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Christie Park, Emeryville (Whale Park)

(510) 255-5926
WHAT TO BRING: Please bring a stroller (jogger is not required); water, sunscreen, snacks for kiddos, and a mat or towel. We are a babywearing-friendly group, so feel free to bring along a soft-structured carrier for wearing.

WHERE TO PARK: There is free street parking along the perimeter of Christie Ave Park along Christie Ave and Market Dr. You're also welcome to park at any one of Public Market Emeryville's 3 parking lots. The closest lot is behind Public Market's brick building along Market Dr. (compact car recommended) and their multi-level parking garage, entrance on 63rd St x Market Dr. Public Market's largest lot on Shellmound St. is also available (free parking up to 2hrs) across from Guitar Center, just a bit farther away.

HOW TO FIND US: You'll find us near the park's primary walkway that cuts directly through the middle of the park connecting Christie Ave and Market Dr. You'll see a group of friendly moms with strollers in workout gear, just down the end nearest 62nd and Market Dr. Stroll on up and introduce yourself! You'll be greeted by your friendly instructor to check you in on arrival.


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Strides 360

Strides 360® 1 visit free From $22 per visit with 10 Class Pack pass Purchase required to enroll

Strides 360™ promises a heart-pumping workout designed to increase your endurance while also developing speed, agility, and quickness to help you sprint through mom life. Bodyweight conditioning is strategically placed to provide recovery, strength and round out your workout. It's for any mom interested in a workout that can be as hard as you need it to be on your good days or scaled back on days you’re not sure how you made it out the door! Bring your kiddos with you in the stroller or leave the kiddo at home and come play with your mom friends. Either way, the hour will fly by and leave you energized for the rest of your day!

Free Class: FIT4MOM x Level Up Wellness PT (Strides 360) Free No purchase required to enroll

"The hardest part about becoming a mom wasn't taking card of my child, it was learning to balance taking care of another human, while still remembering to take care of myself."

...annnddd that's where we come in! Our mission is to create a safe space for moms where you can show up on any given day and take what you need. Whether it's a killer sweat sesh or a hug and a pep talk, we've got you. Pencil in this FREE class onto your calendar. You'll be glad you showed up, pinky promise.


Stroller Barre® 1 visit free Purchase required to enroll

Stroller Barre® is a 60-minute cardio and strength interval class designed to improve posture, stability, and mobility. This workout combines moves inspired by barre, ballet, pilates, and yoga to help you regain posture and alignment while strengthening your body from the inside out. Stroller Barre® will help you reconnect with your body, increase flexibility and develop the core strength needed for motherhood.

Family Field Trip: The Solano Ave Stroll Free No purchase required to enroll

We'll be hosting our first FIT4MOM booth during the annual Solano Ave Stroll this year! Free family event, stop by and say hi. We'll have a mini family care corner in our booth to support you and your family during the event.

We'll be hosting raffles for both members and non-members. You gotta come by the booth to enter!

Booth location:
1245 Solano Ave, Albany, CA 94706
https://maps.app.goo.gl/hcgwhLkf3j9GVUDPA

Our booth will be located on the corner of Masonic Ave & Solano Ave near Oori Rice Triangles and the seasonal Xmas tree lot.

About the Solano Ave Stroll
https://www.solanoavenueassn.org/events/solano-avenue-stroll/

Stroller Strides

Stroller Strides® 1 visit free From $22 per visit with 10 Class Pack pass Purchase required to enroll

Stroller Strides® is a functional, total-body conditioning workout designed for moms with kids in tow. Each 60-minute workout is comprised of strength training, cardio and core restoration, all while entertaining the little ones with songs, activities and fun! Each Stroller Strides instructor is skilled to meet you where you are mentally & physically, and help keep those babies happy. You’ll leave class feeling connected, successful & energized. No more mama guilt! This class is all about self care in a supportive and encouraging environment.

Free Class: Stroller Strides Free No purchase required to enroll

We're getting ready to restart classes in Berkeley locations again. While we're getting started, treat yourself to a FREE class. All preview classes will be free to enroll. Times and locations may vary from week to week during this soft reopen. Please double check locations on the schedule when enrolling.

"The hardest part about becoming a mom wasn't taking care of my child, it was learning to balance taking care of another human, while still remembering to take care of myself."

...annnddd that's where we come in! Our mission is to create a safe space for moms where you can show up on any given day and take what you need. Whether it's a killer sweat sesh or a hug and a pep talk, we've got you.

Pencil this FREE class onto your calendar. You'll be glad you showed up, pinky promise.

Run Club+

Run Club+ $199 Purchase required to enroll

Run Club+ is the perfect way to start running even if you have never run before and don't know where to start! Or maybe you are looking to get some extra cardio into your fitness routine? Look no further than Run Club! Our 8 week guided training program is designed for any level of runner, from beginner to expert. Whether you want to train for a 5K or 10K race with us, have a personal running goal, or simply want the support and structure of a run training program, we provide at-home and in-person opportunities to train, learn and connect!

Run Club+ Meet Up (Drop In) 1 visit free From $22 per visit with 10 Class Pack pass Purchase required to enroll

Join us for a mama group walk + run. Each meet up is lead by our amazing Run Club Coach. Location varies across the East Bay (eg. Emeryville Bay Trail, Ohlone Greenway Berkeley, Albany, El Cerrito, Lake Merrit Oakland, Richmond Marina). Come solo or load up your stroller with your favorite kiddos in tow. All levels are welcome. Get moving with us, Mama!

Free Fun Run Free No purchase required to enroll

Join us for a free family fun run. Open to the community. Each meet up is lead by our amazing Run Club Coach Lauren. Location varies across the East Bay (eg. Emeryville Bay Trail, Ohlone Greenway Berkeley, Albany, El Cerrito, Lake Merrit Oakland, Richmond Marina). Come solo or load up your stroller with your favorite kiddos and fam in tow. Walk and run with us. All levels are welcome. Get moving with us!

Run Club Mom's Night Out: Return to Running Workshop @ Level Up Wellness PT, Oakland Free Purchase required to enroll

We've partnered with Level Up Wellness Physical Therapy to host a Run Club only Mom's Night Out. Food and drinks will be provided. Please RSVP so we know how much food and drink to get.

This is a closed Spring 2024 Run Club only team event. If you're interested in attending a similar workshop in the future please email 510@fit4mom.com.

Body Well

Body Boost 1 visit free From $22 per visit with 10 Class Pack pass Purchase required to enroll

Body Boost™ is a 60-minute mom-only** workout that is challenging, empowering, and energizing. By combining cardio, strength, core training, and meditation, you will leave this workout refreshed and recharged for all that comes with motherhood.

**This is a mama only workout. You'll need to keep the kiddos at home for this one. For those familiar with our Body Well program, this is the same workout format, offered as a drop in between sessions.

Offered both indoors and outdoors. Please see schedule for varying location details.

Not recommended for mamas that are pregnant or less than 6 months postpartum.

Body Well $399 Purchase required to enroll

This is an 8-week transformation, mind and body, experience. You will dedicate TWO hours TWICE a week to yourself, for 8 weeks! Mom-only workout, leave the kiddos at home for this one.

Wellness comes in all shapes and sizes, all ages and stages. Moms need resources for their mental and physical health after childbirth, and they need a community. Body Well™ is an 8-week program focused on nutrition, movement, mindfulness, body positivity, and self-love. It's exactly what you need right now, no matter your season of motherhood.

Body Well™ includes small group fitness coaching & community-based workouts with other mamas, habit building guidance, and weekly challenges to help you manage stress and sleep better. We'll focus on improving your physical and mental well being with a community of mamas to support you every step of the way.

Body Well Mini Session $259 Purchase required to enroll

A Body Well mini session is a journey designed to meet you where you are and challenge you to grow and pursue your goals. Mini sessions are a unique opportunity to try Body Well in a shorter timeline. It will focus on improving your physical and mental well-being with a community of women to support you every step of the way.

Includes small group fitness coaching & community-based in person workouts with other mamas, personal accountability, online at home workouts, and support from Body Well Coach in person and WhatsApp group check ins.

Note: Nutritional guidance, meal planning recipes, weekly habit trackers, before and after strength assessments are only included during full 8 week Body Well sessions. See schedule for our next full training session.

Free Class: Body Boost Free No purchase required to enroll

Join us for a special FREE Body Boost Preview class! All levels welcome! Come solo or bring your little ones (in strollers). This special Body Boost preview class will be modified for stroller friendly.

We will go through 4 rounds of Cardio, Strength and Core. Wrapping up with our awesome, heart-pumping Tabata style cardio. We will end with a restorative mama stretch together.

After we'll go over our Body Well program and answer any questions you have!

Mom's Night Out: Body Well Wrap Party Free No purchase required to enroll

Celebrate the end of another amazing 8 week Body Well session, mamas. You did it! Stay tuned for more info on what we'll be doing to celebrate you, mama! Body Well mamas can bring a +1 friend to join you for the event.

Community Events

Mom's Night Out Free No purchase required to enroll

Join us for our social events for moms! We hold a couple moms-only events for you enjoy a fun morning/evening with friends! Leave the kiddos at home. Many of our events are free or low-cost. Check the schedule for details.

Moms & Mugs Free No purchase required to enroll

Get some quality time in with other moms while sipping on a hot cup of coffee at the park! We'll have yoga mats for the smaller babes to hang out on, feel free to bring a blanket as well, and the bigger kids can get their wiggles out on the playground!

We'll meet at the picnic tables next to the play structures and will have coffee for everyone. Bring your own mug!

Moms & Mugs is a mama meet up for all. You don't have to be a FIT4MOM member to participate! Begins immediately following the Stroller Strides 9:30-10:30am class.

Family Field Trip: Brunch @ The Backyard, Richmond Free No purchase required to enroll

Join us for some family time FIT4MOM 510 style. Come with us to discover hidden gems, local spots, and parks around the bay. Bring the fam, get outside. Free to join, enroll to RSVP.

Moms & Mugs: Special Guest Siobhan Hart, Psy.D. - Fri, Jan 20, 2023 Free No purchase required to enroll

Join us for a very special edition of Moms and Mugs w/ special guest, Siobhan Hart, Psy.D.

My name is Dr. Siobhan Hart. I am a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in working with parents and children. Whether you are pregnant, early postpartum or have a 5 year old, I want to help you feel your best self. Life can be challenging, and no one should have to navigate tough issues alone.

Pour yourself a coffee, mama, and real talk. Parents need more support than they are given. While special, exciting, and much-anticipated for many, pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting can also be some of the most emotionally, and physically challenging times in a person’s life. Parenting can be exhausting, stressful, and emotionally taxing. Every parent needs an ally!

Mom's Night Out: Boost & Brews @ Trumer Taproom, Berkeley Free No purchase required to enroll

We'll kick it off with a 45min mama-only Body Boost HIIT workout, then stay, grab a drink and mama chill. Come dressed to workout. Bring a yoga mat, water, and a mama friend who you like sweating and drinking with. Workout will be held outdoors, layer up! We'll enjoy drinks and food indoors together afterwards.

This is a FREE event. $15 suggested donation to our favorite local non-profit, The Women's Daytime Drop In Center, Berkeley, will be encouraged on-site but not required to participate.

Family Field Trip: Scoot & Ride @ Brooklyn Basin Free No purchase required to enroll

Come join us for a scoot and ride meet up. Spend a morning with us, bring the fam, the bikes, the scooters, your skates even!

Mom's Night Out: Shop Party @ Vuori, Berkeley Free No purchase required to enroll

Our local Vuori shop has invited our mamas out for a private shop party with nibbles, drinks, and 20% off our mama's total purchases. Come hang, sip, shop, and celebrate with us for a special Mom's Night Out. Bring your mama friends, we'd love to see you!

5:30pm - Mini sip and drinks reception
6:00pm - private shopping begins

Location:
Vuori Clothing
1840 Fourth St, Berkeley, CA 94710

Private shop event, RSVP use the enrollment link to register.

Mom's Night Out: Sip + Chat @ Flora & Ferment, Albany Free No purchase required to enroll

Grab a drink and pull up a seat for this month's Mom's Night Out Sip + Chat!

Location: Flora & Ferment, Albany1122 Solano Ave, Albany, CA 94706

Flora & Ferment is a 21+ cider house, bottle shop, and plant shop. Offering beer, hard seltzer, hard kombucha, mead, and of course, cider.

FIT4MOM will provide non-alcoholic drink options as well.

Our Village Playgroup Free No purchase required to enroll

Enjoy fun and playful activities with your child after class, make connections within your local community, share experiences and most importantly, laughter. Our goal is to provide meaningful experiences for both mom and child(ren). We facilitate uplifting supportive conversation for mom and developmental activities for children that emphasize wonder, discover and creativity. Weekly playgroups are free and open to the community. Monthly membership not required to participate.

Family Field Trip: Fire Station Tour, Emeryville Free No purchase required to enroll

Just down the block from Doyle-Hollis Park, Emeryville, join us at Alameda County Fire Station #35 for a family friendly tour inside our neighborhood fire station.

RSVP required due to limited capacity. Tour starts promptly at 10am. Expected duration 30-45min.

Meet up location:
Alameda County Fire Station #35
6303 Hollis St, Emeryville, CA 94608

Free street parking along Hollis St. and around nearby Doyle-Hollis Park.

Please keep in mind that 9-1-1 calls are the priority; in some cases, the event may need to be rescheduled if the station crew has to respond.

Family Field Trip: Fire Station Tour, El Cerrito Free No purchase required to enroll

Join us at El Cerrito Fire Station on San Pablo Ave for a family friendly tour inside our neighborhood fire station. RSVP required due to limited capacity. Tour starts promptly at 10am. Expected duration 30-45min.

Mom's Night Out: K-Pop Beginner Dance Class $25 per class A credit card is required to enroll but isn't charged until the time of service.

We're taking a dance class! Join us at In The Groove dance studio in Downtown Oakland for a beginner K-Pop dance class. This is a private class for FIT4MOM, not open to the general public. So grab your mama bestie and come groove with your mama community!

Tickets: $25
Credit card on file required to enroll; no charges until time of service. See cancellation policy for details.

Location: In The Groove Studios, 580 14th St, Oakland, CA 94612
Free street parking after 6pm. Nearest Bart station, 12th St Oakland

Morning Sip + Chat @ Juice House Co., Emeryville Free No purchase required to enroll

Come join us for a free juice tasting after class with our newest friends at Juice House Co., Public Market Emeryville. Don't miss it! Little ones are welcome to join you.

For mamas that get there early, we'll be at Christie Ave Park, Emeryville finishing up class and walk over together to Public Market afterwards.

Our morning Sip + Chat is a mama meet up for all. You don't have to be a FIT4MOM member to participate! Begins immediately following the Stroller Strides 9:30-10:30am class.

Location: Juice House Co., Public Market Emeryville
5959 Shellmound St, Emeryville, CA 94608

Mom's Night Out x Forever Links Co Free No purchase required to enroll

Join us for a very special Mom's Night Out for Month of Mama. Treat yourself to a chill hang, invite your mama bestie and join us for a small get together with drinks, small bites, and a privately hosted shop party with Forever Links Co. Jewelry purchase not required to attend.

Location: 960 Shorepoint Ct., Alameda;

Note this is a private residential community, guest parking and entry details will be shared after enrollment.

#MomsSupportingMoms #SmallBusinessVillage

Mama Wellness Chat w/ Special Guest: Dr. Romy Havard; Peregrine PT Free No purchase required to enroll

Join us after class for an Ask the Expert, Mama Wellness chat w/ special guest, Dr. Romy Havard of Peregrine Physical Therapy in Orinda. Romy is a pelvic floor and orthopedic pt and wildly qualified to help you get strong and back to good health postpartum. Romy is a long time mama in our FIT4MOM Village - we're so excited for you to meet her.

Come curious, ask questions, or just hang out and enjoy the morning together. Light snacks and coffee will be provided.

Mom's Night Out: Ceramics Workshop @ Cass Ceramics, Albany $68 per class A credit card is required to enroll but isn't charged until the time of service.

One of our most requested Mom's Night Out's is back! We've got a 2hr workshop reserved just for us at Cass Ceramics in Albany. Come, lets get a little messy, make, and learn together. Hand building workshop, perfect for beginners.

Location: Cass Ceramics, 533 San Pablo Ave, Albany, CA 94706

Mom's Night Out: Dance Cardio @ The Dance Floor, Albany Free No purchase required to enroll

Instead of our usual PM Strides 360 class, we're turning the evening into a Mom's Night Out at one of our favorite dance workout studios on Solano Ave. We'll be joining an existing Dance Cardio class on their schedule, with 9 spots set aside for FIT4MOM. No dance experience necessary, just come move, and join your mama friends for a workout dance party.

Pre-registration required.

Family Field Trip: Beach Playdate, Alameda Free No purchase required to enroll

Its a family field trip day! Join us for a FIT4MOM friends and family field trip to the beach! Grab those sand toys, beach towels, pack all the snacks, and meet us at Crown Memorial Beach Park, Alameda. Find us along the shore nearest the City View Picnic Area.

FIT4MOM Family Field Trips are free open events, membership not required to join. Its a fun way for us to get together and explore locally with our families. Location varies, come enjoy what local fun the 510 bay area has to offer.

Mom's Night Out: Aveda, 4th St Berkeley Free No purchase required to enroll

Join us at Aveda on 4th St Berkeley where we'll be co-hosting a private mom's night out social event to get a little pampered together. Enjoy a sample of treatments including mini facials, head shoulder massages and chakra aromas. No product purchase is necessary to participate. Special thanks to Aveda on 4th St Berkeley for sponsoring and co-hosting this Mom's Night Out.

Mom's Movie Night Out: Barbie @ The New Parkway Theater Free No purchase required to enroll

We're going out to the movies! Join us for a mom's movie night at The New Parkway Theater (https://www.thenewparkway.com/) in Oakland. Cafe on-site so you can enjoy a casual dinner and drinks during the movie as well.

Movie: Barbie
Showing: @ 7pm

Family Field Trip: Gymnastics Party @ iFlip, Richmond Free A credit card is required to enroll but isn't charged until the time of service.

Family Field Trip to Richmond's brand new gym, iFlip Gymnastics! We'll be co-hosting a private FIT4MOM x iFlip gymnastics party, so reserve your spot and bring the whole fam. Crawlers, climbers, all ages welcomed. Spots are limited, enrollment required to attend. Light drinks and snacks will be provided.

Mom's Night Out: Sip + Chat @ Banter Wine Bar, El Cerrito Free No purchase required to enroll

Grab a drink and pull up a seat for this month's Mom's Night Out Sip + Chat. We've reserved the cutest corner lounge space at Banter Wine Bar. Come support one of the newest local businesses in town with us. Bring a mama friend or come solo, you'll be in good company so lets enjoy the time together for a chill hang.

Location: Banter Wine Bar (https://www.banterwine.com/)
10368 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530

Park Playdate @ San Pablo Park, Berkeley Free No purchase required to enroll

Come with us to discover and play at our local parks. There are so many amazing parks that we'd love to introduce you to, so grab your snacks, load up those strollers, and don't forget a picnic blanket. We'll visit and explore parks together, feel free to bring friends and family. Coffee and light snacks will be provided.

Mom's Day Out: Tea Tasting @ Sophie's Cuppa Tea, Oakland Free A credit card is required to enroll but isn't charged until the time of service.

Join our tea friends, John and Xiaobei, at Sophie's Cuppa Tea, Oakland for a private tea tasting experience. We'll learn about different types of tea, what makes each unique, and enjoy different tea samples as we go. Enjoy the experience and discover how to use the brewing and consumption of tea as a way to calm oneself throughout the day.

Stroller Strides: Halloween Spooktacular (Free) Free No purchase required to enroll

Mamas and kiddos, please join me in your amazing costumes for a fun Halloween themed Stroller Strides class! After class we will have a mini mommy & me costume photo op and playgroup activities.

Baby & Me: Mini Pumpkin Patch @ Westbrae Nursery, Berkeley Free No purchase required to enroll

Westbrae Nursery launches its annual mini Pumpkin Patch on October 1st. Nestled in the back of the nursery, you will find a festive pumpkin patch stocked to the brim with pumpkins in all shapes, colors, and sizes. Perfect for a mini photo op, and low key for the youngest littles of the family.

Mom's Night Out: Rock Climbing @ Pacific Pipe, Oakland Free No purchase required to enroll

Join us at Pacific Pipe Climbing Gym, Oakland for Mom's Night Out rock climbing meet up. All levels welcomed! Enjoy the support of meeting up with familiar mama faces and let's do this together. Options to enroll in an Intro to Climbing workshop and/or we'll match you with mamas to belay/boulder with when you arrive. FIT4MOM membership not required to attend meet up, RSVP so we know you're coming

Mama Wellness Chat w/ Special Guest: Kylie Walsh, Nourish Osteo & Wellness Centers Free No purchase required to enroll

Join us after class for an Ask the Expert, Mama Wellness chat w/ special guest, Kylie Walsh, Founder of Nourish Osteo & Wellness. Kylie is a Non Physician Osteopath supporting a wide variety of clients and complaints and is particularly interested in complicated and chronic cases as well as the treatment of children, pregnancy and postpartum people. She also offers workshops to prepare for postpartum. With locations in both Albany and Oakland, Nourish Osteo is a local resource for family wellness right in our community. We're so excited for you to meet her.

Come curious, ask questions, or just hang out and enjoy the morning together. Light snacks and coffee will be provided.

Mama Wellness Chat w/ Special Guest: Lauren Kaneko-Jones, Mitchell Family Accupuncture Free No purchase required to enroll

Join us after class for an Ask the Expert, Mama Wellness chat w/ special guest, Lauren Kaneko-Jones, owner of Mitchell Family Wellness, Berkeley.

Come curious, ask questions, or just hang out and enjoy the morning together. Light snacks and coffee will be provided.

Mama Wellness Chats are free events open to the community. Feel free to share and invite a mama to join us.

Mom's Night Out: Pretzel Workshop @ Squabisch, Albany $65 per class A credit card is required to enroll but isn't charged until the time of service.

Learn how to make pretzels with us at Squabisch Pretzels. We'll learn how to make authentic German soft-pretzels in this fun, hands-on class taught inside Squabisch's bakery at 1585 Solano Ave in Berkeley. Each member will make 6 pretzels and at the end of the class we eat them (and take home extras in a bag).

Mama Wellness Chat w/ Special Guest: Katie Sullivan, Parenting Doula Free No purchase required to enroll

Join us after class for an Ask the Expert, Mama Wellness chat w/ special guest, Katie Sullivan, M.Ed, CPPD, the Parenting Doula. Katie is a parenting and sleep consultant, an early childhood professional, a certified postpartum doula, a Montessori educator, and a mother of two.

Mom's Morning Out: Baby Sprinkle Potluck Brunch, Alameda Free No purchase required to enroll

Join us for a very special Mom's Morning Out Potluck Brunch, hosted by your FIT4MOM 510 Instructor team. We're delighted to invite you to celebrate the impending arrival of Jo's FIT4MOM Baby #2!

Please bring a dish to share. Coffee and mimosa bar provided!

Location: 960 Shorepoint Ct., Alameda;

Note this is a private residential community, guest parking and entry details will be shared after enrollment.

No baby gifts please, your presence is more than enough. If you would like to contribute, Jo has asked us to help her pay it forward in honor of the Women's Daytime Drop In Center, Berkeley Help us with a Donation Drive! We'll be collecting donations from their year-round supply needs list at the event.

Mama Wellness Chat w/ Special Guest Angela Ellsworth, Sleep Consultant Free No purchase required to enroll

Join us after class for an Ask the Expert, Mama Wellness chat w/ special guest, Angela Ellsworth, Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant https://www.aesleep.com/

Family Race Day: Title Nine Mermaid Race 5k/10k/Half Free No purchase required to enroll

All families are welcome to join our Run Club+ mamas for their end of season race day! Run with us, walk with us, or just come cheer us on!

If participating, race registration is required (prices subject to change): https://www.mermaidseries.com/mermaid-run-mare-island

Run Club: Road Runner Sports Shop Party Free No purchase required to enroll

Our local Road Runner Sports, Berkeley is hosting our Run Club+ Mamas with a Private Shop Party. Join us for specialized shoe fittings, private shopping (before store opening), snacks, coffee, raffles, and up to 20% off your entire purchase. Free event. RSVP, mamas! Let us know you're coming so we have plenty of goodies to share!

Event immediately following Run Club's 9am group run. We'll have snacks and activities set up for little ones to enjoy while you shop.