This gym has been so fabulous for the past 1 (and a little more) years! I am only now leaving due to a move out of the Shadyside area. The people are extremely friendly, there are many class offerings (times and variety), and I have always found the equiptment to be up to date and working well. I chose X because of its location in relation to my apartment and I could not have made a better choice. There is something to be said for not "selling out" and going to one of the top name, nationally known gyms. At X Shadyside, I never felt like a number and I LOVED supporting a local, one-of-a-kind buisness. If you're on the fence about joining, just do it. Your body and mind will thank you, and you cannot beat the atmosphere and amazing environment that X offers. I am sad to say goodbye to this buisness!