Alamo Plaza Shopping Center
Back in October we learned that the heart rate-based gym Orangetheory Fitness would be coming to the Alamo Plaza shopping center and they are now expected to open by the beginning of March. Check out the workout here.
Alamo Plaza Shopping Center
Back in October we learned that the heart rate-based gym Orangetheory Fitness would be coming to the Alamo Plaza shopping center and they are now expected to open by the beginning of March. Check out the workout here.
Orchards Shopping Center, Walnut Creek
Way back in 2014 we learned that Crunch Fitness would be opening in the Orchards shopping center in Walnut Creek and they have now opened. Check out the Walnut Creek class schedule here.
Danville Livery
A new fitness gym called Studio 26 opened recently in Danville Livery that offers Barre, Mat Pilates, and Tae Bo. Check out their schedule here.
From their website:
We barre hard at Studio 26. We are committed to elevating your barre experience by offering a 1-hour full body workout that combines small isometric movements with full range motions that incorporate light weights, resistance bands, yoga blocks, and balls. Each class is heavily influenced by music and will feature variations that engage your core, build lean muscles, lift your seat, and tone all around. Our instructors are trained to support you through challenging yet safe classes, and will offer modifications and adjustments as needed.
3413 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
The Karate & Fitness Place closed in February in Moraga and they have reopened in Lafayette. Check out their website here.
Alamo Plaza Shopping Center
The heart rate monitiring gym, Orangetheory Fitness is spreading all over the East Bay with the latest location coming to the Alamo Plaza shopping center next to the post office. Check for updates on their Facebook page here. Thanks to a reader for sending word.
From their website:
Orangetheory Fitness offers 60-minute workout sessions split into intervals of cardiovascular and strength training with heart rate monitors to track intensity and maximize metabolic burn. Increase energy, get visible results and burn more calories, even after leaving the studio. That’s the Orange Effect!
The Orchards at Walnut Creek
New gyms keep popping up in Walnut Creek with Crunch expected to open the end of October. Find out more about the 26,000 square foot Walnut Creek gym here.
1651 Botelho Dr, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for pointing out the construction where the Chinese restaurant Dragon 2000 used to be will be turned in a gym. Specifically, Anytime Fitness will opening in this spot according to their webpage. Check out the general membership page here.
Danville Livery
Last month we learned about a new fitness studio called Sculpt50 opening in Danville Livery on Sycamore Valley Rd. and they have now opened. Check out their schedule here and pricing here. The Megaformers shown below are currently the only ones in the East Bay.
From their website:
The Lagree Fitness Method™ is an efficient total body conditioning workout that burns 500-800 calories per session. This high intensity workout is low impact that is safe and fun for everyone of any fitness level. With each move, you will tone your muscles, strengthen your core, and increase your flexibility.
The state-of-the-art Megaformer™ is the powerful equipment that allows the body to move seamlessly and quickly from one exercise to the next. These quick transitions keep the heart rate up and effectively burn calories while in and out of class. This powerful machine will give you the workout of your life, working your muscles to failure without injury. You will shake and sweat, and you will become leaner and stronger.
The Orchards at Walnut Creek
We learned about two years ago that the gym Crunch would be opening at the new Orchards shopping center in Walnut Creek and thanks to a reader we now know they will be opening this fall in a 26,000 square foot building with two group fitness studios and over 70 pieces of cardio equipment, “a wide variety of selectorized machines and free weights, specialty personal training and group fitness equipment.” For more details including the actual floor plan layout and pricing, check out the Walnut Creek Crunch website here.
Photo via Beyond Health and Fitness
675 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek
A new fitness studio called Beyond Health and Fitness opened last week in Walnut Creek on Ygnacio Valley Blvd. Check out their class descriptions here, schedule here and trainer bios here.
From their website:
Beyond Health & Fitness Studio’s philosophy on fitness is one of overall health and well-being. Our aim is for you to feel better when you leave our studio than when you arrived that day. We can’t guarantee to add years to your life, but we can promise to help you improve the quality of the years you do live. Our purpose is to make you the best that you can physically, mentally and spiritually be, and to maximize your genetic potential for overall health.
Photo via Beyond Health and Fitness