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We reject the one-size-fits-all group fitness model. Select your path below to see how our clinical approach is tailored to your exact physiology and goals.
Individualized sports performance training for high school and adult athletes.
Bridge the gap between physical therapy and the real world. Overcome chronic pain safely.
Custom programming tailored to female physiology, pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause.
Protect your independence, rebuild joint strength, and improve bone density with safe, clinical coaching.
Sustainable fat loss and muscle building without fad diets. Master's level programming that works.
Deep dives into soft tissue mobility, sports nutrition, and athletic speed mechanics.
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Don’t just take our word for it. Read how our personal trainers have helped locals overcome chronic pain, secure D1 scholarships, and build bodies that last.
Group workouts might make you sweat, but they rarely fix the root cause of what's holding you back. At Essential Strength, we build individualized programs using a clinical approach you won't find anywhere else in Pittsburgh.
The Assessment First
We've worked with hundreds of people with a variety of goals. Here are some of our client's stories.
I came to Essential Strength after my hip labrum surgery made me afraid of lifting anything heavy. I was doing PT which helped but I was still afraid of accidentally re-injuring myself.
Three back surgeries convinced me I’d never lift heavy again. I came to Essential Strength 100lbs overweight and not quite sure how to start again.
After two years of failed physical therapy and chronic knee pain, I thought my field hockey career was over.
Whether it's cheering each other on, or hanging out at the annual Christmas party, or finding a new sport you love at our summer pickleball tournament - you’ll find a welcoming, supportive community here.
Maximize your results with focused, 30-minute sessions at our East Liberty facility. Whether you need soft tissue recovery, dialed-in sports nutrition, or elite speed mechanics, our expert coaches provide the targeted strategy you need to perform at your peak.
Book a focused 30-minute soft tissue session with Coach Donovan. It's designed to reduce tension, restore mobility, and reignite performance. Whether you’re deep in training, fresh off a challenge, or simply honoring your body’s need to recalibrate, this session delivers precision care with purpose.
A one-on-one strategy session with Coach Laine designed to help you align your eating habits with your performance, recovery, and transformation goals. Whether you're chasing fat loss, muscle gain, or simply more energy and clarity, this session gives you the tools to eat with intention. What's inside the session:
Led by Coach Noah, this session is built for athletes, competitors, and anyone serious about moving with purpose. Whether you're prepping for a sport, chasing peak performance, or simply want to feel faster and more reactive, this is your moment. What’s inside the session:
We are located at 5877 Commerce St. If you're heading east from Bloomfield, take Liberty Ave past the Target in East Liberty, turn right onto Commerce St, and we are right around the corner from the Bank of America and Verizon building.
Submit a form and we'll be in contact within 24 hours to set up a 30 minute discovery call with Sam (the owner) or Josh (manager).
Come in for a 60-minute diagnostic session. We audit your lifestyle, analyze body composition, and map movement patterns to detect dysfunction.
Train in our supervised semi-private environment. Your trainer will guide your progress and adjust your plan according to your feedback.
After you submit this form we will be in contact within 24 hrs to set up an appointment to come into our East Liberty location for a physical assessment.
Location:
5877 Commerce St #120, Pittsburgh, PA 15206