Janelle Pica

Priorities: What do you Want and How Bad do You Want It?

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I had no idea that “Banjo Night” was a thing in the Greater City of Pittsburgh, but last week, I found myself at the Elk’s Lodge on the North Side of Pittsburgh listening to men in their 70’s and 80’s play their banjos for a number of hours into the evening (and in case you […]

Ask the Instructor: How do I train for heavy snatches?

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February is “Snatchuary” at Primal Fitness Pittsburgh, which means we are all gearing up for heavy 1 rep maxes and the 200 rep 10 minute snatch test by the end of the month. We work hard here at the studio this time of year, and today, I want to focus on how to do heavier […]

Help Us Strengthen the South Side of Pittsburgh!

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Ladies and Gentlmen of the Greater City of Pittsburgh, and all yinz people of the internet 😉 WE ARE ON THE MOVE! 😀 We are on a mission and we need your help! We are under a tight deadline to relocate our studio to an affordable and convenient location. In order to continue bringing quality […]

Just what the heck is a “METCON” really? – All About Workout Finishers

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I was recently featured in Experience Life magazine and was contacted by the publication to discuss “workout finishers” or “metcons”. I’m sure you all are familiar with these terms, especially if you’re familiar with Crossfit, any of Geoff Neupert’s Kettlebell Burn Programs, and overall circuit training. A workout finisher, also known as a “metcon” — […]

Taming Your Sweet Tooth the Healthy Way- Alexandra Barone

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Maybe you’re coming to a close on your 21 Day Sugar Detox. Congrats! That’s a seriously huge feat. I am a self-proclaimed sugar addict, and I’ve eliminated it before too. It’s not easy. Today, I find ways to indulge while eating whole, real, sugar-free foods most of the time. If you read my regular posts on the […]

The Problem with Guilt- Alexandra Barone

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“There’s no problem so awful that you can’t add some guilt to it and make it even worse.” -Calvin and Hobbes Ah, welcome to the new year. ‘Tis a time for a quick refresh. A resolve to be better, look better, and feel better. If you’ve started off strong, congrats! That’s awesome. Sometimes, our resolutions […]

Paving the Path to Success- Ryan Williams, PCC and DVRT Instructor

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Yes, it’s that time of the year folks. New year, new me, this time I mean it! Resolutions abound relating to diet & exercise, health & fitness but in 360 days from now, ninety percent of you will be saying the same thing because you failed. Why did you fail? Lots of different reasons, most […]

Back to Basics: Troubleshooting the Kettlebell Swing

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It’s January! A brand new year is upon us and we are swinging our way into a ton of healthy new habits here at the studio! During the month of January, myself and the rest of the crew at Primal Fitness Pittsburgh normally crank up the interval training and focus on a lot of kettelbell […]

Bells, Brawn and Brews: NEW YEAR EDITION! – January 23rd, 2016

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ATTENTION PITTSBURGH: Get ready for some festive fun this New Year! MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Primal Fitness Pittsburgh has been given one of the greatest opportunities yet to host a truly remarkable event right here in our beautiful City. If you’re ready to kick start the new year with a combination of kettlebells, sandbag training, and […]