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CrossfitKSX at Keystone Health Club Best of the Burgh Winner!

CrossfitKSX, a part of East Pittsburgh’s Keystone Health Club has been named the 2014 “Best Crossfit Gym in Pittsburgh” in Pittsburgh Magazine’s Reader’s Choice Best of the Burgh Poll.  This marks the 4th time in 5 years that Keystone Health Club has been a winner, being chosen the Readers Choice Best Fitness Club in 2010, 2011, and 2012.

CrossfitKSX, in only its second year of operation, is one of very few Crossfit boxes located inside a full service health club.  Diane Scanlan, CrossfitKSX Head Coach, uses carefully designed classes and her one-of- a-kind motivational teaching skills to change lives.   Diane and her staff empower total beginners to train right along with experienced crossfitters using a team concept in which everyone improves.

Heather Barone, a 33 year old ER/Trauma Nurse, combat veteran, wife, and mother of 3 says about CrossfitKSX, “Our coach, Diane, has literally changed my life.  For one hour I am completely focused on myself, not work or kids or errands, just me pushing myself to do things I never dreamed I could do.  This is not your typical CrossFit box, this is a group of some of the most awesome people of all shapes, sizes, ages, and professions who come together to be teammates for that 1 hour.  “It's not just a workout... it's a challenge, an adventure, and therapy all rolled into one!”

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Head Coach Diane Scanlan is thrilled to be chosen as the Best of the Burgh, saying, “CrossfitKSX works hard not only to make a difference in our members’ health but to give back to our community as well.”  Keystone Health Club and CrossfitKSX offer scholarships and subsidies to enable underserved youth and first responders to participate.  A recent fundraiser provided 6 student-athletes from Woodland Hills High School with full scholarships to attend the club’s 8 week Teen Strength & Strength Camp. 

About Keystone Health Club and CrossfitKSX: Keystone Health Club is located in the Keystone Commons, 655 Braddock Avenue, East Pittsburgh, PA 15112 and is a 20,000 square foot facility focusing on wellness.  Keystone Health Club offers personal training, the latest in classes, Crossfit, massage therapy, movement therapy, and physical therapy - The Gym for Every BODY.

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