1521 Contra Costa Blvd, Pleasant Hill
A new yoga studio called Align Yoga that we learned in May would be opening in Pleasant Hill has now opened. Check out details on their studio here and schedule here. I like how they use an, “air filtration system, which combines Hepa filters and ultraviolet light to kill 99% of all harmful bacteria.” They also have showers and offer hot yoga at various temperatures. Find out about their class offerings here.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
It looks like Broadway Plaza may be getting a huge new gym in the remaining spot available across from Macy’s as Minnesota-based Life Time Fitness is in advanced talks with the owner of Broadway Plaza to come to the Bay Area. One source has indicated the likely spot if this does go through to be in Broadway Plaza. Check out their offerings including yoga, indoor cycling, kickboxing, pilates and more here. Stay tuned…
Plaza Center, Lafayette
Back in May we learned about a new pilates studio called Club Pilates coming to Plaza Center in Lafayette, in the back area near Whole Foods and they have now opened. Check out their schedule here and find out more about the classes here.
1372 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
A new gym focusing on personal training and boxing called The Star Method has opened on the second floor where CREAM is located in downtown Walnut Creek. Find out more about the trainer, Adam Nijem, here.
From their website:
The Star Method is not a diet, boot camp, or a quick fix to lose weight. The Star Method helps turn health and fitness into an organic way of life, rather than a pesky chore. More than just fitness classes, weight training, or any exercise, we’ve developed new age way to becoming more athletic by taking the best of sports and applying them to our fitness regimen. With our main role being positive lifestyle advocates, The Star Method has been proven to work for everyone from corporate teams, to fitness enthusiast, to competitive athletes.
2090 Diamond Blvd, Concord
A new fitness gym called Just 40 Fitness is coming to the Concord shopping center where Buffalo Wild Wings is located on Diamond Blvd. across the street from where the new Veranda shopping center will be. They will also be opening in Pleasant Hill next to T.J. Maxx.
From their website:
No more rushing to reserve a spot at a class. There are no class times at Just 40 Fitness. A new circuit begins every 5 minutes. Come in at your convenience.
8 Stations. Multiple Exercises. We are going to keep you moving and sweating through the stations in our 40-minute circuit. Our workout changes everyday to keep you refreshed, challenged, and eager for more. Your body needs constant stimulation to avoid plateauing.
1521 Contra Costa Blvd, Pleasant Hill
Thanks to a reader for sending word about a new yoga studio called Align Yoga coming to Pleasant Hill. Their grand opening will be June 23rd – June 25th anounced soon and they will offer various yoga classes including hot yoga. Check out their classes here, rates here, and read about the instructors here. Check for updates on their Facebook page here.
From their website:
Our goal is to create a space for the yoga community that provides balance, health and wellness to it’s members. Align Yoga’s philosophy is to offer a variety of yoga classes and styles, suitable to all levels and aid in everyone’s yoga journey.
Our classes will be at varying temperatures depending on the class. The benefits of hot yoga are for everyone. The heat is a tool to increase flexibility by warming the muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. It improves range of motion and balance. The heat and humidity of the room detoxes the body through sweating. Our yoga rooms and sauna use the latest technology of infrared heat to detox and heal the body from the inside out.
Plaza Center, Lafayette
A new Pilates studio called Club Pilates, with over 200 studios nationwide, is coming to Plaza Center behind Whole Foods in Lafayette. According to a post card on the door the grand opening will be June 3rd and 4th where they will offer demo classes, 25% off all retails merchandise, earlybird discounts and hourly raffles & vendor giveaways.
From their website:
The widest array of classes available anywhere, designed to challenge students at every level and target exactly what you want to work on most.
Brand-new state of the art equipment in every studio, including not just Reformers, but the entire array of Pilates tools: the Chair, the Springboard, the Barre. And the TRX Training System. You’ll get a complete Pilates workout, every time.
The best value in Pilates, with unexpectedly low prices that allow you to dedicate yourself to Pilates for life.
963 Contra Costa Blvd, Pleasant Hill
The former spot in Pleasant Hill where Golden Gate Western Wear used to be a few years ago, across from Sunvalley shopping center, is going to become an Orangetheory Fitness studio according to the latest city planning division report. Learn more about their heart rate-based workout routine here.
1508 Sunnyvale Ave, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that 9Round 30 Min Kickbox Fitness has opened in a new location in Walnut Creek right near N. Main St. on Sunnyvale Ave. Their other Walnut Creek location is in the Nob HIll shopping center on Oak Grove Rd.
From their website:
9Round is a specialized fitness center for people who want an unique, fun, and proven workout that guarantees results. 9Round offers a kickboxing themed fitness program that incorporates a functional, interval, cardiovascular, and circuit training regimens. The programs consist of a proprietary system of nine challenging workout stations developed by a World Champion Kickboxer.
99 Brookwood Rd., Orinda
A new yoga studio called Atma Yoga has opened in Orinda above the A.L.M.A. music school. Check out their schedule here. See what types of yoga are offered here.
From their website:
We believe yoga, being the union of heart, mind, and body is more than just a type of physical exercise. The name of our studio is a Sanskrit word (Ātma) which means one’s soul, spirit, or truest self. It is the essence of who we are internally and who we are seeking to become. We believe this best describes the philosophy of our practice and our mission.
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