http://www.freeformfitnesspgh.com/

FreeForm Fitness, 804 S Aiken Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA (2026)

02/18/2026

NEW CLASSES STARTING NEXT WEEK ✨

We’re growing — and we’re excited to share what’s new at Freeform Fitness.

Whether you’re looking to build strength, improve balance, move with more confidence, or try something completely new, we’ve added more ways to train with us.

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🥊 Strike & Strength

A high-energy blend of athletic striking and strength training.
🔥 FREE demo classes next week:
• Thursday at 7:00pm
• Saturday at 10:45am
Spots are limited — RSVP through the link in our bio.
(Regular schedule begins the following week.)

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💪 Strong & Steady (55+)

Starts Tuesday, Feb 24 at 10:00am (ongoing weekly)
Designed to build strength, balance, coordination, and mobility in a supportive, confidence-building environment.

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🔹 Currently Running Classes

Strength • Skill • Mobility
Wednesdays at 6:00pm
Full-body strength, mobility, and neuro-based skill work. Open level.

Tai Chi for Wellness
Wednesdays at 12:00pm (Beginner–Intermediate)
Fridays at 12:00pm (Foundations & Beginners welcome anytime)

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There’s something here for every stage of life and every level of experience.

Invite a friend. Share this post. Come try a class.

We can’t wait to move with you 💛

02/12/2026

Two years of consistency.
Two years of growth.

“I have never been stronger or more flexible in my life.” – Charles

Charles came in wanting to improve his Chinese Martial Arts and Tai Chi… while also navigating a weight loss journey. Different goals. One approach: meet the person in front of us.

At Freeform, training is never generic.
It’s strategic. It’s progressive. It’s built around your nervous system, your history, your goals.

Whether you thrive in our Strength, Skill & Mobility classes (where the energy of the group pushes you forward) or prefer private sessions tailored specifically to you — the goal is the same:

Build strength that lasts.
Move with confidence.
Feel at home in your body.

We’re incredibly grateful for clients like Charles who show up, put in the work, and trust the process.

If you’ve been thinking about starting — or leveling up — this is your invitation.

Book a consult. Try a class. Come experience what intentional training feels like.

Move freely. Live fully.

02/11/2026

If your blood work has been on your mind lately… you’re not alone.

Many adults in their 40s, 50s, and beyond start hearing things like:

“Keep an eye on your glucose.”
“Your A1C is creeping up.”
“We should monitor this.”

That can feel unsettling — but it’s also an opportunity.

Here’s something most people aren’t told clearly enough:
Lean muscle is one of your biggest allies for blood sugar and insulin regulation.

📈 The science, made simple:

Your muscles are the primary place where glucose is stored and used.

More muscle = more “storage space” for glucose = less sugar lingering in the bloodstream.

Strength training 💪🏼

• Improves insulin sensitivity (your body needs less insulin to do the same job)
• Helps muscles absorb glucose without needing as much insulin
• Supports stable energy, brain function, and metabolic health as we age

Yes—nutrition matters a lot
Yes—sleep and stress play a big role

But without strength training, you’re leaving one of the most powerful metabolic tools unused.

This doesn’t mean punishing workouts or living in the gym.
It means intentional, progressive strength training paired with supportive habits — enough to signal to your body:

“We need this muscle. Keep it.”

When your body feels supported (not stressed), regulation improves.

That’s how we work with your physiology — not against it.

Train for longevity.
Train for metabolic resilience.
Train so your next lab visit feels a little less intimidating. 💪

02/10/2026

✨ Client Spotlight: Sheri ✨

When Sheri first came to see us, she had been dealing with chronic knee pain for years — pain that had progressively worsened to the point where she stopped training her lower body altogether for several months.

Squats? Painful.
Lunges? Off the table.
Stairs and daily life? Constant discomfort.

After medical testing, she was diagnosed with IT band syndrome and told to stop exercising her lower body — with no physical therapy prescribed.

For someone as active, curious, and full of life as Sheri, that wasn’t an answer she was willing to accept.

Sheri works full-time, is growing a beautiful floral business in Lawrenceville 🌸, loves yoga, takes fitness classes with her sister, and wants to stay strong, capable, and active for as long as possible.

So instead of avoiding movement, we took a different, more complete approach.

We focused on:
• Re-mapping knee movement, slow and controlled
• Targeted neuro drills (sensory mapping, cranial nerves, visual & vestibular focus exercises)
• Specific nerve-mobilization practices
• Gradually re-introducing lower-body loading

Here’s the part that often gets missed 👇

Pain is a threat response.
When the brain doesn’t feel safe, it finds a way to stop you — and often that way is pain.

Our job wasn’t to “push through,” but to figure out what was creating the threat in Sheri’s nervous system — and then give her brain the information it needed to feel safe again.

When the 🧠 trusts movement, it stops sending pain signals.

💥 After just one month:
• Sheri is pain-free in everyday life
• She’s squatting and lunging through full ranges of motion
• She’s progressively loading her lower body again
• She’s back to full-body training with confidence

There’s still work to do — but the consistency of her pain relief is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when training is personalized, intentional, and rooted in neurology.

This is what happens when we stop asking, “What’s wrong with your body?”
…and start asking, “What does your nervous system need?”

Your body isn’t broken, it just needs the right input ✨

02/08/2026

Meet Coach Chris 👋

We’re excited to officially welcome Chris to the Freeform Fitness team!

While he’s been with us for a few months already, he’s recently joined the team officially—and we couldn’t be more thrilled to have him here.

Chris brings a grounded, focused energy to the gym and a deep passion for strength, performance, and coaching athletes at every stage. His background in strength & conditioning and competitive boxing shows up in the way he coaches: intentional, disciplined, and always supportive.

At Freeform, Chris will be:
• Leading our Youth Strength & Skill Development Program
• Coaching Personal Training & Small Group Personal Training

What we love most? Chris sees training as more than reps and sets. He uses movement and strength as tools to build confidence, discipline, and character, while helping people perform better and feel stronger in their bodies.

If you’ve trained with him already, you know the vibe.
If not—this is your sign 👀

Welcome to the team, Chris. We’re lucky to have you. 💪

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02/05/2026

Healthy fat loss after 40 looks different — and that’s a good thing.

For many women, the old approach of eating less and doing more may have worked once… until it didn’t.
That’s not a failure — it’s your body asking for a different kind of support.

Here’s the truth:
When your body feels safe, it will let go of the weight.

Healthy fat loss isn’t about punishment or extremes.
It’s about creating an environment where your body feels nourished, rested, supported, and cared for — so it no longer needs to hold on for survival.

That looks like:
• Eating enough to fuel your metabolism
• Strength training to support hormones, bone density, and muscle
• Challenging the nervous system with power and intensity (yes, this matters)
• Prioritizing sleep, recovery, and circadian rhythms
• Reducing chronic stress instead of adding more
• And remembering to enjoy the process

Weight loss and fat loss are not the same thing.
One focuses on the scale.
The other focuses on body composition, energy, resilience, and long-term health.

This is the shift from surviving to thriving.
And when your body has what it needs, it can finally let go of what it doesn’t.

If you’re ready to move away from quick fixes and into a sustainable, supportive approach, we’re here to help at Freeform Fitness 🤍

12/12/2025

Strong bodies, strong community 💪✨

Our Strength, Skill & Mobility classes have become such a special part of Freeform — a space where adults can train at their own pace, build confidence, and feel supported by a group that genuinely cheers for each other. And yes… there’s always plenty of friendly banter, playful teasing, and the classic “you owe me some push-ups!” floating around to keep things fun. 😉

And our youth athletes… we’re so proud of them. From rebuilding after injuries to developing real power, coordination, and resilience for their sport, we love helping these kids step into their potential. Watching them grow as athletes and as humans is one of the best parts of what we do.

Thank you to everyone who trusts us with your training.

We’re just getting started💛

12/10/2025

Strong, capable kids don’t happen by accident — they’re built through proper development.

Youth strength & skill training isn’t about lifting heavy or early specialization. It’s about building the foundation for a lifetime of healthy movement and confident physicality:

• Strength & joint stability
• Mobility & posture
• Balance & coordination
• Speed & agility
• Nervous system preparation
• Injury resilience
• Confidence through movement

Whether a young athlete wants to excel in sports or simply grow into a stronger, healthier human, how they start matters. Early habits shape long-term outcomes.

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FREE Youth Training Trial – This Saturday at 2 PM

We’re hosting a free Youth Strength & Conditioning Trial Class for:

• Middle school & high school students
• All levels welcome (athletes & non-athletes)

🗓 Saturday, December 13
⏰ 2:00 PM
📍 Freeform Fitness – Shadyside
👉 Spots are limited – RSVP required via the link in our bio

Students will experience our training environment, and parents will have time to ask questions after the session.

✅ Youth Program officially begins December 17

• Wednesdays at 4:30 PM (after school)
• Saturdays at 2:00 PM
• 1x/week or 2x/week memberships available
• Special enrollment offer for trial participants

Questions?
Email us anytime at hello@freeformfitnesspgh.com

We’re proud to support the next generation with training that builds strong bodies, confident movers, and resilient futures.

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12/10/2025

Slow the mind. Strengthen the body. Sharpen the brain.

Tai Chi is one of the most powerful practices for longevity, balance, coordination, cognitive health, leg strength, and joint mobility — and it’s accessible at any age.

This is your sign to start. 🌿
Everyone is welcome.

🗓 Wednesdays 12 PM – Beginner–Intermediate
🗓 Fridays 12 PM – Beginner
📍 Freeform Fitness, Shadyside
✨ Yang style Tai Chi
💻 Sign up on our website or email us with questions hello@freeformfitnesspgh.com
✅ Drop-ins & memberships available

Move well now… so you can move well for life.

12/04/2025

This is why we do what we do 💙

Todd joined our Small Group Training just a few weeks ago, and his words truly say it all—expert coaching, real connection, and a space where everyone is supported and challenged together. We’re so grateful to be part of his journey and proud of the community we’re building every day at Freeform.

Thank you, Todd, for the trust and the kind words. We’re just getting started. 💪✨

11/18/2025

⭐ Behind the Scenes at Freeform: Eva’s Shoulder Fix ⭐

Eva is a young college swimmer who works with Coach Ivan for strength & conditioning — and she’s an absolute beast in the pool. 🏊‍♀️🔥

She came in recently with an old shoulder issue flaring up again. Her training schedule was making it worse, so we did a quick neuro check-in with Coach Melissa to see what her brain was up to.

A few cerebellar drills, some opposing-joint work, and a couple of vision exercises later… her pain went from a 7/10 to basically gone.

And yes — she looked at us like “wait… THAT worked?”

Nope, it’s not voodoo. 👉 It’s neurology.
When the brain feels safe, the body stops yelling.

Eva practiced her drills consistently all week, and the shoulder pain fully resolved — without missing training, losing momentum, or derailing her season. 🙌

We’re proud of her effort, commitment, and willingness to try something new. This is the kind of smart, holistic performance work we love doing here.

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