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sOUTH SIDE STRONG

Written by Jesse Borne

Photos by Sheldon Crossland

South Side is a neighborhood filled with enthusiastic, energetic, and strong, young people. Everyone is aware of South Side’s vibrant night life. Have you ever asked yourself how the South Side regulars keep up with all of the partying and bar hops? It is because during the day South Side is strong. This neighborhood south of the city is not only filled with bars and restaurants, but also fun and social athletic activities. Whether it is throwing around weights or scaling a wall, The South Side has an activity for you. The South Side is filled with young-minded, vibrant people, and what better way to meet people than to interact in an active environment. If you take a hike off the main strip of Carson to Mary Street and 21st Street, you will find a triad of fun fitness.

CROSSFIT ATHLETICS

​When you think of strong, most think of big muscles and intimidating amounts of weights. At CrossFit Athletics, these amazingly strong men and women epitomize that image. These athletes are strong and dedicated individuals who push themselves to the limit every time they step into the gym. The gym has a great competitive and encouraging atmosphere, with all the equipment to help you reach your goals. The equipment is not the only thing helping you to reach your goals; the highly educated coaches are there to motivate you, too. From doctors to Olympians, these coaches have all the tools and experience to make you in to a CrossFit Athlete.

CROSSFIT CLASSES


CrossFit Athletics offers programs to help keep you on track and push your strength to the next level.

 

Crossfit
Foundations
Endurance
Sport

STEEL CITY CIRCUS ARTS

If heavy weights and intense atmospheres are not for you,  or if you live a more flexible lifestyle, Iron City Circus Arts could be the place for you. The gym is like nothing you have ever seen before, with silks hoops and everything imaginable hanging from the ceiling. If you are mesmerized by the high flying athletics of the circus, then swing over to Iron City Circus Arts for their classes taught by their line up of talented instructors. Even if this magnificent athletic marvel is not for you, you can still stop by for their shows and events posted on their website. 

CIRCUS ARTS CLASSES

Arial Silks
Arial Rope
Static Trapeze
Aerial Hoop
Arial Straps
Youth Arial Arts
Arial Yoga
Pole Dance

ASCEND PITTSBURGH

If hanging from the sealing is not high enough for you, climb on board the Ascend train. This extremely popular and growing climbing gym is an amazing workout for social thrill-seeking  outdoors enthusiasts. Ascend Pittsburgh offers everything to get you fit and ready to face the outdoors. From bouldering to yoga, Ascend has a variety of activities for everyone. Ascend is a climbing gym that caters to not only to die hard climbers with their wide variety of bouldering and top-roping, but also to general fitness and health with their yoga and fitness classes. Ascend is a social environment where the staff, along with the members, are encouraging and often very helpful. Whether you are looking for a great work out or just great people, Ascend is the top choice. 

ASCEND CLASSES

Climbing
Ascend offers a variety of classes and workshops for every level of climber.
Open Climbing  •  Ascend: 101  •  New Climber Meet Up  •  Introduction to Auto-Belays  •  Introduction to Top-Roping  •  Personal Training  •  Ascend Train

 

Fitness
At Ascend, fitness is crucial and that is why the trainers have carefully created an amazing spread of classes so you can turn your weaknesses into your strengths.
Cross Training  •  Core+  •  Boot Camp  •  Personal Training

 

Yoga
Ascend is very flexible in their yoga class options, with everything from intense Acro to calming Restore.
Flow  •  Align  •  Yinyasa  •  Restore  •  Kinstretch  •  Acro

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