Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek
Last summer we learned that the fitness studio TruFusion would be coming to Plaza Escuela in downtown Walnut Creek and their Coming Soon signage is now up. According to their Walnut Creek studio page, they offer 65 class styles and 240 unlimited group classes per week and to kick off the opening they have a special, “$30 FOR 30 DAYS” offer with no initiation fees that goes to $119/month thereafter. Check out their “Your First Time” page for further details.
La Fiesta Square, Lafayette
Formula 3, a new gym from the owners of Renaissance Club Sport opened last week at La Fiesta Square in Lafayette where Open Sesame used to be. You can track your progress and schedule classes directly on the Formula 3 app.
From their website:
We created FORGE / FIRE / FLOW: a fitness system designed to condition the body’s core components of strength, cardio and flexibility. We bring this system to life with a collection of proprietary group training experiences.
1347 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Just Be Yoga, which last month we learned would be relocating to Locust Street in downtown Walnut Creek, has opened. Check out their schedule here.
Orinda Theatre Square
Anytime Fitness, which we learned would be coming to Orinda Theatre Square last summer, is finally opening this week. Find out more about the membership here and coaching and training services here.
Main Street Plaza, Walnut Creek
A couple of YogaWorks pop up studios, one for yoga in Main Street Plaza and one for Pilates in Plaza Escuela, are now open until summer when their new gym will open in Main Street Plaza where Tuesday Morning used to be. Note that the new gym will only use part of the Tuesday Morning space, not all of it.
Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek
1347 Locust St, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for pointing out that Just Be Yoga, currently located behind the gift shop Wish on Boulevard Circle in Walnut Creek, will be relocating to downtown Walnut Creek where Diane’s Beachwear used to be. Check for updates on their Instagram page here. Their schedule can be found here.
From their website:
It has two yoga rooms, an outside patio, great parking, and many cafes, restaurants and shops close by! We are still solidifying our opening day, and the last day at our current Walnut Creek studio is still Sunday, April 28th.
Alamo Plaza
TITLE Boxing Club is opening their first East Bay location at Alamo Plaza. In addition to boxing workouts they also offer kickboxing, MMA and traditional private training sessions. (h/t Storefront)
From their website:
Our signature workout utilizes the fundamentals of a true boxer’s workout – including proper heavy bag training – to strengthen and tone your arms, legs, back, core, stamina and your confidence.
Crow Canyon Commons, San Ramon
Chicago based Shred415, a new gym focusing on high intensity interval training opened recently at Crow Canyon Commons in San Ramon. Check out their class schedule here and pricing here.
From their website:
Shred415 combines the infectious energy of group training with the flexibility and focus of a personalized program—in an incredibly supportive environment. Here, you control how hard you work, matching your pace and weights to your level and goals. Our instructors are expert trainers, but more than that, they’re passionate about helping you find your success. And because we offer childcare, finding that success becomes a little easier—even with your full schedule.
These 60 minutes are all about you. Let’s make them count.
Moraga Shopping Center
Bay Area Ballplayers, a new batting cage and sports training center, opened last month in the Moraga shopping center right near Loard’s Ice Cream. Check out their services here. Owner Steve Hammond was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in 2005 (6th Round), traded to SF Giants AAA in 2008 and played in Japan, Taiwan, Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Puerto Rico and Mexico. Check out his bio here.
From their website:
Bay Area Ballplayers is a 5,200 square foot athlete training facility equipped with functional fitness equipment, a 70 foot batting cage, 2 pitching mounds, the latest technology in performance tracking and data analysis, and a retail storefront with apparel & sporting goods.
Danville Square
The kickboxing gym iLoveKickboxing is opening a new studio at Danville Square this spring. They opened last summer in the Avalon apartment complex near the Pleasant Hill BART station in Walnut Creek (same franchise owner). Find out more about their program here and check out the new Danville job openings here.