Happy Anniversary to Instinct Fitness

On April 21, 2011 Instinct Fitness moved into 331 Station Street. Prior to that we spent a few months getting started at a place on McLaughlin Run Rd.  It meant a lot for us to get into this space since this is where Instinct Fitness was truly founded. 

Here is a video from 2008 back when Jason Turko ran the show.

I lived a few blocks from the gym Martial Arts Sports Complex (MASC) for years before I ever stepped foot into it.  One day in 2007 my instincts told me to take a look and try the place out.  At MASC I was exposed to a whole new world of fitness.  I spent a year or so training there before making a career move to State College.

After moving to State College I realized that what existed at 331 Station Street was a truly unique fitness experience.  I was inspired to start my own version one day and developed the vision for Instinct Fitness.  After attending a few certification courses I started training from my apartment and at local parks.  At one point I even was hauling my bells into a commercial gym.  Frustrated with the lack of functional training gyms, I wanted to create a place just like MASC. 

In late 2010, Jason and I set out to do Instinct Fitness for real.   We always wanted to start at 331 Station St., but the dollars didn't make sense at the time.  We started in a racket ball court for a few months and then moved into Pittsburgh Sports Performance Center on April 21, 2011. 

Here are some pictures and videos of our journey: 

Free workout in the park.

Here is what 331 Station St. looked like 3 years ago:

 

I am proud to say my training methods have evolved and will continue to evolve as I continue to learn and grow.  Instinct Fitness is poised to grow and develop into the premier training gym in the South Hills of Pittsburgh.  I can not thank everyone enough for being part of this journey.  Happy Anniversary to us!

 Justin Thomas

Instinct Fitness