Can't get to the RSF for a workout? Looking for ways to help improve the health and wellness of your staff? The Department of Rec Sports can help. We'll develop an in-house fitness program for your department. Our certified fitness instructors will come to your site and lead regular fitness classes at a time convenient for your staff. The benefits are:
- A fitness program designed specially for your department or group needs
- Refreshed, energized and happy employees
- Improved health and wellness for employees
- Certified personal trainers, yoga and Pilates specialists as instructors
- Convenient locations -- your work site!!
Our Clients
We currently have programs running at Cal Housing, Dining and the following locations across campus. In total, we have more than 450 workouts per week. Class sizes range from 7-25 participants.
Café 3 and Bear Market
Site contact: Katie Solinger ksolinger@berkeley.edu
- Tuesdays |Strength Training | 2:45-3:30pm | Will
- Thursdays |Strength Training | 2:45-3:30pm | Will
California Hall
Site contact: Dee Middleton dsm@berkeley.edu
- Mondays | Yoga | 12:00-12:50pm | Maryclare
- Tuesdays |Strength Training | 12:00-12:50pm | Devin
- Wednesdays | Yoga | 12:00-12:50pm | Maryclare
- Thursdays |Strength Training | 12:00-12:50pm | Robbie
Clark Kerr Dining
Site contact: Robert Stayte stayte@berkeley.edu
- Tuesdays |Strength Training | 2:00-2:45pm | Mark
- Thursdays |Strength Training | 2:00-2:45pm | Mark
Clark Kerr Housing
Site contact: Brian Cravanas brianc6@berkeley.edu
- Tuesdays |Strength Training | 3:15-4:00pm | Sharon
- Fridays |Strength Training | 3:15-4:00pm | Sharon
Crossroads & The Den
Site contact: Norma Jamison-Birks nojam@berkeley.edu
- Monday | Strength Training | 1:45-2:30pm | Shane
- Thursday | Strength Training | 1:45-2:30pm | Sharon
Educational Technology Services
Site Contact: Judy Cayot judyc@media.berkeley.edu
- Mondays | Strength Training | 12:10-1:00pm | Anita
- Wednesdays | Yoga | 4:00-5:00pm | Hayley
- Thursdays |Strength Training | 1:10-2:00pm | Tracie
Foothill Housing
Housing contact: Markolane Gayles markie@berkeley.edu
- Wednesdays | Strength Training | 1:45-2:30pm | Anita
- Fridays | Strength Training | 1:45-2:30pm | Will
Haas School of Business
Site Contact: Jill Erbland erbland@haas.berkeley.edu
- Mondays | Strength Training | 12:00-1:00pm | Geoffrey
- Wednesdays | Strength Training | 12:00-1:00pm | Geoffrey
- Fridays | Strength Training | 12:00-1:00pm | Devin
Human Resources
Site Contact: Shirley Silveira sas@berkeley.edu
- Tuesdays | Strength Training | 12:00-1:00pm | Mark
- Wednesdays | Yoga | 12:00-1:00pm | Jamila
- Thursdays |Strength Training | 12:00-1:00pm | Mark
IST Hearst
Site contact: Clarissa Fermin cfermin@berkeley.edu
- Tuesday | Strength Training | 12:00-12:45pm | Will
- Thursday | Strength Training | 1:15-2pm | Cathyn
IST Shattuck
Site contact: Margaret Chester mchester@berkeley.edu
- Tuesday | Strength Training | 1:15-2pm | Will
- Thursday | Strength Training | 12:00-12:45pm | Cathyn
Lawrence Berkeley Lab Cafe
Site contact: Morgan Lambert morganlambert@berkeley.edu
- Wednesday | Strength Training | 9:30-10:15am | Anita
- Friday | Strength Training | 9:30-10:15am | Anita
Recreational Sports/ASUC
Site Contact: Patti Baba pbaba@berkeley.edu
- Mondays | Core Fusion | 3:00-3:50pm | Joanna
- Tuesdays | Strength Training | 3:15-4:00pm | Robbie
- Wednesdays | Yoga | 3:00-3:50pm | Jamila
- Thursdays |Strength Training | 3:15-4:00pm | Robbie
School of Optometry
Site Contact: Maria Alegria malegria@berkeley.edu
Tang Center
Site Contact: Pam Cameron pcameron@uhs.berkeley.edu
- Mondays | Strength Training | 12:00-1:00pm | Mark
- Wednesdays | Strength Training | 12:00-1:00pm | Anita
- Fridays | Strength Training | 12:00-1:00pm | Mark
Unit I Housing
Site contact: Jonathan Winters jjwintrs@berkeley.edu
- Tuesdays | Strength Training | 2:30-3:15pm | Georgia
- Fridays | Strength Training | 2:30-3:15pm | Georgia
Unit II Housing
Site contact: Willis St. Hill sthill@berkeley.edu
- Wednesdays | Pi-Yo | 11:00-11:45am | Melanie
- Fridays | Strength Training | 11:00-11:45am | Shane
Unit III Housing
Site contact: J.C. Farr j.c.farr@berkeley.edu
- Tuesdays | Strength Training | 3:15-4:00pm | Q
- Fridays | Strength Training | 3:15-4:00pm | Will
Testimonials
We asked our participants what they liked best about WorkFit. Here's what they had to say:
“Our instructor is an amazing. She is an amazing yoga instructor and I fell that she really cares about our fitness levels. She is very encouraging and praises us when we do good things.”
“Everything. I love the warm up, the exercises (and ability to customize for our level of fitness) and stretching at the end.”
“I really like that I can fit it into my work day -- lunch time is perfect. Otherwise, it's hard to find time during or outside of work hours. Also, I can really feel how regular exercise has made me stronger, healthier and happier. WorkFit has changed my life!”
“It's no hassle. It takes no travel time; it's inexpensive, efficent, fun, and effective at working muscles that I wouldn't ordinarily work on.”
“WorkFIT has been a way for me to connect with my co-workers and work toward a mutual goal: getting fit! I have seen an improvement in my overall strength, and have had others share their own personal successes with me.”
“Doing exercise with a group of my peers. We moan, groan, and complain together. And have fun.”
"I attended the class on Tuesday and it was fun. I was able to blow of some steam as well as get some exercise in. It left me wanting more. Great idea. Thank you."
"It was great!!! My arms are still shaky.... Thanks for setting this up."
"Workfit was GREAT!!!!! and it IS a real work out.... I enjoyed it myself."
"IT'S AWESOME!!! Please extend my thank you to the appropriate folks for bringing this to us and at such an affordable price. The workout was great, I am very sore, but in a good way. That just means it's working! My only suggestion at this point is to remind everyone to bring a bottle of water and hand towel."
"I attended the one at Tang Center yesterday, mainly because I had meetings. On Tuesdays, I had the chance to meet other people (not that I know everyone in IST), which was a bit refreshing. I am ashamed to admit it, but the first session really kicked my butt! I'm sore all over. Thank you very much for organizing this! One thing I learned while talking to folks from other departments - the class is fairly cheap, at around $30/semester. The reason I was so attracted to this was the $10 price tag. Prior to this, I was not even aware of these classes... Thanks again!"
Just wanted to let you know how much I’m enjoying the program. It’s perfect for me – right here in the building, during my lunch hour, very affordable and its working (I feel much better)! I’ve been raving to friends and family about how great it is and I even make my husband get on the floor w/ me sometimes and do a few of my yoga stretches. Thank you again for getting the program started, it’s the best thing that has happened in this building since I’ve been here! Joyce Rawlins
The Workfit program is terrific! First of all, in tough times when we’re not receiving any raises and may be furloughed, I appreciate the Chancellor subsidizing the cost of something as important for desk-bound staff as strength training and yoga. Secondly, the classes themselves are well taught and enjoyable, building healthier bodies and collegiality. And, thirdly, we don’t have to get wet this fall and winter to get to class!
See the WorkFit Video
WorkFIT Video
How to Get Started
For more information on how to get involved contact Jo Baker by telephone at 510.643.0346, or via email at jobaker@berkeley.edu.
