ProBody Nutrition: The First Store That Believed in ZIM FIT
ProBody Nutrition: The First Store That Believed in ZIM FIT
Russ Brumbaugh's Johnstown supplement shop was the first retailer to put ZIM FIT on the shelf. Here's the store, the town, and the fitness community that backed us before anyone else did.
How ZIM FIT Got Its First Shelf Space
Some people talk about supporting small brands. Russ Brumbaugh actually did it. When ZIM FIT was still proving itself, still earning shelf space one conversation at a time, Russ was the first retailer to stock our product. No massive following required. No waiting to see if we'd blow up first. He looked at the formula, understood the philosophy, and said yes.
That matters. And it's not something we forget.
If you're anywhere near Johnstown, PA, walk through the doors of ProBody Nutrition & Supplement Store at 801 Scalp Ave and tell him ZIM FIT sent you.
What ProBody Nutrition Is
This isn't a chain store with fluorescent lighting and a teenager reading a script. Russ is a certified personal trainer, a natural bodybuilder, and has over 15 years in the fitness industry. His wife Hillary holds a degree in Kinesiology and a Master's in Health Science. They know what they're putting on the shelf and why.
Pro Body opened in December 2016 with a simple thesis: Johnstown needed a nutrition store that actually cared about its customers. Not one that pushed whatever had the fattest margin. One that stocked research-backed products, explained the reasoning behind every recommendation, and charged fair prices.
Education. Integrity. Guidance. That's their motto. It lines up with ZIM FIT's core values for the same reason: this industry has too many brands that don't respect the person buying the product.
They've since expanded into ProBody Wellness Clinic, offering hormone therapy, comprehensive bloodwork, and peptide programs. The evolution from supplement shop to full wellness hub didn't happen by accident. It happened because Russ and Hillary keep learning, keep investing, and keep raising the standard for their community.
Hours are Monday through Friday 11 to 7, Saturday 10 to 2, Sunday 12 to 4. Call or text 814-241-8889. Or just show up.
Where Johnstown Trains
Johnstown doesn't get the attention that Pittsburgh or Philly gyms get. The people training here aren't doing it for attention. They're doing it because discipline is part of the culture in a town built on steel, floods, and comebacks.
Evolution Gym
Old school iron. Operating since the 1980s with $30 monthly memberships. No frills, no excuses.
Bodybuilding · PowerliftingThe Strength Lab
Strength and conditioning focused. Built for people who train with intention.
Strength · ConditioningJohnstown Strength
Formerly CrossFit Johnstown. Functional fitness, mobility work, and a tight-knit community.
Functional · CommunityBold Athletics
CrossFit classes plus personal training. Start at any fitness level, scale everything.
CrossFit · Personal TrainingMorGainz Fitness
Multiple locations across Richland, West Hills, and Jackson. Dozens of weekly classes.
Classes · Multi-LocationVIBE Fitness Studio
Zumba, yoga, kickboxing, barre, kettlebell. All levels, all certified instructors.
Group Fitness · VarietyThe Greater Johnstown YMCA on Haynes Street anchors the community fitness scene. Redemption Fitness downtown on Main Street is a newer addition proving the demand for real training spaces keeps growing here.
Get ZIM FIT in Johnstown
Pro Body stocks both GET FKD High-Stim Pre-Workout and GET PMPD Low-Stim Pre-Workout. Ask Russ which one fits your training style. He'll give you an honest answer, not a sales pitch. If you're not sure where to start, our high-stim vs. low-stim guide breaks it down.
ProBody is positioned right on Scalp Ave, close to MorGainz Fitness Richland. Train, walk in, grab your next tub. That's the ecosystem Russ built.
“Russ didn't wait until we were popular. He believed in what we were building before anyone else did. That's not a business relationship. That's loyalty. And loyalty gets remembered.”
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