FitBoot

(64 reviews)

This is a nice, clean studio and Andre (the owner) is very professional, accommodating, and…read moreknowledgeable. I even brought my two year old along for a work out (he has a space with toys to keep little ones safe and entertained) - this is really great for people with little ones. I really appreciate the toddler-friendliness! Overall a great place to get a work out in with extra guidance (training).

I've been working with Andre for about a year for these results. I was having a really hard time…read morelosing weight after my second kid (gained 50lbs during the pregnancy) and was definitely struggling with PPD. I am not a gym person. I have asthma and have just never enjoyed working out. Despite this, I've been able to get to a good place with the gym and take an interest in my health and strength. He will meet you where you're at and get you to your goals. Some highlights: Private training is PRIVATE -- you have the gym to yourself and that is great for anyone who might feel awkward at a typical gym. You won't feel pain working out with Andre. If something hurts, it's modified. Everything in his program is personalized. He knows what he's doing and he's seen it all -- I feel really confident trusting his expertise.

Kick Boxing Class

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Svastha Yoga Wellness and Community Hub

(1 review)

Locally owned & operated

Available by appointment

Beautiful space and place to practice yoga! I feel welcome and a sense of community every time I…read moreenter this studio. I especially love Anne Gregory's class. She opens each class by sharing her thoughts and life philosophy in an open minded and relatable way. Her sequences reflect her creativity and play with traditional and novel, and graceful and strong movement. I highly recommend Svastha Yoga Hub and Anne Gregory's class!

From the owner: Welcome to Svastha Yoga Hub! We offer a holistic approach to health and wellness in one bright and…read morebeautiful location in Alameda - yoga, pilates and personal training, as well as other wellness and holistic services such as Massage Therapy and Sauna Blanket sessions. We also host weekend events. At Svastha Yoga Hub, we work with you to transform your life and promote inner harmony. We are committed to support your journey. Svastha (a Sanskrit word) means a state of existence where we as human beings are balanced at all levels: physical, mental, spiritual and emotional. Come reach svastha with us!

Personal training with a free initial chat to discuss your needs and preferences

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Warm energy all throughout

The Island Personal Training & Massage

(19 reviews)

0.6 mi

Available by appointment

Certified professionals

I've been working with Jason for a little over a year and I've lost 40 pounds while gaining muscle…read more If you're thinking of getting a personal trainer definitely give Jason a call. The workouts are challenging but I'm surprised by how much I enjoy it now! I've had on and off knee problems which he's helped me work around and honestly it's been more effective than physical therapy for me. Shout out to the adorable and encouraging gym kitties too!

I've been training here for the past two years with Jason, and it's been life changing. I'm 40 now…read moreand I'm the fittest I've ever been. When I first started, I shared my goals with Jason - one of which was to gain at least 10lbs of muscle mass. By the end of the 1st year, I was up 16! I feel stronger and healthier than I ever expected. Jason is incredibly knowledgeable and thoughtful in how he builds each workout. I have a minor fracture in my lower back, but he has always customized my program so I can train safely while still pushing myself and making real progress. The gym is spotless, the environment is positive and welcoming, and Jason genuinely cares about his clients. I can't recommend The Island Personal Training enough.

Post cancer survivor and hip replacement can't keep Claudia down. Consistency is key.

"Next set."

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Orangetheory Fitness

4.3

(191 reviews)

0.6 mi

This has been my home studio for the past 1.5 years. Sure, with a Premium Elite membership, you can…read morego to any studio you wish, and I do explore as many studios as I can. But there's just something about this particular studio on the northwestern end of the island that brings me back everytime... Maybe it's the fact that it's one of the more spacious studios in the East Bay. Maybe it's the ample parking spots, as it's located in the Alameda Landing shopping center. Where you can also get groceries and Chipotle or Jamba Juice after a workout. Or maybe...it's the entire staff at this location that keeps me coming back. The energy, playlists and theme workouts that Mikey, Katie, Sarah, Nik, and Alliah bring. The helpfulness of the SAs, particularly Josie and Kristin! Whatever it is, this studio is pretty awesome.

Love this location. Everyone is super nice. The coaches are also very attentive. If you're nearby,…read moreyou should definitely check it out.

Outside ( plenty of free parking by the way as this is located in a plaza)

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DAM Sport Fitness

4.8

(54 reviews)

Completely remote now. This is the most comprehensive fitness experience known to man. I am already…read moreexperiencing good results

The owner of this business is truly remarkable!! Andre cares about your health and nutritional…read moreneeds. He has a excellent staff that motivates you daily, where else can you go and people really care about your mental health? The staff is like family, everyone is so welcoming that you feel like you are a part of the family. I am so glad I've found this wonderful piece of happiness right here in the bay area. May the pounds I shed go away and never come back.

The Movement - FREE Community Workout

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Saturday Group Workout

The Hub Pickleball

3.9

(26 reviews)

1.6 mi

Update the review -At list they're honest enough to refund me the money they over charged…read more I wish they didn't make me feel so bad and make me feel like I did something wrong. I feel like their behavior is dishonest misleading and indicating a lack of integrity. The first time I join for one month trial they had a new year promotion so I join Jan 06 and immediately they charge me extra , after calling the front desk few times , they said the promotion was over yesterday (they forgot to mention it when I signed in ) , I talked with Luz (one of the managers )and she agreed to return the extra fees and I asked to cancel the membership at the spot . I didn't see the refund and after calling again , they said it's a credit for next month , I said again , I don't want to be here another month , please cancel my membership, they said yes and now they charge me again . I needed to send them email just to confirm the call and they still charge me again I spend so many hour talking with them about the issue and then like nothing happens. I was there 3 times and for charge over $300 already . Such a rip off If u decide to join them , take a lawyer with u because they will nail you with secret charges all over the place . Very disappointing

Super fun place! On our second visit, I actually took a walk around, checked out and used more…read moreamenities. They have a very luxurious locker room with a top tier interior, steam room, sauna and showers. A bummer is that there are no locks on the lockers so you have to bring your own. Overall, another fun time with 5 hours of pickleball and relaxation.

Outside courts not too windy

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510Fitness Body By Eduardo

(40 reviews)

1.0 mi

I have a confession to make. I egregiously violate a stereotype of my ethnicity. Dancing is not…read moreamong my natural talents. During my first dance class in my senior year of college I did 16 hours of extra credit, including mopping behind the good dancers, to get a B-. Yes, a B-. That did not look good on graduate school applications. I was not good at standing. That is not a typo. When I stood up with my weight toward my larger toes I fell on my face. Although I admired, and enjoyed dancing I could never do it or aerobics or any choreography set to music. Then, in 2008, I met Eduardo! I had heard of Zumba. I even had a Zumba video. Actually, I had two of them and couldn't follow them. I took Eduardo's class and I could follow it. It took practice but I could do it. Why could I do it? 1. Eduardo explains what you will be doing with each song 2. Then, he demonstrates after the description 3. Instead of just standing at the front of the class he makes it ALL the way around the classroom, studio or gym (yes, I said gym the man can cover an entire basketball court) to help, you praise you, or have fun with you. Oh, and make no mistake, if you don't do it right the first time he will invite you to do it over. 4. He phases routines in and out slowly. Sometimes, he brings older songs back. 5. Regardless of your fitness level, you leave his class with a good, thorough workout and cool down as well as basic instruction on what to eat to recover. He works you hard and you see results. You will enjoy getting those results. You will want to follow Eduardo wherever he goes for fitness instruction.

Moving Eduardo's zumba classes to the Alameda Mariner's Square Athletic Club is a nice space--but…read moreprobably somewhat deceptive to Eduardo's old exercise crowd--- or anyone from outside who wants to try out the class. You probably thought you couldn't go anymore because the classes are now inside a private club or you would have to join it. WRONG! Guys and gals--you can still come to class and get a punch card like you used at Just Dance Ballroom, and you do NOT have to be a member of the club. So if you've been thinking of doing a fun, challenging (more challenging than regular zumba), latin-based, cardio dance class, please do not let the huge scary stop sign at the entrance stop you. Just go straight up the stairs to the right to the dance room. And do not be intimidated by the choreography, especially your first time. If you get a few basic repeated moves down, you will be able to sweat your little heart out and get a good workout after a few sessions--which is the whole point. I can do my 5 mile run once a week, but this is still the most productive hour in my week. I cross two tunnels each time to get here, and it's more than worth it. Eduardo is still after all these years, the best zumba around the bay.

2013 SF Carnaval Parade

Body Conditioning Class

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Anchor Strength

(3 reviews)

0.8 mi

wow. resistance training that is amazing. I'm 74 and have had a bad back for 20+ years…read more 2 months doing this work and my back is healing!!!!!My balance is better and im not favoring my left side anymore. I can now walk up stairs using both legs, no more one at a time. frankly I'm stunned!!!

I learned a lot from my first workout. It was the most productive workout of my life.read more

Nate Wantatah Total Fitness Instruction

(2 reviews)

Let me start by sharing some facts about myself: -I have…read morecystic fibrosis -I have diabetes -I have an desk job -I HATE working out (on my own) That being said, I've learned to love the challenge, pain, and growth I've achieved through Nate's consistently excellent instruction. He has a low tolerance for my whining, and high expectations for efforts made - which in time produces results to match those efforts. Nate works you as hard as you can take, which is always past what you expect! He has pushed my limits but always kept me safe, with complete respect for my health challenges. Nate builds you up from wherever you're at, and makes you into more than what you thought you could be.

I joined Nate's boot camp classes at CorrectFit about 2 years ago. He really pays attention to…read moreyour individual needs even though you are part of a group. He pushes everyone to their limit, but never over their limit! I love his classes because I feel like I'm getting a personal trainer and a great workout, for one price. I got pregnant and the only downside of that experience was that I decided to stop taking his classes (that was a personal preference)! I can't wait to get back to the gym with Nate so I can continue the work we had started! I would recommend Nate to anybody who is willing to work hard.

Nate giving instructions on the next workout.

Core and abs work with medicine balls

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Alameda Fitness & Spa

3.2

(51 reviews)

I joined almost 3 months ago The staff at the entrance are…read morealways friendly & welcoming. I am new to joining a gym and as a senior, I hoped for a positive outcome, and not feel intimidated or like I "didn't belong" I felt very welcome, I've taken a few classes that have been beneficial for me. One is for posture & strengthening. The instructor is fabulous, knowledgeable and makes our workouts fun. I thoroughly enjoined a class called "just breathe" very relaxing and uses the "Alexander Technique" but now the wonderful instructor is on maternity leave and we look forward to her return. There is currently a sub but I haven't had a chance to go back. I'm learning to use the equipment at my own pace. There are several rooms with different equipment and I never feel pressured by someone else needing the one I may be using. I bring my own container of disinfectant wipes, since not everyone is conscientious about wiping their equipment after they're done using it. And I'm fine with using my own, even though each room does provide a spray bottle and small towels are available at the front desk. I bring my own mat to the classes, but they have them at the front desk if you need to borrow one. The best for me personally is the use of the indoor pool ! I have never enjoyed using a pool anywhere until I joined this gym. I've tried two different classes. One is Gentle Aqua & another one is Aqua Cardio. Both instructors have different times depending on the day of the week . Both ladies are fabulous! The hours suit my needs perfectly. The ladies locker room is always immaculate. Shout out to Maria who is there Monday - Friday She keeps the locker room, freshly clean, always wiping down the wet floors as we come back from using the pool. She is very kind and welcoming, and we appreciate her so much! And lastly, the Manager, Edward was very kind and welcoming. He gave me a nice tour of the gym. I was a bit uncertain that joining a gym was the right thing for me to do. He gave me information on trainers that they work with to help me along with my journey. My friend and I joined together & we are pleased with our decision to join. He remembers our names and greets us personally every time we see him. Overall we recommend this facility, especially as a Senior citizen, we truly feel we belong

I train Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Self-Defense six times per week, and Alameda Fitness & Spa is a…read morehuge part of why I can do that consistently and at a high level. The facility supports everything that serious training demands. Weight training, agility work, strength development, and conditioning are all right there, without overcrowding or nonsense. The equipment selection lets me train smart, not just hard. What really stands out is how the environment sharpens focus and discipline. When your gym is clean, organized, and community-driven, you show up differently. You train with intention. You recover properly. You stay consistent. For anyone balancing intense martial arts training with long-term health and performance, Alameda Fitness & Spa isn't just a gym. It's a foundation.

Our Advanced Racquetball Advanced Champions Tom & Manny!

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Swimming Pool- open to the public some days. It's a family-friendly gym.

East Bay Regional Park District

4.7

(595 reviews)

7.1 mi

This park is fantastic. The first time we visited was back in 2018 and honestly we can't remember…read morewhere we parked or which trails we hiked. But I know we enjoyed ourselves. Fast forward to yesterday. We had a restaurant in Albany that we wanted to check out so of course we had to hike first to get our appetites whet. I found a loop I wanted us to try on AllTrails. It's called the Dunn Trail--Monteiro Trail Loop. We parked at the Richard C. Trudeau Conference Center on Skyline Blvd. It was the perfect spot to start. Free parking. Public restrooms (even flush toilets!). If you have a dog, most of this trail is off-leash which I have never seen before. Every dog we saw were well behaved and having a great time. We don't have dogs of our own but I am a big dog person. This particular loop was exactly what I was looking for. It had several different biomes. Despite what AllTrails said, it is not all shaded but it was a beautiful, sunny, windy day. We saw lots of wildflowers blooming. We found there to be a difference between AllTrails and our measurements. AllTrails said it was roughly 500+ ft elevation gain but ours said 1000. That's a huge difference! But I would believe ours over theirs. There were a lot of inclines. Also, their's said it was 3.5 miles but ours said a mile longer. The trails were all very well maintained. We saw gorgeous views, small waterfalls/creeks, redwoods, butterflies--just lovely. It was less busy than I anticipated but we arrived before 9 a.m. We finished by 11. This is a big park and lots to explore. Highly recommend!

I went hiking at the Reinhardt Regional Redwood Park for the first time and loved it!…read more Plenty of street parking at the Redwood Bowl lot and we had no issues with vehicle break ins, luckily, although there were a few warning signs up to remind you to put your valuables away. There are bathrooms by the Redwood Bowl but we couldn't find any helpful maps so just used our phones to navigate. The trail we ended up taking was around 4 miles and took 2 hours. Most of it was shaded and among redwood trees so I really enjoyed that this could work as an afternoon hike. It's a moderate difficulty level with some steep areas. There's also a popular picnic area with grills and an archery range. You could even walk to the nearby swimming pool or visit the Chabot. We only did one half of the hiking loop so will be back to check out the other side.

Reinhardt Redwood Regional Preserve

Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park

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Reinhardt Redwood Regional Preserve

USCG Gym, Fields & Swimming Pool

4.7

(6 reviews)

1.1 mi

Pool was great. temperature was a bit chilly only 74°. i was able to water jog on the outside…read morelane. like that, it's olympic size pool, and it's very deep, so I can jog without touching bottom and ease up on my joints

Friendly staff with good maintainance on all the equipments and facilities. I really appreciate it…read morethat they also offer the dancing classes during the weekends for me to attend!

Pool hours

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Bay Farm Island Shoreline Trail

4.6

(20 reviews)

3.0 mi

Beautiful trail that follows the shoreline of Bay Farm Island…read more Fabulous views of San Francisco. Normally great weather if it's hot inland. I believe it's about six miles if you do the complete trail. We normally park in Veterans Ct, just across the Bay Farm Island bridge.

Great wide walking/ bike path with occasional benches. If…read moreyou love airplanes (I do) this is a fantastic spot as the takeoffs from OAK go right overhead!!

Two of my most favorite people.

Low tide today.

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Crown Memorial State Beach

4.3

(169 reviews)

1.1 mi

Fantastic beach for younger kids, and a great option for East Bay residents who aren't up for the…read moretrek into the city or the even longer drive to Santa Cruz. The beach is clean and has useful amenities, including outdoor showers, picnic tables, and restrooms. I haven't actually used the restrooms, so I can't speak to their condition, but I can say I've never noticed trash on the beach, even on busy days. The crowd is generally respectful, which goes a long way. The downside is that the water isn't exactly pristine by appearance, smell, or feel...but you can't have everything. My favorite thing about this beach, aside from the fact that the water isn't freezing, is how shallow it stays. I can wade out with my kid what feels like half a mile and still not feel like we're anywhere close to being too far from shore. P.S. Do NOT forget to pay for parking if you're in the lot. It's yellow, located at the far end, the fee is 5 dollars and it's easy to miss. Also, they don't accept Discover debit.

In The Teen and I's new Friday ritual of water watching before we head home, we stopped by Crown…read moreMemorial before heading through the tunnel to let traffic die down a bit.. This was definitely the place to be back in the day! Parking was a snap and we found a bench to sit on starting the water watching. The view was awesome and the sun was shining just like Bob Marley said. There were people, young and old playing in the sand, lots of bike riders, and of course, those dog walkers. The Teen put the phone down and ventured out and some sand, touching and driftwood drifting.. Definitely, we will be back when it gets warmer with hopes of finding front row parking again!

7/2022

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Splash Pad Park

3.7

(3 reviews)

2.3 mi

This park is small, but has a great location!!…read more Also home to the Grand Lake Farmers Market on the weekends, this is a great place to come to eat at after grabbing a bite at one of the nearby restaurants, especially on nice days when you want to eat outside. There's a small water fountain area here, plenty of parking under the 580 freeway, and plenty of areas to sit down. Decent Park!!

It's one of those, places in the Oakland area other than right on Lake Merritt a place where you…read morecan sit in feed the birds and watch people pass by Fun fountain structure for kids and nice enough on farmers market days, One of the places we walk by on our daily walks A gem of an urban park, mostly maintained by neighborhood volunteers. The Saturday farmer's market is year-round, and well worth a visit. Restaurants in the Grand Lake neighborhood (on Grand and Lakeshore) are diverse and welcoming. The Grand Lake Theatre shows first run movies and include an organ player on Friday and Saturday evenings. A walk around Lake Merritt is a 3 mile jaunt well worth the effort.

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Alameda Beach

4.0

(166 reviews)

2.2 mi

Alameda beach is one of the few beaches in norcal where you can lounge at…read more We have been regularly doing our open water swims in the area and the water's always feeling relatively clean and refreshing. There is plenty of parking all along the roads and overall, a great place to reset in the mornings, evenings and on weekends.

Love, love this beach! It's a perfect place for toddlers. Easy parking, tjs basically across the…read morestreet, clean sandy beach and calm waves. Makes for a perfect day in the sun! Its close location is also ideal given that its way closer than any other beach