Pittsburgh Kettlebell and Performance

This is why, at Pittsburgh Kettlebell & Performance, since day one, we have followed proper protocols to keep our clients, their families, our trainers and their families safe. #strongertogether #pkpfamily #wedontjustsaywearefamily... https://www.thedailybeast.com/gym-that-defied-lockdown-link

How many Mondays have come & gone since you said I’ll start next week or I’ll start tomorrow? Take action - Start today! NO ONE can make you get fit. And NO ONE & NOTHING can stop you from getting fit if you truly want to. Your fitness is YOUR choice. Stop making excuses & start today - 2021 is going to be a much better year than 2020! Let’s do it! This video is a short clip of some of our awesome clients working hard at PK&P!! #412kbstrong #unconventionaltraining #workout #gym #kettlebell #kettlebellworkout #workhard #strong #results #consistency #fit #fitness #determination #gym #pittsburgh #dontquit #firetheglutes #maceclub #battleropes #trx #sledgehammer #trx #sandbags #prowler #fitfriends #active #healthychoices #eatclean #cleaneating #fitnessgoals #getfit #2021goals

Wednesday is #heavyday at @pkp412kettlebell - some of our awesome clients moving some heavy weight Consistency is key...#NoExcuses Our clients have hung strong through this pandemic, worked hard & worked through every obstacle that has come their way!! They’ve worked out in the bitter cold with the doors and windows open, they’ve worked out with masks on this entire time & they keep going!! Great work PK&P crew!!! #412kbstrong #kettlebellworkout #kettlebell #heavyday #movingheavyweight #consistencyiskey #workhard #liftheavy #fitness #determination #motivation #pushyourself #noexcuses #determination #motivation

Multiple media outlets have been reporting on the spread of Covid in gyms. At Pittsburgh Kettlebell & Performance, unlike, the gyms in this article, we follow CDC guidelines, and, in fact, go above & beyond. Our classes are limited to 10 people, so we can have everyone spread out; masks are worn by EVERYONE at all times; temperatures are checked prior to class; there are multiple hand sanitizer stations throughout the gym; we have multiple doors and windows which are open a...t all times and 8 fans turned on which promote proper air flow/ventilation & we also use disinfectants on all equipment and floors after each class. IF you’re looking for a gym that treats you like family & doesn’t just say you’re family....this is the gym for you. We know it’s not easy, because if it were easy, everyone would be doing it. https://abcnews.go.com//gyms-maskless-users-shown-h/story

Jake working the 25lb mace in the Advanced class today for #maceclubmonday’s workout #412kbstrong #maceclub #maceclubworkout #maceclubflow #maceclubtraining #unconventionaltraining #gym #fitness #groupclasses #workhard #motivation #determination #focus #workhardtrainhard #pittsburgh

Clients working hard in @ago_1023’s Thursday night class!!! Still not sure if you’re ready to come back to the gym yet? We pride ourselves in making sure we give you a kick a$$ workout & making sure we are following all protocols of keeping our clients & trainers safe! Masks are worn throughout the gym, equipment is fully sanitized in between use of clients, classes have been cut from 25 clients per class to 10 clients per class to properly keep everyone socially distance...d throughout the workout, fans are on & windows/doors are open for proper air flow/circulation, temps are taken as you enter the gym ALL while STILL GETTING A GREAT WORKOUT!!!! Give us a try and contact Gina for more info at 412-758-0308 or by email at [email protected]! #412kbstrong #kettlebellworkout #unconventionaltraining #workhard #trainhard #fitness #gym #motivation #determination #keepingourclientssafe #safetyfirst #covid_19 #pittsburgh #gym #groupclasses #wecareaboutyou #mobilitytraining #moveyourbody See more

Our awesome clients back at it and giving it their all!!! Great job PK&P crew! It’s great being back and having most of our familiar #masked faces back in house!!! Great work!!! We keep our doors and windows open, lots of fans on for proper air circulation, masks on, clients spread apart and lots & lots of hand sanitizer - we are tryin’ to keep our gym #covidfree & have been successful thus far!! #412kbstrong #kettlebellworkout #unconventionaltraining #groupclasses #fitness #determination #motivation #gym #fitfriends #newyearnewgoals #letsdothis #supportsmallbusiness #bestclientsever #mostloyalclients #gymfriends #workhard #trainhard #goals

Only 2 more days and our doors are opening again!!!! Monday, 1/4/21, will be here before you know it! Classes are getting full for next week, so be sure to sign up NOW & reserve your class spot!! A few important reminders: Masks MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES! Please do not just show up for class - you must register!... Dress in layers because remember, we still need to open the doors/windows for proper air flow/circulation. Remember to bring a small towel to class & a change of shoes (particularly if it’s snowy or rainy out)! We are still offering 3 Virtual Classes per week for those that are not quite ready to come back yet (Kindle will be teaching Monday & Wednesday and Amanda will be teaching Fridays) LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ALL NEXT WEEK!!

Did you check your email???? GREAT NEWS!!!!!!!! You know what this guy is saying?????? Go to your MindBody App or log into our scheduling software NOW & schedule yourself in classes next week because we just got word that restrictions in Pennsylvania have been lifted effective, Monday, 1/4/21!!... GYMS ARE ALLOWED TO OPEN!!!! Our kettlebell class schedule is up & ready!!! Check your email for more details or contact Gina at [email protected] or at 412-758-0308!!!

Looking for a stocking stuffer? Guess what??? T-Shirts are Restocked....AND we have a new color!!!!! PK&P T-shirts - $20.00!!!! Buy one today!!! #412kbstrong #kettlebell #kettlebellswag #newtshirt #newcolor #stockingstuffer #supportsmallbusiness #gymtshirt

We have decided to join Onnit Gym & follow them & take a social media break!!! Yep, that’s right - we are taking a #socialmediafast from December 21 through December 27! Five days ago, @onnit posted a great post encouraging everyone to take notice of their use on social media & perhaps, their overuse. Social media is supposed to bring us all closer together, but sometimes it does the mere opposite. There’s mounting science to show that too much social media can contrib...ute to serious mental and physical health problems. Thank you #Onnit for giving us this recommendation of taking this break! Please know we are still here for you - just not on social media for this next week!! We still have our awesome virtual classes every day and our live class on Saturday!! You can always contact me via email at [email protected] or via text at 412-758-0308 or phone at 412-758-0308! Happy Holidays to our entire PK&P Family! Hope some of you decide to take this social media fast with us & enjoy time with your loved ones these next several days.

SHOULD GYMS BE OPEN? That is actually the wrong question, the question is, COULD GYMS BE OPEN? YES, if gym owners had followed the RULES...AND THE SCIENCE. But unfortunately many did not, and it hurts all gym owners, like ours. Many gyms are still open, in fact, a few clients of my gym snapped a picture of a gym down the street from my gym, they have sent me IG & FB posts of other gyms that are open. In the one picture of the gym down the street, there are 2 people on tread...mills right next to each other, 1 person has a chin mask on, the other actually has their mask on properly. Also, if the clients of these gyms, followed the regulations, wore a mask, and social distanced, then gyms would be open. I know of several gyms, that had SUPER SPREADER EVENTS, WHY? SEE ABOVE. We need people to be healthy now, and gyms could play a HUGE part of that, but not if you're spreading the virus. When the pandemic first started, people said, WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER...but that has proven to be EMPTY WORDS. Some of you have asked me why are we not going to be open when other gyms are sneaking and remaining open....well PK&P family, THAT’S NOT US. WE CARE ABOUT OUR CLIENTS; WE CARE ABOUT OUR TRAINERS; & WE CARE ABOUT OUR TRAINERS AND CLIENTS FAMILIES & OUR COMMUNITY. These next few months are going to be very rough, many will get the virus; many will recover; some will recover but have long term problems, others will unfortunately die. We will do our part to not SPREAD THE VIRUS, WILL YOU? SIGN UP FOR OUR VIRTUAL CLASSES TODAY & SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL GYM THAT CARES ABOUT YOU. #412pkpstrong #kettlebellworkout #kettlebellworkoutathome #virtualworkout #careaboutothers #lovethyneighbor #gym #pittsburghgym #letsworktogether #moveathome #fightagainstcorona #supportsmallbusiness #stayhealthy #stayhomestaysafe #stayfocused #healthylifestyle #staydetermined #motivation

IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN!! Unfortunately, we will not be hosting our annual holiday party due to the pandemic :-( We obviously can't be part of a super spreader event, but we still want to help out the East Liberty Family Health Center as we do every year. Due to the poor economy caused by Covid-19, these children need our help more than ever. We can all agree that children have missed out on enough this year - they shouldn't miss out on Christmas. I'm sorry for the... late notice but we were just informed that they need the toys by Saturday, 12/12/20, THEREFORE, WE NEED THE TOYS IN OUR HANDS NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, 12/11/20. Any type of toy can be given (all ages) - they must be NEW & unwrapped. There are 3 ways to get the toys to us: 1) If you are a patient of ours at Greentree Chiropractic & Rehab, they can be dropped off at our office. 2) If you are a client of ours at Pittsburgh Kettlebell & Performance, they can be dropped off at the gym. 3) Easiest way...order them on Amazon & have them shipped directly to our home at: 2309 Hayson Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15220! AGAIN - I MUST HAVE THESE TOYS IN OUR HANDS NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, 12/11/20!! Thank you very much!!! #toydrive #donate #donations #christmas #children #helpingothers #childreninneed #giving #givingtuesday #givingback #givingbacktothecommunity

I want to thank EVERY SINGLE ONE of our awesome clients of @pkp412kettlebell that donated to our toy drive we did this year for the East Liberty Family Health Center! It truly was amazing - we received toys not only from our awesome current clients but from clients that hadn’t been to our gym since 2013 & past trainers of ours!!! We bagged all the toys & have 27 stuffed bags filled with toys - the generosity this year was amazing. Thank you to everyone that donated to this wonderful cause. We will be delivering all of these toys to the East Liberty Family Health Center Saturday morning!! #toydonation #donations #helpthoseinneed #christmasspirit #charitywork #toydrive #toydrive2020 #love #helpthoseinneed #pkpfamily #giveback

A few updates for our clients at PK&P!!! This was posted to our stories on IG & FB but I want to make sure everyone sees all of these important notices about the gym! Thank you!!!

By now, most of you have received my email or you’ve turned on the news & you have heard that due to the MAJOR increase in Covid cases in Pennsylvania, Governor Wolf, obviously had to put in additional mitigation measures, which effects us, our gym, Pittsburgh Kettlebell & Performance. The gym will be closed effective Saturday, 12/12/20, through 8am on Monday, 1/4/21. We will be offering Virtual kettlebell classes 6 days a week, taught by Kindle, Chloe & Amanda, as well as a... Yoga class on Sundays. These classes will start on Monday, 12/14/20. If you need to make arrangements to borrow a kettlebell from the gym, contact Gina at 412-758-0308. If virtual classes are not your thing, and you want to cancel your membership, contact Gina as well. Guys - this is killing us. This is killing small businesses. The goal is to hopefully open on January 4th, but it is out of our hands - IT IS UP TO YOU & OTHER MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY TO LISTEN TO HEALTHCARE EXPERTS & SLOW DOWN THE SPREAD OF THE VIRUS. Hopefully we can all start to work together #412kbstrong #kbstrong #kbstrongertogether #weareinthistogether #covid_19 #pittsburghstrong #smallbusiness

Attention PK&P Clients - the list of restricted states has unfortunately grown. Please read & make adjustments to scheduling yourself in classes if necessary - remember, if you’ve traveled to any of these states we ask that you please wait 14 days before returning to the gym. Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe https://www.health.pa.gov//coronavirus/Pages/Travelers.aspx

A few open spots left in tomorrow’s classes - book now!!!

We are so grateful for all of our members & their health...for all of our trainers & their health. This year has taught us all so much. Cherish & hold dearly what means the most to us...appreciate the simple things in life...appreciate & take care of your health We truly are thankful & grateful to have each one of you be part of our PK&P family. Thank you for working with us through this challenging year. Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! Eat, drink & be thankful. Eat... the pie, eat the mashed potatoes (not the damn mashed cauliflower) - eat the mashed potatoes and gravy!!! Start fresh tomorrow!!! #412kbstrong #kettlebellworkout #countyourblessings #thankful #thanksgiving #thanksgiving2020 #blessed #thankfulgratefulblessed #grateful See more

PKP FUN FACT FRIDAYS 2020 has been a very challenging year for many people. PKP wants to be a safe, positive environment so we want to continue positive posts of our wonderful clients! Thanks to Kindle, she has decided to bring back FUN FACT FRIDAY!!! Catherine is an award-winning author and illustrator, having published four picture books to date. She also writes novels. Additionally, Catherine works full-time as nurse practitioner in a family healthcare practice that speci...alizes in serving underprivileged populations. Fun Facts: Catherine wants Pittsburgh to build a lazy river from the neighborhoods to Downtown. She figures it will help with pollution and stress. Chad is an author too, writing The Best Seven Years of My Life: The Story of an Unlikely Caregiver with his father, which was featured in the New York Times on Valentine’s Day, 2019. He’s also a trial lawyer and has written/directed award-winning short films. He’s now working on taking his skills into the advertising/marketing world. Fun Facts: He loves the Grateful Dead, even using their lyrics as his wedding vows. Another Fun Fact: He drives Catherine crazy with how much he listens to the Dead. Shared Fun Fact: They both think their dog, Stella, was the best dog ever. Huge thanks to Catherine & Chad for being such awesome & loyal clients of ours #pkp412kettlebell #kettlebell #workout #bestclientsever #funfactfriday #pittsburghgym #unconventionaltraining #virtualkbclass #virtualgym

Guess what day it is today??? It’s #FUNFACTFRIDAY!!! Meet Kelly!!! Kelly has been a client of @pkp412kettlebell since 2014!!! Not only is Kelly an awesome client but she has also become a personal friend of ours & our furbabies aunt Kelly!!! Kelly has an incurable wanderlust that is unfortunately bubbling up inside. In addition to two cross country driving trips across America, she’s been to Canada, England, Scotland, Ireland, France, Italy, Greece, Belgium, The Netherlan...ds, Germany, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Romania, Jamaica, Antigua, Mexico#, Turks and Caicos, Aruba, St Lucia, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Australia, New Zealand,and Fiji. Before Covid, Kelly was the Properties Coordinator at the Pittsburgh Public Theater. She started working there in 1992 and has made some pretty weird things over the years, including a dead cat and a severed penis (not for the same show). It was while working there that she met her travel partner and best friend of 22 years, Zach. They are passionate Steelers season ticket holders and can't wait to get back to work and back to seeing football in person again. Kelly is a crazy animal lover, but Zach is allergic to dogs and cats. So, they made the decision to get pet rats in 2004. That's when Kelly became a crazy rat lady. Kelly has had 25 rats since then, as they have short life spans of only two to three years, and she often adopts old rats that the owners no longer want. Her current rats are Mortimer and Fitzgerald. Both Kelly’s father and brother passed away from Sudden Cardiac Arrest, so she is extremely passionate about fitness. She joined PKP in 2014 and said she is so thankful for all the amazing people she knows because of it. In addition to kettlebell, she she also does spin, versaclimbling, barre, boxing, and pilates. However, she is equally passionate about craft beer so she believe in finding your balance. Thank you Kelly for being such an awesome client and friend #pkp412kettlebell #pkpfamily #kettlebellworkout #kettlebellworkout #fitfam #gymfriends

VOTE!!! Election Day is here & the most important thing to do today is MAKE SURE YOU GET OUT TO VOTE!!! Post your I VOTED sticker today and tag @pkp412kettlebell! We will enter you to win a FREE Kettlebell Class to attend! Drawing will be at 9am tomorrow (Wednesday, 11/4/20)!!! #412kbstrong #kettlebellworkout #kettlebelltraining #grouptraining #gym #pittsburgh #vote #vote2020 #votelikeyourlifedependsonit

A few of you have asked...so here you go!! Classes have been maxing so we have added a class to our weekly Kettlebell Class Schedule starting next week (11/5/20)! THURSDAY’S AT 4:30PM!!!! Please remember if you can’t make it to a class you have signed up for - PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE cancel yourself out of class so it gives our waitlisted clients enough time to get pushed into class!!!