SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST

Evolution Gym has been around the Johnstown area since the 1980’s.  It moved to its current location in 2000. The current owners Mike and Tonya were born and raised in the Johnstown area.  Mike is a graduate of Richland High School and Tonya graduated from Bishop McCort. After living around the world while serving in the U.S Military, Mike & Tonya moved back home to raise their 2 children in the local area where Mike started a 25 year Federal Law Enforcement career and Tonya began working in Real Estate and banking. Both have been coaches at Richland High School for 20+ years.  In 2005 Mike and Tonya took their passion for fitness and healthy living and purchased Evolution Gym, that’s when things started to change.    

 

Evolution is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for our members. You can work out according to your schedule.  We’re geared for many different types of individuals with a variety of fitness goals.  Men and women alike can find weights and equipment that are appropriate for their fitness needs.  We have ample free weights.  We have over 10,000lbs of plates that range from 2½lbs to 100lbs and our dumbbells range from 2lbs to 150lbs, Kettlebells up to 100lbs, bumper plates and deadlift platforms. We have a variety of Hammer Strength plate loaded machines and squat racks.   But we’re more than just a power lifting gym. We have a diverse amount of Body Solid cable machines including a Pec Dec, Rear Delt, Leg Extension, Leg Curl, Bicep Curl, Tricep Extension, Lat Pull down, Mid Row, Leg Press,  Hack Squat, Shoulder Fly, Ab Crunch and Deluxe Cable Crossover Center.  All cable machines are new and have replaced the old machines. Also available are Plyo boxes up to 48”, Slam balls from 2lbs to 60lbs, resistance bands, chains, and Battle ropes.  

 

For anyone interested in Strongman apparatus’, we offer a variety of equipment such as Log Press, Farmers Walk, Axel Dead lift, Keg, Strongman Sandbags up to 200lbs and 700lb tire.

 

For members looking to boost their cardio we have a separate Cardio Room with Treadmills, Elliptical, Stepper, Exercise Bikes, and TV.  If you would like to work out before work or on your lunch break we have an onsite shower facility. 

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In March of 2022 we opened our brand new 3000sqft addition. In our new expansion you will find an 80ft x 12ft turf area where you can carry yokes, push and pull sleds, use our farmers walk implements, agility ladders and cones. We’ve also added pull-up bars, peg boards, and

heavy bag. In the rest of the new area you will find multiple deadlift platforms, squat racks, reverse hyper, belt squat, Smith Machine, T-bar rows, and numerous Hammer Strength benches for flat, incline, and decline presses.

 

Becoming a member is easy! Simply come in take a minute to fill out some paper work (don’t worry it’s just a release of liability and a copy of the rules), and start your membership.  There is never an enrollment fee, card fee, or contract to sign and we don’t make it mandatory to charge your bank account every month for your membership, but if you would like the convenience of not worrying about your due date we can set up automatic payments. The day you sign up is your due date, pay for a month you get a month. Pay for a multiple month package that’s what you get, it’s that simple. 

 

Evolution Gym is the gym for people who are looking to get in shape or looking to stay strong.  It’s the gym where no one cares how much you can lift just that you are serious about what you are doing and working hard.  You can ask anyone for a helping hand and they’re more than willing to give you a spot or answer a question because they truly love working out.  No one cares if you’re wearing the latest hi-tech workout gear or an old pair of gym shorts and Chuck Taylors. 

 

If you have any questions or would like to set up an appointment give us a call at 814-539-4518.  If we are not available please leave a message, we’re probably just out in the gym.  Trust me if you’re really serious about exercising, getting fit, and staying fit give us a try, you won’t be sorry.

                                                                                       

Sincerely, 

Mike & Tonya