Christie Park, Emeryville (Whale Park)
(510) 255-5926
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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.
Strides 360
Strides 360® 1 visit free From $7 per visit with 3 Class Preview Pass pass Purchase required to enroll
Free Class: Strides 360 Free No 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!
Pumpkin Strides 360 1 visit free $79 Purchase required to enroll
Family Strides 360 $28 per class From $7 per visit with 3 Class Preview Pass pass No 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!
Stroller Barre® 1 visit free From $7 per visit with 3 Class Preview Pass pass Purchase required to enroll
Family Field Trip: The Solano Ave Stroll Free No purchase required to enroll
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 $7 per visit with 3 Class Preview Pass pass Purchase required to enroll
Free Class: Stroller Strides Free No 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.
Pencil this FREE class onto your calendar. You'll be glad you showed up, pinky promise.
Pumpkin Stroller Strides 1 visit free $79 Purchase required to enroll
Pumpkin Stroller Barre 1 visit free $79 Purchase required to enroll
Run Club+
Run Club+ $199 Purchase required to enroll
Run Club+ Meet Up (Drop In) 1 visit free From $7 per visit with 3 Class Preview Pass pass Purchase required to enroll
Free Fun Run Free No purchase required to enroll
Run Club Mom's Night Out: Return to Running Workshop @ Level Up Wellness PT, Oakland Free Purchase required to enroll
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.
Summer Camp: Run Club+ $59 Purchase required to enroll
What's Summer Camp? Its our 4 week mini Run Club+ session with a camp twist that's fun for the whole family.
- 1 group run/week
- access to online, at-home workouts
- small group accountability
- weekly summer camp themed challenges and family playdates
- chances to earn "camp badges" eligible to exchange for community partner gift cards and FIT4MOM swag
Join us for a mama group walk + run. Each weekly 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!
Body Well
Body Boost 1 visit free From $7 per visit with 3 Class Preview Pass pass Purchase required to enroll
**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 Mini Session $259 Purchase required to enroll
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.
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.
Free Class: Body Boost Free No purchase required to enroll
Join us for a special FREE Body Boost class! 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.
This is a mom-only workout, kiddos will need to stay home for this one.
Outdoor class, dress in layers, bring water and a yoga mat/towel.
Mom's Night Out: Body Well Wrap Party Free No purchase required to enroll
Community Events
Mom's Night Out Free No purchase required to enroll
Moms & Mugs Free No purchase required to enroll
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 our workouts.
Family Field Trip: Brunch @ The Backyard, Richmond Free No purchase required to enroll
Mom's Night Out: Boost & Brews @ Trumer Taproom, Berkeley Free No purchase required to enroll
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
Mom's Night Out: Shop Party @ Vuori, Berkeley Free No purchase required to enroll
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
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
Family Field Trip: Fire Station Tour, Emeryville Free No purchase required to enroll
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
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.
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
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
Location: 960 Shorepoint Ct., Alameda;
Note this is a private residential community, guest parking and entry details will be shared after enrollment.
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Mama Wellness Chat w/ Special Guest: Dr. Karah Charette; Bodyful Physical Therapy Free No purchase required to enroll
For mamas attending our Strides 360 class, you'll get to meet Karah during class. She'll be leading our cool down, focusing on guided breath, stretch movement, and mat work.
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
Pre-registration required.
Family Field Trip: Beach Playdate, Alameda Free No purchase required to enroll
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
Family Field Trip: Gymnastics Party @ iFlip, Richmond Free A credit card is required to enroll but isn't charged until the time of service.
Mom's Night Out: Sip + Chat @ Banter Wine Bar, El Cerrito Free No purchase required to enroll
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
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 1 visit free $79 No purchase required to enroll
Mamas and kiddos, please join us in your amazing costumes for a fun Halloween themed Stroller Strides class!
Baby & Me: Mini Pumpkin Patch @ Westbrae Nursery, Berkeley Free No purchase required to enroll
Mom's Night Out: Rock Climbing @ Pacific Pipe, Oakland Free No purchase required to enroll
Mama Wellness Chat w/ Special Guest: Kylie Walsh, Nourish Osteo & Wellness Centers Free No purchase required to enroll
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 Acupuncture Free No purchase required to enroll
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
Family Field Trip: Ballet Playdate @ Tutu School Montclair, Oakland Free No purchase required to enroll
Location:
Tutu School Oakland ~ Montclair
6206 La Salle Ave. Oakland, CA 94611
Cost: $0
Free and open to the community to join us however spots are limited. RSVP required.
Mama Wellness Chat w/ Special Guest Angela Ellsworth, Sleep Consultant Free No purchase required to enroll
Family Race Day: Title Nine Mermaid Race 5k/10k/Half Free No purchase required to enroll
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
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.
Free Class: Stroller Barre Free No 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.
Run Club+ Family Wrap Party Free No purchase required to enroll
Our last run of the season wraps with a chance to celebrate YOU and give thanks to your families. Public Market Emeryville is sponsoring our family party with activities for your whole crew to enjoy. Face painters, character meet and greets, raffles, and a special Month of Mama craft for you and the littles to do together.
WHEN: Sunday, May 5th
*immediately following our scheduled group run
WHERE: Public Market Emeryville
5959 Shellmound St, Emeryville, CA 94608
Muffins with Mom Free No purchase required to enroll
Workout @ 9:30am
Muffins @ 10:30am
Our Village events are always FREE and open to all members of the community! We can't wait to meet you, Mama!
Claim your free class at https://510.fit4mom.com/your-first-class-is-free
Donuts with Mom Free No purchase required to enroll
Location: Donut Farm, Oakland
6037 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94608
Our Village events are always FREE and open to all members of the community! We can't wait to meet you, Mama!
Family Field Trip: Habitot Mobile Museum Pop Up @ Public Market Emeryville Free No purchase required to enroll
"The FREE community event will be located in the Public Market breezeway. Habitot’s traveling “mini museum” of mobile exhibits includes art, STEM, and maker activities. The activities are best for kids 0-5, and siblings and adults are encouraged to play, too. Habitot Children’s Museum is a non-profit organization."
More info on what to expect:
https://www.habitot.org/locations-dates/
https://publicmarketemeryville.com/2024/04/16/habitot-mobile-museum-event/
I hope you all are able to make it to stay and play with us after class.
Moms & Mugs w/ Special Guest Swelter Coffee Founder Stephanie Welter-Krause Free No purchase required to enroll
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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 our workouts.
Mama Wellness Chat w/ Special Guest Jessida Putkaew Free No purchase required to enroll
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.
Mama Wellness Chat w/ Special Guest: Dr. Chelsea Anjeski; Level Up Wellness PT Free No purchase required to enroll
Optional: Mamas will also be offered free DRA (diastasis recti checks) on site.
Chelsea and Level Up Wellness PT are long time FIT4MOM community partners, supporting both our Body Well and Run Club training sessions - 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 drinks will be provided.
Mom's Night Out @ Tipsy Putt, Emeryville Free No purchase required to enroll
Location: Tipsy Putt East Bay - 5690 Bay St. Emeryville, CA 94608
Parking: paid public parking available in the Bay St parking garage or metered street parking. For the parking garage, closest entrance is on Christie Ave, just past the Hyatt hotel. https://maps.app.goo.gl/PECtnEDutS5PGSuk9
Mini golf purchase not required to attend. FIT4MOM membership not required. Bring a mama friend, the more the merrier.
Baby & Me: Family Lunch Date @ Headlands Brewing Berkeley Beer Garden Free No purchase required to enroll
Mom's Night Out: Axe Throwing @ Axeventures, Berkeley $35 per class A credit card is required to enroll but isn't charged until the time of service.
https://www.axeventures-axethrowing.com/
"At AxeVentures Berkeley, we have the best coaches who can teach anyone how to throw an axe. Whether you've thrown axes before or not, our coaches at AxeVentures can train you and have you throwing axes comfortably in no time."
Tickets: $35
Our Village Reunion: 6th Anniversary Community Playdate Free No purchase required to enroll
Location: San Pablo Park, Berkeley
Picnic tables nearest the community center / grassy area behind the big kid play structure
**exact location pending weather and availability
Mama Wellness Chat w/ Special Guest: Brianna Darcey Acupuncture, LAc, RN Free No purchase required to enroll
"With 15 years as an RN, including my tenure as a Labor & Delivery nurse at UCSF, I've delivered hundreds of babies and cared for countless postpartum bodies. After a profound experience with Eastern Medicine, I embarked on a rigorous master's program at the Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College in Berkeley. Today, I am integrating Western and Eastern practices to offer acupuncture, herbal medicine and bodywork to the East Bay Community."
Come curious, ask questions, or just hang out and enjoy the morning together. Light snacks and drinks 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: Sip + Chat @ Bay Grape, Oakland Free No purchase required to enroll
Location: Bay Grape, Oakland
376 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94610
https://www.baygrapewine.com/
Wine shop & bar. Mom only event.
Mom's Morning Out: Candle Making Workshop @ JIĀ HOME CO, Berkeley $60 per class A credit card is required to enroll but isn't charged until the time of service.
"Ready to explore your senses at our candle making workshop? Choose from a variety of seasonal fragrances and we'll walk you through the candle making process. All materials will be provided to make your own 8.5oz hand poured scented soy candle. Hot wax and fragrance oils will be used during each workshop"
Location: JIĀ HOME CO., 2229 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley 94702