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 every client, neighbor, and friend who believes in training for strength, health, and longevity. 🏆🏆
Read the feature released by Oakland Magazine here!
What a Back-to-Back Win Means to Us
Oakland shows up for Oakland. This recognition isn’t just about our coaches or our studio—it’s a reflection of a community that values long-term health over quick fixes, and progress over perfection. We’re proud to be part of that.
Most of all, we’re proud of you. You trusted us to help with your first deadlift, your first pain-free hike after an injury, your first pull-up, or simply your first consistency streak. You did the work—we’re just lucky to coach it.
Why People Choose Nu Fitness
Personal, not cookie-cutter. Every client starts with an assessment and a plan tailored to their goals, schedule, training age, and joints.
Strength + mobility + longevity. We combine progressive strength training with mobility and injury-smart programming so you can keep doing what you love—now and years from now.
Beginner-friendly, athlete-capable. Whether you’re brand new or leveling up, we meet you where you are and progress you safely.
Private studio, welcoming vibe. No chaos. No egos. Just coaching, community, and clear next steps.
Results that carry beyond the gym. Energy, confidence, daily-life strength—that’s the point.
Mini Client Wins (Short & Real)
- “I finally feel my knees cooperating.” After years of stopping-and-starting, S. built strength around the hips and quads, learned pain-smart progressions, and now knocks out stairs without thinking about it.
- “Consistency finally clicked.” J. used to fall off the wagon after week three. With a simpler plan, 2×/week sessions, and habit anchors, they’ve trained 6 months straight.
- “Stronger for the stuff I love.” B. wanted to lift smarter for tennis and hiking. We built a plan around seasonal volume and shoulder care—now they’re playing more and recovering faster.
(Names abbreviated for privacy.)
What’s New for 2025
More consult availability. We opened extra consult slots so curious folks can get started without a wait.
Community events. We’re continuing our local collabs and outdoor workouts—because fitness is better together. Keep an eye out for Fitness Friday-style sessions, partner pop-ups, and free wellness activations.
How to Get Started
- Book a Free Consult here — Meet a coach, talk goals, and map a plan you’ll actually follow.
- See the Space & Vibe — Tour the studio, check out the equipment, and feel the pace of a real session.
- Start Your Personalized Plan — We’ll build a strength + mobility program for your life, joints, and schedule.
[Book a Free Consult] • [Meet the Team] • [Client Wins]
A Note of Gratitude
To our clients: thank you for your trust, your feedback, and your effort on the days it’s easy and the days it’s not. To our neighbors and partners: thanks for helping us make training feel welcoming and real. And to Oakland Magazine’s readers: thanks for raising your hands two years running.
We’ll keep doing what we do best: smart coaching, clear progressions, and a community that cheers for the next rep—and the next chapter.
Train for life. Loved by Oakland.
— the Nu Fitness Team
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