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Whether you are a 65-year-old looking to add ten yards to your golf drive, or you are researching a safe, highly qualified trainer for your aging parent, Essential Strength is the standard. Every trainer on our floor holds a Master’s degree or higher in sports science or athletic rehabilitation. We bridge the gap between physical therapy and real-world strength, ensuring every movement is biomechanically sound, supervised, and tailored specifically to your body.
If you are researching fitness and mobility options for a parent, we encourage you to join them for their initial discovery call. We know peace of mind is your top priority. We are happy to walk you through our safety protocols, our Master's level clinical credentials, and how we transparently communicate progress with your family.
"I bring my mother here... and it puts me at ease to know she is gaining strength and confidence to take care of herself as she ages." — Amanda (Current Member & Daughter)
Our clinical system is designed to turn your daily physical challenges into measurable strength and lasting independence.
We utilize safe, heavily supervised progressive overload to stimulate bone growth, protect your skeletal system, and combat age-related bone loss.
Balance is a trainable skill. We incorporate neurological resets and core stabilization techniques to keep you confident, steady, and safe on your feet.
Graduating from physical therapy doesn't mean you are ready for life's physical demands. We safely rebuild the muscular support around new hips, knees, and shoulders.
From hiking in the Laurel Highlands to keeping up with your grandchildren or dominating the local pickleball courts, we build the engine that lets you do what you love without pain.
Many older women fear heavy lifting because they worry about injury or have already been diagnosed with osteopenia. Here is what we found works for building up bone density.
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.
Absolutely not. In fact, if you have never strength trained, you have the most to gain when it comes to improving bone density, balance, and joint health. We do not start you with heavy barbells or intimidating exercises. Your journey begins with a comprehensive movement assessment to understand exactly how your body operates today. Your initial program will likely focus on bodyweight control, core stability, and restoring mobility. Our Master’s-level coaches are beside you for every single repetition, ensuring you progress at a safe, comfortable pace while building real confidence.
You do not need to wait. In fact, the most successful recoveries happen when there is a seamless transition between the clinic and the gym floor. Our Rehabilitation Manager and team of sports scientists routinely collaborate with local physical therapists. We specialize in bridging the gap between the PT table and real-world movement. We can design a safe strength program that perfectly complements your PT homework, strengthening the muscles around your recovering joints so you don't regress once your physical therapy sessions run out.
We hear this every day, and it is exactly why we built Essential Strength. Generic group fitness classes are dangerous for individuals with a complex medical history—but clinical strength training is the cure. Before you ever lift a weight, we conduct a 60-minute diagnostic assessment to map your joint health and movement limitations. We then engineer a highly individualized program that works around your pain while safely strengthening the structures that support your vulnerable joints.
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