The best private Personal Training gym in the south hills of pittsburgh for sport performance and personal training. Our Certified Personal Trainers will help you Achieve your health and fitness goals, no matter what those might be. We have worked with many residents in the neighborhoods of the South Hills.
The youngest we have trained is 5 years old while the oldest is 82 and going strong! Our services have helped both men and women reach their goals of weight loss, strength improvements, increased cardiovascular health, better balancing, and increased ability to perform daily tasks.
The youngest we have trained is 5 years old while the oldest is 82 and going strong! Our services have helped both men and women reach their goals of weight loss, strength improvements, increased cardiovascular health, better balancing, and increased ability to perform daily tasks.
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Premiere Training for Sport Performance and Personal Training in the South Hills of Pittsburgh. Become Better Sport Performance and Personal Training was started by Dan Knorr in late 2013 with only a few clients of his own. Over the years, Dan gained many clients through word of mouth, contacting local volleyball teams, and teaching Olympic weight lifting classes.
Personal Training is for those who would like some assistance in achieving specific fitness goals. These goals can vary from losing weight, gaining muscle and becoming stronger, improving cardiovascular health, increase flexibility and range of motion, or simply to just feel more comfortable and confident when performing daily activities.
Semi-Private Training offers all the same benefits as Personal Training, but instead of working 1-1 with one of our expert trainers, you will be working out alongside other individuals who are also semi-private clients. Your workout will still be 100% individualized to meet your specific needs and goals and can be modified at any time.
Our Personal Training programs for seniors are tailored towards older individuals. As we get older, we tend to have more physical limitations, our trainers make lots of modifications in order to account for these limitations and successfully complete each workout. We take extraordinary care with our clients to make sure they learn how to properly execute every exercise and progress steadily as they better their lives.
Get Stronger, Run Faster, Become Better with our Sport Performance Training in Bethel Park. Our Sport Performance Specialists use well researched and proven methods to improve performance on the court or field. Our Strength and Conditioning Programs are similar to those that one would see at the collegiate or professional level.
Reviews (17)
Jorge Garcia
Jan 21, 2022
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Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality
Such a fun atmosphere. Everyone motivates each other to work harder, and become better. Dan and Joey are knowledgeable, patient, and kind - they encourage you to push your limits and are there to guide you. If you want to have a blast while working out while gaining friendships, sign up today! You won’t regret it.
Such a fun atmosphere. Everyone motivates each other to work harder, and become better. Dan and Joey are knowledgeable, patient, and kind - they encourage you to push your limits and are there to guide you. If you want to have a blast while working out while gaining friendships, sign up today! You won’t regret it.
George Gittins
Jan 21, 2022
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Emily Garcia
Sep 11, 2021
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Dan and his team are amazing! They make working out so fun and enjoyable. They are with you through your entire workout to motivate, coach, and give you constructive criticism. I trust them with any of my questions, and know their knowledge outweighs the rest. Plus, sometimes you’ll get a demo - and that’s always fun. I would 10/10 recommend them for their gym, the atmosphere they’ve created, and the programs they write for you individually.
Daryien Lee
Apr 14, 2021
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I had the pleasure of meeting Dan and his team today, learn a lot about the company and their experience, and it seemed like a great place for all fitness applications. He and his team are very nice, very knowledgeable, and I felt right at home just spending my first evening at their fitness center. If you are looking for a fitness center with well educated and trained instructors, check them out!
Francesca Valli
Jan 05, 2021
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To the over 60 crowd: I had never set foot in a gym in my life, and chose this facility because of it’s relatively small size, ability to train one on one, and recommendations. My experience with Become Better Sport Performance and Personal Training has been incredibly positive. The trainers are extremely skilled at coaching all levels of… clients, with respect, patience, fun and encouragement. They work around physical limitations and are truly interested in helping folks achieve their fitness goals in a trusting and positive setting. I have found the other clients to be encouraging
Brandon Hanson
Aug 31, 2020
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I coach volleyball in the area year round. I've sent both high school and club players to train with Dan at Become Better SPPT, and I cannot recommend his services enough.
I've seen him produce great improvements in the athleticism, strength, and specifically jump power of so many of my athletes. I watch high school players get stronger year after year of training with him, and I watch club players jumping noticeably higher after just a short club season of working with Dan.
Volleyball seasons are short, and injuries are bad. I know he ensures their safety not only while they're training with
I've seen him produce great improvements in the athleticism, strength, and specifically jump power of so many of my athletes. I watch high school players get stronger year after year of training with him, and I watch club players jumping noticeably higher after just a short club season of working with Dan.
Volleyball seasons are short, and injuries are bad. I know he ensures their safety not only while they're training with
Angel Taylor
Mar 19, 2020
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All of the trainers have been excellent in helping both of my children with their workouts. They make it where the kids choose to go and don’t feel forced to go. The environment is wonderful and the kids help each other keep on track! If you are looking for a great personal experience Become Better is the place to go!
Jessi Lynn Wooten
Nov 22, 2019
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Nicole Miller
Oct 08, 2019
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Become Better is a great place for all ages and those in various stages of their fitness journey. Prior to coming here, I hadn’t worked out in 5 years and had no desire to start. After finding out that I had high cholesterol, I decided to give this place a try. The trainers are all experienced and very easy to work with. They even make workouts fun for fully grown adults. Even after just a few months, I’ve seen obvious positive results and feel better than I have in years.
Tiffany Plotz
Sep 28, 2019
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Dan and his whole team are an amazing asset to the fitness and sports performance world! They make things challenging and cater to your individual needs , all the while adding in some fun humor and laughs with loads of encouragement to keep becoming better. I’ve been an active fan of fitness my whole adult life and have tried to make it a consistent part of my daily routine the past 2 decades. However, I had never had the kind of consistent progress I’ve experienced working with Dan and his teams guidance before working with them. I’ll forever be grateful for every piece of knowledge I’ve
Gina Swanson
Jul 30, 2019
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I’ve been working with Dan and his team at Become Better for several months, and I can highly recommend to anyone wanting to improve their fitness level. Dan and trainers Nik and Joey are motivating and encouraging. Workouts are never boring but are constantly changing and challenging you. They are incredibly knowledgeable and and take the time to explain the proper form and technique. The atmosphere in this well-equipped gym is fun and supportive —— not at all intimidating regardless of your age or fitness level. If you are looking to become better —— this is the place to be!
Megan Cunningham
Jul 30, 2019
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Working with Dan, Nik, and Joey over the last year has improved my athletic ability greatly. They welcome you to the gym, and make sure that you always feel comfortable there. They push you to improve on the goals you want to achieve. With whatever you want to get better at, they will always be around to support you and encourage you with it.
Nick De Leo
Nov 02, 2018
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As a volleyball player, I started working out with Dan to improve my vertical. In 5 months with him thus far, not only have I seen my jumping ability improve (3"), my overall strength has increased as well [I have seen an 11 pound increase in muscle). Dan has also kept me focused on my goals making it easy to stay on track. I have told myself in the past I would make a routine and work out regularly, but now I have finally been able to do so.
Joanna Bazzano
Oct 19, 2018
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I started with Become Better Sports Performance & Personal Training about one year ago. Dan has be an excellent coach since day one. I suffer from a back injury that limited my ability to lift the way I was used to. One of the first things Dan asked me when I started was what my fitness goals were, and I said to be able to squat and dead lift again. Dan assured me that if I was patient and put in the time he would have me back to doing these exercises in no time! Sure enough a year later, not only can I perform these exercises, I can perform them at a weight I never thought I would reach again
Jeane Criss
Aug 21, 2018
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I came to Become Better with physical limitations due to surgery. I was met with a variety of workouts aimed at increasing balance, shoulder range of motion, stronger abs, strength in arms, legs and back. I was gently pushed beyond goals I achieved. I feel infinitely stronger having completed almost two years in training. I attribute that to my… desire to be better, healthy and strong at 79 BUT I give all the credit to Dan who made each workout worthwhile, fun but tough. Dan welcomes, plans, explains clearly and adjust workouts for the benefit of each client considering age and physical
Shay Powell
Aug 17, 2018
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After years of trying and failing to maintain a fitness routine I finally found one that stuck with Dan. I’ve had good and bad trainers over the years and Dan is by far the best. His innate ability to be whatever type of trainer his client needs set him apart from rest. Dan also always takes the time to listen to your goals and current needs to… constantly adjust your program. The variety of exercise routines and wealth of knowledge Dan provides has helped me continue to set and reach goals while working around what can sometimes be a busy and ever-changing schedule.
Ben Avon
Jul 31, 2018
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Dan and his work staff are dedicated at making you achieve your highest potential. They work with you every step of the way to help you achieve the goals you set at the beginning of your plan. The variety of exercises along with the in depth knowledge that Dan possesses lends itself to workouts not becoming stale or unproductive. All he asks from… you is that you give effort and you stay committed and he will take care of everything else. The atmosphere Dan has created at the gym is one that is fun and exciting, everyone knows each other by name and is supportive of one another, and the
