Business Details
13 Years
experience
Personal Training for All Fitness Goals
Become Better Sport Performance & Personal Training was founded in 2013 by Dan Knorr, a certified trainer with a Master's degree in Exercise Science. Our team of specialists holds advanced degrees and certifications in exercise science, focusing on personalized fitness solutions for clients of all ages and abilities. We offer tailored programs for weight loss, strength training, sport performance enhancement, and senior fitness, utilizing state-of-the-art equipment in a private, non-intimidating environment. Our facility in Bethel Park, PA, features dedicated spaces for strength training, conditioning, and recovery, serving residents across Pittsburgh's South Hills. With over a decade of experience, we've helped clients ranging from 5-year-old children to 87-year-old seniors achieve measurable improvements in strength, mobility, and overall health.Our approach combines scientific expertise with individualized attention, ensuring safe and effective progress toward each client's unique goals. We maintain a supportive community atmosphere where clients receive expert guidance and encouragement from both trainers and fellow members. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our continuous facility upgrades, including a 2022 expansion that increased our training space fivefold. We prioritize proper technique and injury prevention while delivering challenging workouts that produce tangible results.
Services
Personal Training
Sport Performance
Senior Fitness
Kids Training
Semi-Private Training
Weight Loss Programs
Olympic Weightlifting
Injury Rehabilitation
Nutritional Guidance
Balance Improvement
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- Our trainers hold Master's degrees in Exercise Science from top institutions
- We offer personalized programs tailored to individual goals and physical limitations
- Our 2022 remodeled facility features premium strength and conditioning equipment
- We serve clients from 5 to 87 years old with diverse fitness needs
- Proven track record helping clients achieve measurable strength and health improvements
What people say
Supportive community
Personalized attention
Measurable strength gains
Expert injury prevention
Welcoming environment
Services
Personal Training
Customized fitness programs developed by certified trainers with Master's degrees in Exercise Science. Sessions focus on individual goals like weight loss, strength gain, or sport performance enhancement. Our approach combines proper technique instruction with progressive overload to ensure safe, sustainable results for clients of all experience levels.
Sport Performance
Specialized programs for athletes aged 8-22, focusing on speed, power, and injury prevention. We train volleyball, hockey, and baseball players using sport-specific drills that improve vertical jump, sprint speed, and functional strength while reducing injury risk through proper movement patterns.
Senior Fitness
Tailored strength and mobility programs for adults over 60, addressing age-related challenges while improving bone density, balance, and daily function. Our trainers modify exercises to accommodate physical limitations while helping seniors maintain independence and prevent falls through progressive strength development.
Kids Training
Age-appropriate strength programs for children aged 5-18 that build foundational movement skills and injury resilience. Sessions focus on proper form, neuromuscular development, and creating positive fitness habits while improving coordination, bone density, and athletic performance in a fun, encouraging environment.
Semi-Private Training
Cost-effective training format combining personalized programming with group motivation. Clients receive individualized attention from trainers while benefiting from peer support and accountability in small groups of 3-4 participants with similar fitness goals.
People
Dan Knorr
Owner - Head Sport Performance Specialist
Founder with Master's in Exercise Science from Appalachian State University. Former collegiate volleyball player and competitive weightlifter. Specializes in volleyball performance, Olympic weightlifting, and injury prevention. Developed research on bone mineral density and athletic performance.
Joey Buchanich
Personal Trainer
Certified trainer with expertise in program development and client accountability. Focuses on form-first approach with progressive overload. Recognized for creating challenging yet achievable workout plans that produce measurable results for clients with diverse fitness goals.
Anthony
Personal Trainer
Former owner of APFit Now, bringing specialized training methods to our team. Combines technical precision with motivational coaching to help clients achieve strength and performance milestones while maintaining proper movement mechanics.
Paige Chalus
Personal Trainer
Part-time trainer with focus on creating welcoming environment for new exercisers. Emphasizes proper technique instruction and gradual progression to build client confidence and physical capabilities in strength training programs.
Jack
Personal Trainer
Newest team member bringing fresh perspective to training methodologies. Focuses on combining traditional strength training with modern conditioning techniques to create comprehensive fitness programs for diverse client needs.
Questions
What age groups do you train?
We work with clients aged 5 to 87, offering age-appropriate programs for children, teens, adults, and seniors with varying fitness levels and goals.
Do you offer programs for beginners?
Yes, we specialize in teaching proper form to new exercisers in a non-intimidating environment with personalized instruction focused on building foundational strength safely.
Can you help with injury recovery?
Our trainers work with clients rehabilitating from surgeries and injuries, modifying exercises to accommodate physical limitations while strengthening surrounding muscles for faster recovery.
What makes your trainers qualified?
All trainers hold Master's degrees in Exercise Science and maintain advanced certifications, combining academic expertise with practical experience in strength and conditioning.
Do you have specialized sport training?
Yes, we offer sport-specific programs for volleyball, hockey, baseball, and other athletics, focusing on improving speed, power, and injury prevention for competitive athletes.
What equipment is available?
Our 5x expanded facility includes free weights, conditioning equipment (rowers, sleds, bikes), platforms for heavy lifting, and a dedicated recovery room with specialized training tools.
