we’ve been there, done that!
COACH AARON
“Who you are tomorrow begins with what you do today.”
Aaron has worked in the fitness industry as a performance coach, personal trainer and group exercise instructor since 2018. He holds two degrees from the University of Pittsburgh, a Master’s degree in Health & Physical Activity Programming & Promotion (2020) and a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science (2019). As a lifetime exerciser, Aaron is passionate about helping people improve their quality of life through physical activity. He believes that finding balance in all aspects of our day to day activities leads to living a productive life. In his free time, Aaron likes to exercise, listen and play music, and play recreational sports.
Relevant Certifications:
- He’s a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Strength & Conditioning Association
COACH JESS
"If it doesn't challenge you it won't change you"
Coach Jessie graduated from IUP in 2013 with a degree in Exercise Science . Her background in orthopedics spanned the last nine years and continues as a clinic coordinator. Her passion for understanding mechanics and alignment transfers over through her Pilates, yoga, and running sessions, empowering clients to achieve optimal movement.
Jessie's holistic approach encompasses not only physical health but also mental well-being too. She loves running with friends, family, and co-workers and wants to share her infectious joy of all movement lifestyles with those around her. She has run five Tough Mudders, three half marathons, and several 5k’s.
Committed to empowering individuals, she strives to help clients unlock their inner strength, flexibility, and power while adding grace to movement and life's challenges.
COACH CHERI
“Train insane or remain the same.”
Cheri loves coaching high intensity training, and proper mechanics and technique. She believes in the importance of guiding members to understand their own strengths and weaknesses to increase their work capacity and ability. Cheri believes training can make people feel great after the fact, but the key to great training is to inspire, and throw a bit of fun, in the moment.
Relevant Certifications:
- Certified Personal Training through NCCPT
- Certified Spin Instructor through NCCPT
- Created Versaclimber instructor
COACH HEATHER
“The only bad workout is the one that didn’t happen.”
Has over 15 years' experience instructing both spin and group exercise classes! Heather coaches spin and versaclimb, as well as several core centered classes, here at Altus. She is a lover of high intensity interval training and is passionate about helping clients discover their own love of spin and versaclimb. She focuses on making her classes dynamic and fun, while also helping her clients practice proper mechanics to ensure they increase their work capacity and endurance.
Relevant Certifications:
- Certified Group Exercise Instructor AFAA
- Certified Les Mills' Spin Instructor
