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mama fitness
feeling flabby? you're not alone. plenty of exercise options for new moms to try with or without new baby.
Adventure Boot Camp (Oakland) for Women: Classes start at 5:00 AM. Serious business.
Baby Bootcamp: Get back in shape and bring your baby. Local Oakland meetings usually start at Lake Temescal, but you can find various Bay Area locations near you by visiting their web site.
The Dailey Method: A unique combination of ballet barre work, core strengthening, yoga and orthopedic exercises in a challenging one-hour class. First-timers should seek out Susan's class for more precautionary tips. Expect to be sore the first week but if you need inspiration, simply check-out your instructor's tight butt.
Childcare services are available, along with new mom package (3 months unlimited for $450) or new member rates. The $100 unlimited month is a good bargain.
4409 Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, (510) 985-1955
Stroller Strides : Exercise outdoors with baby in tow at a variety of East Bay locations from the Oakland Zoo to Emeryville's Bay Street. First class is free.
Tulip Grove: Fit Mama Classes from stretching, to sculpting or striding. A variety of fitness levels for new moms.
2078 Antioch Court/Montclair Village, Oakland, (510) 339-2225
YOGA:
Mountain Yoga: Prenatal class held every Saturday from 11:30am - 1pm in Montclair.
2071 Antioch, Montclair Village, (510) 339-6421
Namaste Yoga: Prenatal class available Thursday night at this Rockridge Studio.
5416 College Avenue, Rockridge, (510) 547-YOGA
Piedmont Yoga Studio: Offers three classes during the week.
3966 Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, (510) 652-3336
Whole Birth Yoga: Alta Bates Campus every Tuesday night from 6 - 8pm. Meditation, discussion, gentle yoga workout for all stages of pregnancy. $12.50/class.
2900 Ashby, Berkeley, (510) 204-1334