Here’s the truth — you don’t need a fancy gym or high-end equipment to get stronger, move better, and feel amazing in your body. You can get results right here in Oakland with as little as your own bodyweight and a few intentional minutes each day.
Whether you’re a busy professional catching the BART, a parent chasing kids at Lake Merritt, or someone new to fitness, there’s a way to make movement fit your life — not the other way around.
Students enjoying a FREE class on the plaza with Truve founder Alison Roessler Campbell
Why Equipment Isn’t Everything
The idea that fitness only “counts” if it happens in a gym is outdated. Science shows that bodyweight training can improve strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular health — all without stepping into a weight room.
Push-ups, squats, lunges, planks — done with good form — challenge your body just as much as equipment-based workouts. Add a set of resistance bands or a single dumbbell, and you’ve got endless variety.
The Oakland Advantage
Living in Oakland means you have built-in opportunities for movement everywhere. The steps at Joaquin Miller Park, the walking paths around Lake Merritt, the outdoor fitness stations sprinkled throughout city parks — all free and ready to use.
And if you want guidance and accountability? Our Truve group classes and personal training give you expert coaching in a welcoming community.
Two students during a small group HIIT class at Truve
Start Simple: One Focused Set
If you’ve got 20 minutes, you can get in a quality workout. Even 10 minutes can be transformative if you’re consistent. One focused, high-quality set is more valuable than three distracted ones.
Ready to prove you can get fit anywhere? Join us at Truve — Your Oakland Gym. Try a class, meet the community, and let’s create a plan that works for you.
📅 Book now at www.truvefit.com