FitnessU

Overview

FitnessU is a full-service fitness club in Erie, PA, designed for all fitness levels and goals. While not exclusively a sauna business, it prominently features wellness amenities like a private women’s sauna, hot tub, and indoor pool alongside extensive gym facilities. The club emphasizes a chill, welcoming atmosphere with friendly staff, rarely crowded equipment, and a supportive community. Members rave about the affordable access to diverse options, from strength training and cardio to aquatics and group classes, creating an empowering, family-friendly experience.

Features & Amenities

FitnessU boasts a wide array of modern facilities to support comprehensive workouts and recovery:

• Indoor Pool: For swimming, lessons, and water aerobics.
• Hot Tub: For relaxation and post-workout recovery.
• Private Women’s Sauna: A dedicated space for sauna sessions, highlighted in testimonials.
• Indoor Track: For walking or running.
• Dedicated Strength Zones: Extensive free weights, dumbbells, barbells, and lifting areas.
• Cardio Equipment: Treadmills, stair steppers, bikes, ellipticals, and more.
• Group Fitness Studios: For classes like yoga, Zumba, Body Pump, and Spin.
• Childcare Services: Available during specified hours for member convenience.
• Locker Rooms and Showers: Standard gym amenities.

Services

• Group Fitness Classes: Yoga, Zumba, Body Pump (full and express), Spin, Senior Fitness, SilverSneakers Classic, Chair Yoga, 55+ classes, water fitness (Hydro-Power, Water Fitness), and more. Schedules available weekly.
• Personal Training: Free sessions included with membership; nationally certified trainers.
• Aquatics Programs: Swim lessons (private/group for kids/adults), water aerobics, parent/child classes.
• SilverSneakers: For Medicare-eligible seniors, with free trainer sessions.
• Homecoach In-Home Training: Nutrition coaching, yoga, strength, boxing, and more, brought to your home.
• Blue Zone Programming: Longevity-focused classes (free trial week).
• Childcare: Mon-Fri 7:45AM-1PM & 3:15PM-8PM; Sat 7:45AM-12PM.
• Free Day Pass: For local new members with ID.

Pricing

• Special Promo: 2 Months for $20 (new/returning members; 60-day lapse required). Then $29/month recurring (6-month commitment). Includes all amenities.
• Standard Membership - 29 and GO!: $29/month, no commitment. Full access to track, classes, training, pool, hot tub, sauna, childcare.
• $10 Promo: 2 months for $10 upfront, then $29/month (restrictions apply).
• Swim lessons: e.g., $115 for parent/child sessions.
• Free personal training, group fitness, and childcare with membership.

Location & Hours

• Address: 2312 West 15th Street, Erie, PA 16505.
• Phone: 814-459-3033.
• Hours:
  • Monday-Friday: 5AM - 10PM.
  • Saturday-Sunday: 6AM - 6PM.
• Childcare Hours: Mon-Fri 7:45AM-1PM, 3:15PM-8PM; Sat 7:45AM-12PM.

Notes

What sets FitnessU apart is its value-packed, all-in-one approach at an unbeatable price—members call it the “best gym in Erie” for combining gym, pool, sauna, hot tub, and classes without crowds. The private women’s sauna adds a unique spa-like recovery element. Family-oriented with swim lessons, childcare, and senior programs like SilverSneakers. Testimonials highlight the friendly vibe, equipment availability, and results from aquatics and classes. Special promotions make it accessible for newcomers, and in-home options extend reach. Overall, it’s a community hub promoting longevity and fun fitness.