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Exercise Is the Most Powerful Lever We Have for Longevity
Exercise is, without question, the most powerful intervention we have for improving long-term health, slowing age-related decline, and preserving independence as we get older. My own perspective on exercise has evolved significantly over the years. I used to place nutrition at the top of the hierarchy, but the data have… Continue reading
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Nu Year’s 2026 Wellness Goals: Move Better, Eat Well, Feel Amazing — and Kick It Off with Lunge & Learn!
The New Year is right around the corner — and we’re here to help you start 2026 feeling motivated, educated, and energized! If you’ve been thinking about your wellness goals for the year — whether it’s building strength, feeling confident in your body, or eating in a way that supports… Continue reading
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Train smarter. Move better. Discover Oakland one step at a time. 💪 🌇
At Nu Fitness Oakland, we’re embracing a bigger vision of what personal training can be. Rather than confining movement to four walls, we’re taking fitness into parks, trails, and exploring — tapping into Oakland’s outdoor energy and community vibe. As highlighted in a feature written about us by The Oaklandside… Continue reading
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Wrapping Up an Incredible Summer Season of Community Fitness Events 💚
This Friday, October 24th at 5 PM, we’ll be hosting our final Fitness Friday community workout of the year — and we couldn’t be more grateful or proud of what this series has become. What started as a simple idea — bringing people together to move, connect, and celebrate health… Continue reading
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🧡 The Heart is a Muscle Too — Let’s Flex Ours for Oakland Animal Services
At Nu Fitness, we believe in strength that goes beyond the physical. Yes, we care about your deadlift. Your squat. Your VO₂ max. Your resilience under a heavy barbell or through a grueling interval session. But we also believe in showing up strong for the community we’re part of —… Continue reading
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It’s Not Getting Easier, You’re Getting Stronger 💪✨
There’s a powerful moment that happens in training when the story you’ve been telling yourself begins to change. Recently, one of our clients experienced exactly that—and it reminded us why we love what we do. For two months, we had been gradually progressing their weighted squats. Nothing flashy, nothing rushed—just… Continue reading
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Oakland Magazine Features Nu Fitness! 📰✨
Just days ago, Oakland Magazine released an amazing article about us, “NU FITNESS: BUILDING STRENGTH, HEALTH, AND COMMUNITY IN THE HEART OF OAKLAND”! The article dives into what makes Nu Fitness special—our focus on inclusive, personalized, and science-backed training for longevity that helps YOU crush your goals while making fitness… Continue reading
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Back-to-Back! Nu Fitness Voted Best Personal Trainers in Oakland & the East Bay (2024 & 2025)
We’re honored—and grateful—to share big news: Nu Fitness was voted Best Personal Trainers in Oakland & the East Bay for the second year in a row. Winning in 2024 and again in 2025 means the world to our team because these awards are powered by reader votes. Thank you to… Continue reading
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Fitness Fridays: Community Event with Northlake Oakland & Drink Thicc
Fitness Fridays: From Sweat to Stillness — Join Us This Week for Yoga! Last Friday, the energy at Northlake Plaza was electric! 🧩✨ Our first Fitness Friday with Nu Fitness, Drink Thicc, and the Northlake community was a huge success. Neighbors, friends, and even a few four-legged companions showed up… Continue reading
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New Neighbor Spotlight: Drink Thicc Has Arrived! 🥤
Welcome our friends at Drink Thicc to the neighborhood! They’ve just opened a brand new smoothie spot right around the corner from our private gym here on Broadway in Oakland! 🙌 Drink Thicc is on a mission to make nourishment that’s tasty, functional, and accessible. They believe in supporting mind,… Continue reading
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