INTRODUCING Pure Edge Performance Training
Meet the fitness experts ready to help you achieve your fitness goals at our gym.
ABOUT Pure Edge Performance Training
Our gym team of fitness and nutrition professionals are invested in your health. We make every decision with our members’ well-being in mind. Achieve your goals with us!
THE TEAM
OWNER
Justin Shal
MS, CSCS, PES, TPI Certified Owner | Performance Director Credentials and Achievements M.S. - Exercise Science, California University of PA, 2011 B.S. - Kinesiology, Penn State University, 2006 Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, NCSA, 2006 Performance Enhancement Specialist, NASM, 2011 Titleist Performance Institute Certified, 2019 USPA member and competitor, held 5 USPA Pennsylvania state records for powerlifting
Justin has been actively coaching athletes and weekend warriors for optimal performance as a professional for over 15 years. After receiving a B.S. in Kinesiology from Penn State, he gained valuable experience in both the sports performance and rehabilitation disciplines, allowing him to assess and train clients utilizing multiple approaches. He earned an M.S. in Exercise Science from Cal U while putting to use his improved knowledge every day as the leader of a team of trainers in a commercial gym setting. Justin brings energy and presence to every session to motivate clients to reach beyond their goals and achieve unexpected results. Voted one of the top 3 personal trainers in Pittsburgh by PGH City Paper readers in 2021!
Performance Coach
Rachel Hirst
Credentials and Achievements B.S. - Exercise Science, Mercyhurst University, 2022 Team Captain - Mercyhurst Women's Lacrosse, 2022 High School All-American at Hampton HS, led team to back-to-back girls lacrosse WPIAL championships Trained at Pure Edge as a high school and college athlete
Performance Coach
Jake Woodruff
Credentials and Achievements M.S. - Sports Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, 2022 B.S. - Exercise Science and Athletic Training, Baldwin Wallace, 2020 Current defender for Pittsburgh City United FC men's soccer club, former member of Baldwin Wallace men's soccer team, athletic training intern for NFL Los Angeles Chargers
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