PittStop Strength
Opening soon in Crown Point

Real strength training. Real coaching. Real results.

Join Founding Members

(Limited spots available)

 

PittStop Strength

Opening soon in Crown Point. Serving Chicagoland lifters.

This will be a barbell-based training gym focused on real strength, not random workouts. Small group coaching, structured progression, and hands-on instruction every session.

Spots will be limited when doors open.

 

Why strength training matters

Getting strong changes how you move, feel, and live.

Daily tasks get easier. Pain often decreases. Confidence goes up. You stop guessing and start making measurable progress.

This is not about workouts. It’s about building strength that carries into real life, at any age.

No random workouts. No guesswork.

You’ll train with a barbell, follow a a made-for-you structured program, and get direct coaching every session. This is for people who want to get strong and stay strong.

Start with a Conversation

Let’s talk through your goals and see what makes sense.

Choose a time that works for you:

Book a Call

No pressure. Just a conversation.

 

Get in Early

We’re building our first group of members now. Founding members will get: 

  • Early access before opening
  • Priority scheduling
  • Discounted founding member pricing
  • First access to limited spots

In-Person
Training

Personal sessions to residents in the Chicagoland area at our new PittStop Strength location in Crown Point.

Customized Coaching

Individualized programming designed around your goals and lifting history.

Real-Time Adjustments

Feedback on your key lifts, so you know when to push, pull back, and focus.

Coaching you won't find in a typical gym

This is not a crowded gym with machines and guesswork. 

You’ll train with a coach who adjusts your lifts in real time, tracks your progress, and ensures you are getting stronger week after week. 

That’s why results are consistent.

  • Amanda is committed, passionate, and welcoming to everyone.
    Kay Dietrich
  • Amanda trains me at a level I can handle without ever treating me like an old man.
    Tom Kervin (Age 70)
  • I went from barely able to lift to lifting close to my body weight thanks to Amanda’s coaching.
    Robin Holt
  • Amanda has an exceptional ability to teach the lifts and adjust programming on the spot to ensure continuous progress.”
    Jordan Martinez
  • You get the coach’s full attention on every working set. Amanda analyzes your technique in detail and gives immediate feedback. It’s an excellent model for safe and effective strength progress.
    Ritesh Bhat
  • I live with a chronic illness and Amanda tailored my training so I could recover and keep progressing. I hit new PRs every week and feel stronger than I ever thought possible.
    Jacqueline Martinez
  • At 75 years old with osteoporosis, Amanda coached me to make strength gains that surprised me. Her encouragement and excellent instruction gave me confidence to challenge myself safely.
    Lauren
  • Amanda is an extremely knowledgeable coach who communicates clearly and gives the exact cues you need to improve. I learned more about lifting in a short time with her than I had in years trying to figure it out on my own.
    Mairin Goodman
  • Amanda is the best coach I’ve worked with in 25 years of lifting. Her understanding of biomechanics and exercise physiology ensures every workout is safe and highly effective. Her programs are tailored to the individual and deliver real results.
    Adam Hunt
  • Starting Strength changed my life. Through Amanda’s one-on-one coaching I’ve massively increased my strength and improved my health. My doctor recommended strength training for osteoporosis, and the results have been incredible.
    Beth Swanson
  • I started just before turning 60 and within a few weeks I knew I had made the right decision. Amanda’s coaching and experience gave me complete confidence in the process. My strength and body composition started improving almost immediately.
    David Manning
  • “Amanda Sheppard is a legend in the Starting Strength world. Having her as my coach this past year has been an outstanding experience. She is hands down the best one-on-one strength coach I’ve ever worked with.”
    Matthew Witherow
  • Before I started working with Amanda, I was dealing with chronic illness, injuries, and frequent migraines. Within weeks my pain eased and my strength climbed. After a few months I had a big reduction in migraines, cut my meds and sleep aids in half, and was squatting more than my bodyweight.
    Nicole
 
 
 

Why Choose PittStop Strength?

Experience personalized support from a seasoned coach. This isn’t cookie-cutter programming. Amanda’s approach adapts to your needs and empowers you to achieve lasting strength.

Tailored Programming​

Plans built specifically for you, factoring in your goals and lifting experience.

Expert Guidance

With over a decade of experience, Amanda provides coaching and consistent communication to keep you progressing.