Plaza Center, Lafayette
It’s been a while since I’ve been at the backside of Plaza Center in Lafayette next to Whole Foods and I see that Cholly Fitness has been open since last year. The sign on the door indicates “by appointment only”. Check out their services here.
Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek
Last November, we learned that Planet Fitness would be coming to Plaza Escuela where Cost Plus used to be, and they have now opened. Check out details on their Walnut Creek page here and membership plans here. How can they offer a $10 monthly plan? Is this typical?
1501 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
Over four years ago, Star Method Boxing opened in downtown Walnut Creek and they are now relocating to a larger spot a few blocks away. This bigger spot will have a boxing ring and they will also offer personal training and small group classes. Find out about the coaches here.
From their website:
Star Method Boxing is a personalized boxing experience that focuses on proper boxing technique and functional athletic training!
Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek
Last November, we learned that Planet Fitness would be taking over the spot where Cost Plus World Market used to be, and their signage is now up. Check out the Planet Fitness Walnut Creek web page here.
Lafayette Mercantile
Bay Area-based Mighty Pilates is “opening soon” at the Lafayette Mercantile shopping center. This will be their fourth location and first in the East Bay. Find out more about the experience here.
From their Lafayette studio page:
The newly renovated space is 1,800 square feet and will feature a reception area, a large room with 11 Balanced Body Reformers plus separate rooms for single or duo private sessions.
1373 Locust St, Walnut Creek
In February, 2020 we learned that a gym called Hook’d would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek, and it looks like they’re getting ready to open soon. You can see the boxing ring towards the back.
Plaza Escuela. Walnut Creek
Planet Fitness is coming to Plaza Escuela in downtown Walnut Creek where Cost Plus used to be. Find out more about the gym here.
1500 S. Main Street, Walnut Creek
Ralph Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu relocated next to Pancoast Pizza in Walnut Creek. Check out their classes here and find out more about the school and history here.
Main Street Plaza, Walnut Creek
San Francisco-based Yoga Flow SF is opening very soon at Main Street Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek where YogaWorks used to be. Find out more about their offerings here and check out the Walnut Creek instructors here.
From their website:
This studio has four practice rooms. One room will be dedicated to heated vinyasa flow and we are bringing in FAR Infrared radiant heaters, state of the art sound system and LED lighting, allowing us to change the color of the room to any color. This room will be live streamed. The next largest room will be a warm, non-heated room and will host Yoga Level 1, Yoga Level 1-2 classes, gentle classes and classes that require props! New sound system and LED lighting will be in here too. This room will also be live streamed. We’ll also have a barre/sculpt/mat pilates studio with appropriate weights and equipment and last but not least, a room for childcare and prenatal yoga.
