Pilates Sports Center was established by Kelli Altounian and Andromeda Trumbull and voted the best of Encino for Pilates in 2009 by the US Commerce Association. In addition to Pilates, the center teaches Zumba, Barre, yoga and belly dance. A schedule of classes and fees is available at the website. Private sessions and Pilates teacher training are offered.
Kuk Sool Won offers a wide range of martial arts programs with specialized instruction for kids ages 3 and up as well as teens and adults. Programs are age specific and offer traditional instruction, innovative methods and fundamental teaching. Instructor Kristin Quintana has taught adults and children since 1998 and is a former world champion.
First Field Farm is a hunter and jumper equestrian facility that has made its home on Dumont Avenue in Cerritos since 1993. This facility is run by Carolyn Biava and Janet McDonald. These two businesswomen have a combined 65 years of career experience in training hunting and jumping horses for competition, consignment and sales.
First Field Farm offers full training, room and board, grooming, a full riding school program (group or private lessons) and horse show services. The Farm is known for its local and national championship history in Pre-Green, Regular Working, Junior, Adult-Amateur, Amateur Owner, Pony, and Children's Hunters at "AA" shows.
The facility can hold 50 horses and currently boards 35. It has an automated flyspray system, rubber-matted box stalls, hot walkers, turnouts and lighted arenas.
This is the original location of Dawn Barnes Karate Kids, specializing in martial arts classes for children from 2 to 17 years old. The technique taught here is Gozen, which means "morning time" and "in front of you," and was developed by Barnes specifically for kids. Programs are divided according to age, with Karate Kitties parent/child classes for 2- to 3-year-olds, Tiger Tots, Lions, Dragons, the invitation-only Black Belt Club and the Master's Class for Black Belts. The certified instructors use a love-based and age-appropriate teaching method to ensure confidence and success for students. Kids with special needs are welcome. Birthday Parties can be celebrated here, which include instruction and goodies. Mobile birthday parties are available, as well.
The YMCA of Marin operates in a beautiful facility tucked between Terra Linda and Lucas Valley. It features:
- a 25-yard, six-lane pool
- whirlpool and dry sauna
- three studios for exercise classes
- basketball, handball and racquetball courts
- fitness center with the latest equipment
- free coffee and Wi-Fi
- free Childwatch
- towel service
Founded in 1992 in Monterey by Kevin and Debra Buckler, The Racers Group (TRG) is a multifaceted motor sports businesses and professional racing team. It provides its racing clients with quality services and parts, and its sports car racing team has won numerous events.
Coreology Fitness focuses on the body's core. Coreology features the latest equipment, with SPX Pilates, TRX, cardio classes and boot camp. Clients qualify for discounts on merchandise or rebates when they purchase gift cards. New clients can also get special deals, like a first class for $10 ($15 for SPX Pilates).
There are no contracts at Coreology Fitness. Instead, memberships are purchased monthly and clients pay anywhere from $69 a month for a weekly class to $225 a month for unlimited classes. Private sessions are also available.
Established in 1968, Excel Pool & Spa offers pool, spa and fountain repair, equipment installation and maintenance services. It has both residential and commercial clients and specializes in weekly servicing and repairs. The service department of the company is located on Plymouth Street in Mountain View.
Bamboo offers therapeutic Pilates. There is also a sister location on Loma Avenue that is strictly a yoga studio. Special programs and accommodations are available for pre and post-natal students, senior fitness, breast cancer recovery students and those with Fibromyalgia challenges. For a deeper experience, Bamboo offers private, duet and trio Pilates. One class is $15 and first-time students receive the second class for free. Class cards are also available.
Malibu Fitness was established at its current location in 1986. It is a fitness center that offers classes in yoga, pilates, spinbike, body sculpting, and dance. It also has a well-equipped, open-air weight room. Student discounts are offered, and a schedule of the classes is available online.
This full-service health and fitness center opened in 2006. Facilities include a lap swimming pool, two large pools for classes, a cycling studio and strength training and cardio rooms. Massage and acupuncture services are available on-site, as is a cafe, a juice bar, child care services and nutrition counseling. Classes include martial arts, Pilates, yoga, aerobic dance and movement. Amenities include a jacuzzi, a sauna and steam rooms.
Champagne Fitness is a training facility that aims to help individuals reach their personal fitness goals. Whether you're a teen-aged athlete trying to get an edge on your sport or an adult trying to keep your body in shape, Champagne Fitness can help. Call to schedule an appointment for a consultation.
Muay Thai is a form of martial arts that consists of using the fists, feet, knees and elbows as weapons in hand-to-hand combat. Opened back in 1992, Muay Thai Academy of America was the first Muay Thai gym in the United States. People of both sexes, and all ages, come to this facility to learn authentic "Thai-Style" fighting through self-confidence and self-discipline. Classes include men's and women's Muay Thai, Muay Thai for children 5-12 and Tae Kwon Do. Priced between $50 for regular non-class-time gym usage up to $480 for 6 months of regular classes.
Clayton Fitness Center is there to serve the fitness needs of Clayton. It has memberships to fit all income ranges and family sizes. It also has personal trainers ready to help customers reach their goals. There is also a tanning salon in the gym.
Byers Gymnastics Center is a gymanistics center for children. The center hosts field trips, has gymnastics lessons and hosts gymnastics camps. Byers Gymnastics Center runs all year.
This martial arts facility is part of the Universal Martial Arts Center local chain of gyms. Universal instructs karate, Krav maga, Brazilian Jujitzu and ground fighting courses. All ages and skill levels are taught here. Universal offers an entire day of individual appointments on Fridays. The gym is centered around meeting the clientele's fitness goals in addition to training in martial arts.
With a modest entrance, Markley's boasts a large indoor store with a long shooting range running along its side. The store sells, among other things, stuffed bears, safes, and many different types of guns. While they only rent out handgun caliber firearms on the range, from small 22's to the 44 magnum, patrons can bring rifles to shoot if they please. The store, which is a maze of guns and ammo, sells firearms (some on consignment) shooting accessories, ammo and reloading supplies.
Bachelor parties can be held at this range, but participants under 21 must be accompanied by a parent.
