Bravery is not the absence of fear. Being brave is recognizing fear and acting anyway. Learning to be brave is interesting. The fear never really goes away, we just get more skilled at facing them. Every time we decide to act and face the things that scare us, our ability to act in the presence of fear increases. The monster in our head is almost always worse than the monster (whatever we are scared of ) in front of us.

Any New Year’s resolutions centered around diet and food? Sure, we all have them. Want to know how long they last? Well, on average, come January 12th, most people will ditch them and move on. There is some good news . . . about 10% of those that make them, do keep them!

The benefits of Infrared Sauna Therapy. You just finished a tough Power Hour class and your shirt is sticking to you. You look for a towel to start drying off, looking forward to taking a shower as soon as possible. Then, you overhear a friend saying they’re going to jump in the sauna to finish their session. Why sweat some more in a sauna, and an infrared one at that? Let’s look at the benefits of sauna therapy and the science behind how it can help you.

It’s been argued the cooldown is one of the most important parts of working out. That’s because cooling down signifies to your body that the work is over and it’s time to start resting and recovering. There are a number of different ways you can begin recovering after a workout. No matter your preference, it’s time you start to get down with your cooldown!

If you are looking for ways to be active or to switch up your exercise routine, try out some of these activities with your dog! Exercising with your dog is a great way for you and your pet to stay in excellent shape. Dogs love routine, and they can make for great accountability partners when you find an activity that you both can enjoy. Here are some basic dog fitness ideas that require little to no equipment for you to try with your pup!

Have you ever heard of an infrared sauna? The Pittsburgh Fitness Project continues to improve its services to help you meet your health and fitness needs. We are proud to announce the upcoming opening this fall of our Exercise Recovery Center adjacent to our current space. As part of our center, we will have infrared saunas to aid in exercise recovery.

This week, the Pittsburgh Fitness Project commemorates its 5th Anniversary here in Lawrenceville. The last several years have been tough for everyone with the Covid pandemic. We owe coming out on the other side to you, our members. Thank you for sticking with us through this difficult time!

Making smart food choices while on a college campus can be extremely challenging. Options provided are usually highly palatable and easy to overconsume. These two factors mixed in with the already high-stress environment of college make it super easy to pack on the pounds while on campus. Below are a few helpful tips to make smarter choices so you can make sure you’re eating well on campus next year!