About

Celli’s Fitness Center specializes in every aspect of strength training, regardless of experience level.

Formerly located in Lawrenceville from 2007-2019. Celli’s now resides on Pittsburgh’s Northside, behind the Dollar General, at 1928 Spring Garden Avenue, 15212.

  • Training Focus: The gym focuses on strength training, powerlifting, bodybuilding, conditioning and personalized training programs designed to enhance performance, build muscle, and improve technique.
  • Atmosphere & Community: Described as a “hardcore” gym, it caters to dedicated lifters, offering a serious yet welcoming community atmosphere that prioritizes results. 
  • Facilities: The gym features a secure 7000-square-foot space equipped with all the tools needed to increase strength and muscle mass. You will find many specialty bars, squat racks, deadlift platforms, bench press stations, free weights, cardio equipment, 580 square feet of indoor turf, along with amenities like locker rooms, showers, and nutritional supplements.
  • Owner Expertise: Ryan Celli is a renowned powerlifting legend. Ryan, his wife Dana, and son Noah all provide expert coaching on form and technique.
  • Membership: It is a private, member-only facility that operates on a key-access basis.

PLEASE NOTE: YOU DO NOT NEED TO TAKE RIALTO STREET (the insanely narrow and steep street) INSTEAD, GO TO THE NEXT EXIT, EAST OHIO STREET, TO CHESTNUT, TO SPRING GARDEN.

Ryan was on Dave Tate’s Table Talk Podcast, June 2024.

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Ryan Celli

The Mastermind behind Celli’s Fitness

Ryan’s personal training is highly sought out. Many clients travel well over an hour on a regular basis to train with him. He is known for his outstanding ability to critique form and technique. His personal training is typically strength specific, person specific, goal oriented, interlaced with bodybuilding movements. This approach gives clients results that come exceptionally quick. Within weeks, clients gain strength, confidence, tone and build new muscle and lose fat. With his years of experience, he is able to offer great advice on how to prevent and deal with past or present injuries to keep you active and training!

Dana Celli

CEO of Celli's Fitness Center

Dana has been weight training since she was 18 years old. She has that old school, no nonsense way of training. She can teach all three compound movements, squat, bench press, and deadlift with exceptional instruction. Over the years, her specialty has developed into teaching clients how to make that mind to muscle connection. Her workouts are typically fast paced, high rep, high volume, challenging, unique, and will get you that deep muscle burn and the results you want! If you are looking for strength, she also has the knowledge to take your strength to new levels.

Noah Celli

Front desk manager / Personal Trainer

Noah helps manage the gym and is a personal trainer. He is building his clientele and known for his excellent instruction. He’s a graduate of Chartiers Valley High School Class of 2022. If Noahs not at the gym, you’ll find him playing guitar or gaming.