◈ Homepage — http://www.brightsidebarbell.com/Skip to Main Content Home About Us Group Classes Personal Training Pricing Getting Started Contact Brightside Barbell Your friendly neighborhood strength & conditioning gym. Your gym should be a place where you feel good, are treated with respect, and have the coaching and community support to meet your goals. Whether you are brand new to gym life or you're a seasoned athlete, we welcome all levels of experience. Get Started Services Located on the bright side of the bay on Park Boulevard in the East Lake neighborhood of Oakland, CA, Brightside Barbell offers a variety of group strength and conditioning classes. Our group fitness classes include Functional Fitness, Weightlifting, Bodybuilding, & Powerlifting. For athletes with specific goals, we also offer customized Personal Training. Just looking for casual community fitness classes? Try one of our weekly Pilates classes or our monthly Community Workout classes. Learn more about our offerings below.​ Functional Fitness Specialty Classes Personal Training Community Fitness Getting Started 1 Schedule a FREE Consultation All prospective members start with a  15 minute free consultation with Head Coach and Co-Owner, Coach Brooks. We'll discuss your goals and workout/injury history, we'll explain the services we offer, and then we'll answer any questions you may have.  Book Now 2 Complete Brightside Fundamentals New athletes join our Brightside Fundamentals program. In this 4 week program, new athletes will learn how to safely perform the most common movements utilized in our group classes. Have 6 months previous experience? Ask us about waiving this requirement. More Info 3 Become an Unlimited Member Our membership plans are simple; pay monthly and attend any class on the schedule, as often as you'd like. No long-term contracts required. Choose from two prices: Standard or our "pay-it-forward" Community Sustainer rate to support our sliding scale services. More Info Brightside Barbell 1920 Park Blvd, Oakland, CA 94606 © 2025 by Brightside Barbell Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions ◈ Interior Pages — 16 pages crawled--> Terms & Conditions | Brightside Barbell top of page Home About Us Our Philosophy Meet the Team Member Conduct Policies The Legend of Rat Tail Athletics Group Classes Class Descriptions Schedule Brightside Fundamentals Personal Training Pricing Getting Started Contact More Use tab to navigate through the menu items. 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Getting Started ​If you've never touched a barbell or have less than six months of experience in functional fitness group classes: Book a  FREE  consultation Complete Brightside Fundamentals Become an  Unlimited Member Start Now! If you have at least 6 months of previous experience and are well-versed in barbell movements like the snatch and clean & jerk: Review the Brightside Fundamentals curriculum to confirm you have experience with all movements covered Contact us to request a waiver for Brightside Fundamentals and try out a  FREE  class Become an  Unlimited Member If you have specific goals or prefer 1:1 attention, personal training may be a good fit. To get started: Book a  FREE  consultation Determine your goals and session frequency Schedule your first session Start Now! Start Now! If you are ready to start group strength and conditioning classes or you want to start working with a personal trainer in Oakland, CA, you're in the right place! Learn more below about how to get started. New Athletes Experienced Athletes Personal Training Up Up Brightside Barbell 1920 Park Blvd,  Oakland, CA 94606 © 2025 by Brightside Barbell Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions bottom of page --> Personal Training | Brightside Barbell top of page Home About Us Our Philosophy Meet the Team Member Conduct Policies The Legend of Rat Tail Athletics Group Classes Class Descriptions Schedule Brightside Fundamentals Personal Training Pricing Getting Started Contact More Use tab to navigate through the menu items. personal training You have goals. We're here to help. Personal training can be designed to meet a wide range of goals. Our coaches have experience working with a broad range of athletes including complete novices, post-partum parents, and competitive amateur and professional athletes.   We draw from our expertise in S trength & Conditioning ,  Olympic   We ightlifting,  and   Powerlifting to build customized sessions to help you meet you goals. ​ Personal training can be a short term engagement or an ongoing series of sessions.   Past clients have worked with our trainers to: Prepare for competitions and races Build muscle in preparation for top surgery Develop an exercise routine after a period of injury or inactivity Learn and improve the deadlift, bench press, and squats Learn and improve the clean & jerk and snatch Gain overall and/or sport-specific strength and endurance Improve cardiovascular conditioning Stay accountable to personal fitness goals   Personal training can be scheduled for individuals or small groups. Sessions take place in-person at our facility in Oakland, CA.  ​ Every personal training engagement starts with a free 20 minute assessment and consultation with Coach Brooks, our head trainer. During the consultation we'll discuss your current goals and ask about your past experience and injuries to confirm we're a good fit.  ​​ Book a Free Consultation Trainers & Pricing Pricing for personal training depends upon the trainer, the number of athletes, and the frequency of the sessions that are booked. Pricing for higher session frequencies (e.g. 3x/week) and larger groups (3 or more people) varies, please inquire for more details about your specific situation. Head Trainer Brooks Specialties Working with first time gym-goers who are intimidated by fitness spaces Helping older adults maintain autonomy and resilience through strength training Helping athletes train while navigating and recovering from injuries Pre-op preparation and post-op return to sport (including, but not limited to labral tears, spinal disc injuries, and top surgery) Sport-specific Weightlifting and Powerlifting coaching ​ ​ Credentials B.S. Kinesiology, emphasis on Neuromuscular Science CrossFit® Level 2 Trainer Certificate Holder USAW L2 Certificate Holder Has completed course work and continuing education in Trauma Informed Weightlifting, Working with Larger Bodied Athletes, and Coaching the Aging Athlete. ​ Pricing Individuals (1:1) 1x/week $150/session 2x/week $140/session ​ Duos (2:1) 1x/week $210/session 2x/week $200/session ​ Availability As of 5/8/26: Accepting new clients; limited availability. ​ ​ Book a Free Consultation Trainer Lilly Specialties General population strength and conditioning Cross-training for collegiate athletes Working with first time gym-goers who are intimidated by fitness spaces ​ Credentials B.S. Kinesiology, emphasis in Exercise & Movement Science CrossFit® Level 1 Trainer Certificate Holder 2 years previous experience as an EMT Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified ​ Pricing Individuals (1:1) $135/session ​ Duos (2:1) $195/session ​ Availability As of 1/20/26: Accepting new clients. ​ ​ ​ Book a Free Consultation Up Brightside Barbell 1920 Park Blvd,  Oakland, CA 94606 © 2025 by Brightside Barbell Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions bottom of page --> Our Philosophy | Brightside Barbell top of page Home About Us Our Philosophy Meet the Team Member Conduct Policies The Legend of Rat Tail Athletics Group Classes Class Descriptions Schedule Brightside Fundamentals Personal Training Pricing Getting Started Contact More Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Our Philosophy At Brightside Barbell we are working to create a gym where you can walk in and feel at home, like our space is a place where you can show up to train and be unapologetically yourself.  Strength. Community. Empowerment. ​ The fitness industry as we know it is often problematic; constantly bombarding us with images and rhetoric that tell us we are not "enough" and we need to change. At Brightside Barbell, we are committed to creating a more inclusive space where misogyny, homophobia, transphobia, racism, body shaming, and diet culture are not casually accepted as the norm. ​ ​ Whether your aim is to learn a new skill, relieve joint pain, celebrate or improve your relationship with your body, PR your Clean and Jerk, or just show up and hang out with your friends, we aim to provide incredible coaching and programming to help you have a good experience and reach your goals.  ​ ​ We opened our doors in 2022 with three guiding principles: Strength, Community, and Empowerment. ​ ​ ​ Strength. Strength training is an outstanding mechanism for improving physical and mental health; it's good for your bones, it can help stave off muscle loss as we age, it supports improved function in activities of daily living, and it can directly translate into greater confidence inside and outside of the gym. Plus, picking up heavy stuff is fun and feels good. While our functional fitness programming is designed to promote broad all-around fitness, you may find we have a bit more of a strength training bias than some other functional fitness gyms.  ​ Community. Group classes are at the heart of what we do. Our classes are led by experienced & enthusiastic coaches who work to make sure each class is effective, safe, and fun. Group fitness   classes offer an excellent opportunity for community-building and camaraderie. The support of your gym friends (and some times a little friendly competition with them) can often provide a boost of motivation right when you need it most. We hope our group classes can foster a sense connection and belonging that contributes to your overall well-being. ​ ​ Empowerment. All Brightside athletes are encouraged to track details about their workouts in a personal log (such as the app SugarWOD) as a way to collect critical data that will help them monitor their progress and make informed choices as they work towards their goals. Ultimately we want  you  to become the expert on you own abilities.  Our coaches are here to provide you with instruction, feedback, and guidance along the way.  ​ ​ We’re not perfect, but we’re committed to continuously questioning the status quo, pushing the fitness industry and community to be better, and unlearning the societal B.S. we’ve all been taught. We strive to build a community of people that share our values and want to get stronger physically and otherwise, without the toxicity that is often so ubiquitous in fitness spaces.  ​ ​ ​ ​ Will you join us? Up Brightside Barbell 1920 Park Blvd,  Oakland, CA 94606 © 2025 by Brightside Barbell Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions bottom of page --> Member Conduct Policies | Brightside Barbell top of page Home About Us Our Philosophy Meet the Team Member Conduct Policies The Legend of Rat Tail Athletics Group Classes Class Descriptions Schedule Brightside Fundamentals Personal Training Pricing Getting Started Contact More Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Member Conduct Policies To help us maintain a community of athletes with shared values of mutual respect, we ask all members to agree to our member conduct policies.   Thank you! Member Conduct Policies Members are expected to treat the staff, members, and facility with respect at all times. Violation of these standards may result in the immediate termination of your membership. ​ Be cool. Misogyny, homophobia, transphobia, fatphobia, classism, and racism have no place in Brightside Barbell. We’re not perfect and neither are you but we expect you to be decent to one another and to respect our core value of creating a more inclusive workout space. ​ Symptoms of COVID, cold, or flu? Please stay home. If you are experiencing ANY symptoms that may be due to COVID or the cold or flu, please do not attend classes or open gym. We encourage you to get tested and to follow all CDC guidelines. Please help us avoid the spread of illness and keep the gym safe for coaches and members. ​ "Weight loss" is not our focus. Brightside Barbell exists to help our members build strength, resilience, and community. We recognize that every member has unique goals and motivations and for some members those goals may be weight or aesthetic-related, while other members may be attempting to separate movement and exercise from dieting and body size or shape. To help us cultivate a safe environment for everyone, we do ask that you refrain from discussing dieting, weight loss, or body recomposition inside the gym unless it is 1:1 with a coach. ​ Leave the coaching to the coaches. We know you want to help and mean well, but please refrain from offering unsolicited advice to other athletes; leave the coaching to the coaches. If you have a question or concern, you are welcome to address it directly with a coach or manager, provided you are not interrupting instruction during a class or personal training session. ​ Tracking your workouts & lifting weights is strongly encouraged. For your safety and progress, please record your weights, times, and reps when you workout. This information does not need to be shared, but it is important that you become an expert on your own abilities. Coaches can provide guidance, but they cannot dictate exact weights, reps, or time goals for all members. Free use of the SugarWOD app is included in your membership for this purpose. ​ Equipment has no gender. In our gym we refer to equipment by its weight, size, or height. There are no “men’s” barbells or “women’s” barbells. We are aware that most sports, including Weightlifting, operate with binary gender competition categories and utilize certain standard weights for the men’s and women’s categories. That said, equipment has no “inherent” gender.     Shirts on. Until all nipples are free, no nipples are free. Keep your shirt on. Crop tops and sports bras are OK.   Don’t be a chalk monster. Keep chalk in the buckets. Don’t use it to make tally marks. Use chalk sparingly. If you spill chalk or leave significant handprints on the floors or equipment, please clean it up - we will happily provide the supplies to do so.    Be aware of your surroundings. Don't walk right in front of or behind someone who is lifting. Ensure the "drop zone" is clear from weights or other items that could be damaged or cause a barbell to ricochet into you or someone else if dropped.   Return equipment to its home. When you are done working out, please return all equipment to its storage spot.   Avoid assumptions. Avoid assuming anyone’s pronouns, abilities, or their comfort with contact, encouragement, or advice. Not all forms of encouragement are welcome by all people. A person’s outward appearance is not always indicative of their gender, pronouns, or performance ability. If you realize you made a mistake, simply apologize and move on. :)    No pets. We love your dog and we know your fur baby would never bark, poop, jump, or slobber but unfortunately some dogs aren’t quite as civilized as yours.  ​ No children in the gym. We do not have dedicated play spaces, child care providers, or the other resources necessary to safely accommodate minors. Minors are considered unsupervised if their parents/caregivers/guardians are participating in any form of workout, stretching, mobilization, clinic, class, personal training session, or open gym session. Up Brightside Barbell 1920 Park Blvd,  Oakland, CA 94606 © 2025 by Brightside Barbell Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions bottom of page --> Meet the Team | Brightside Barbell top of page Home About Us Our Philosophy Meet the Team Member Conduct Policies The Legend of Rat Tail Athletics Group Classes Class Descriptions Schedule Brightside Fundamentals Personal Training Pricing Getting Started Contact More Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Meet the team Our coaches come from diverse backgrounds but share a few things in common: they all love what they do and want to help you get strong and meet your goals. Strength. Community. Empowerment Head Coach & Co-Owner Brooks (they/them) Coach Brooks is a Trauma Informed trainer and has over a decade of experience in strength & conditioning coaching, personal training, corrective exercise, and nutrition. Coach Brooks is a CrossFit® Level 2 Trainer Certificate Holder and has a USA Weightlifting Level 2 certification. In addition to coaching, Brooks has worked in PT clinics and adaptive athletics programs around the San Francisco Bay Area.​ Coach Brooks graduated Magna Cum Laude from San Francisco State University with a B.S. in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Therapeutic Exercise and Neuromuscular Science. Co-Owner, Coach, & Business Manager Emily (she/they) Emily is a Bay Area native who has lived in and around Oakland for the last decade. She spent her youth as a competitive swimmer but spent most of her 20s living a sedentary life. In 2014, she joined a local gym and met Coach Brooks. The variety, the camaraderie, and the friendly competition in group functional fitness classes kept her motivated in a way no other "dry land" workout experience ever had before. Emily is a CrossFit® Level 1 Trainer (Online) Certificate Holder and she holds a BA in Physical Anthropology from UC Santa Cruz and an MBA from Mills College. Coach Jake (he/him) Jake began attending functional fitness group classes 2008 as cross-training for his collegiate volleyball career. Jake became a coach in 2015 and he's always eager to chat about how the things we do in the gym can be applied to life outside the gym. Whether it's kicking into a handstand, hitting that weightlifting goal, or just picking yourself up off the ground, Jake loves helping people achieve things they never thought they were capable of doing and wants to help you build a healthy, long lasting relationship with movement and fitness.  Jake is a CrossFit® Level 2 Trainer Certificate Holder. Coach Lilly (she/her) Lilly has been a long time athlete, with basketball taking a special place in her heart. Off-season cross-training for her basketball team initially brought her to functional fitness 6 years ago and she has since competed in local competitions. Before Brightside, Lilly worked as an EMT. Lilly funnels her passion for health and helping people into her practice as a coach.​​​ Lilly is a  CrossFit® Level 1 Trainer Certificate Holder  and will earn a B.S. in Kinesiology (exercise science) from San Francisco State University in 2025. Lilly hopes to pursue further education to become a Registered Nurse. Coach Isa (she/they) Isa has been coaching since 2017 and she is passionate about helping people of all ages and abilities reach their fitness goals. As a teen, Isa discovered sports and fitness as a tool to help overcome negative body image and improve health and became a nationally ranked junior tennis player and qualifier for USA Weightlifting’s National Under 25 Championships. Now, Isa is working towards becoming a touring professional tennis player. Isa is a CrossFit® Level 1 Trainer (Online) Certificate Holder, and she holds a B.S. in Nutritional Sciences: Physiology and Metabolism, and a Master of Information and Data Science, both from UC Berkeley. Coach Lexi (she/her) Lexi started group functional fitness classes in 2017 and immediately fell in love with the variety, the community, the friendly competition, and of course, getting strong! Lexi switched to exclusively training in Olympic weightlifting in 2019, did a few competitions, built out a home gym during the pandemic, and in 2023 got pregnant and had a baby. Postpartum she realized she missed the camaraderie and, yes, even the cardio in functional fitness classes. Lexi is still a huge weightlifting fan and you can often catch her watching competition live streams while working from home.  Lexi is a  CrossFit® Level 1 Trainer Certificate Holder. Coach Katie (she/her) Movement has always been a central part of Katie’s life, from competitive dance and lifeguarding to synchronized swimming, circus arts, and through-hiking the Camino de Santiago. However, it wasn’t until 2017, when she discovered functional fitness, that she truly began to identify as an athlete. Katie now feels stronger and more aligned with her body and self than ever before and is excited to empower others to feel strong and confident through functional fitness. Katie holds a Master’s degree in Recreational Therapy, is a CrossFit® Level 1 Trainer, and Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT). Pilates Instructor Adelle (she/they) Adelle is a dedicated Pilates instructor and licensed massage therapist with 6+ years of teaching experience and 16+ years of massage therapy practice with a passion for lifting heavy things.   Adelle completed the 500 hour  Balanced Body Comprehensive Pilates Teacher training in Berkeley, CA with an emphasis on trauma informed teaching.  ​ As a former endurance athlete, Pilates has been crucial in healing her body from chronic pain due to over training.  Coach Kristen (she/her) Kristen’s love for fitness & health didn’t really begin until her early twenties when she decided to quit smoking and run her first marathon After her first marathon, she continued to experiment with a variety workout trends but often felt stuck or got bored with the expectations many women are pushed towards in the gym; weight loss. When she discovered functional fitness, she saw a community of people that encouraged and elevated strong women.  She stopped stepping on a scale and had a completely new (and never ending) set of fitness goals that have transcended into her personal and professional life. Kristen is a  CrossFit® Level 1 Trainer Certificate Holder. Coach Steph (she/her) Steph (she/her) began her health and fitness journey after college in 2012 and has been doing functional fitness training since 2014. She has a deep love for movement and adventure; whether it's runs or hikes with her dog, horseback riding in Latin America, eating yummy new meals, or exploring local gyms while traveling abroad, Steph is always up for trying something new. A former teacher and principal, and now education entrepreneur, she’s excited to bring her experiences to her role at Brightside, where she’s committed to creating welcoming, supportive spaces for people to move their bodies and try new things. Steph is a  CrossFit® Level 1 Trainer (Online) Certificate Holder. Up Brightside Barbell 1920 Park Blvd,  Oakland, CA 94606 © 2025 by Brightside Barbell Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions bottom of page --> The Legend of Rat Tail Athletics | Brightside Barbell top of page Home About Us Our Philosophy Meet the Team Member Conduct Policies The Legend of Rat Tail Athletics Group Classes Class Descriptions Schedule Brightside Fundamentals Personal Training Pricing Getting Started Contact More Use tab to navigate through the menu items. The Legend of Rat Tail Athletics "But I thought your name was 'Brightside Barbell.' What's with Rat Tail Athletics?" If you're confused, allow us to let you in on the joke. It all started with an unfortunate haircut at the end of 2019. Perhaps an omen, if you will, of more unfortunate events to come... Before the shutdown, Co-Owner and Head Coach Brooks got an accidental Rat Tail which they thought hilarious... until barber shops closed down indefinitely. So Brooks did what any red-blooded American would do. They obstinately doubled down on their Rat Tail commitment, growing and nurturing it through the shutdown (see historical records on Instagram for photographic evidence). After two years, it has now become a part of the family, a sentient being that continuously tries to dictate the marketing direction of the gym. This led to Brooks INSISTING that Rat Tail Athletics become the actual name of the new gym. Co-Owner Emily, the pragmatic and practical Virgo that she is, of course vetoed this, BUT STILL, RAT TAIL ATHLETICS LIVES ON IN OUR HEARTS! So there you have it. Up Brightside Barbell 1920 Park Blvd,  Oakland, CA 94606 © 2025 by Brightside Barbell Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions bottom of page --> Schedule | Brightside Barbell top of page Home About Us Our Philosophy Meet the Team Member Conduct Policies The Legend of Rat Tail Athletics Group Classes Class Descriptions Schedule Brightside Fundamentals Personal Training Pricing Getting Started Contact More Use tab to navigate through the menu items. SCHEDULE We offer group strength & conditioning classes  seven days a week.  Time SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 6AM Functional Fitness Functional Fitness Functional Fitness 7AM Functional Fitness Functional Fitness Functional Fitness 9AM Functional Fitness 10AM Pilates Mat (10:15am) Powerlifting (1st Sat: Community WOD) 12PM Functional Fitness Pump Club Functional Fitness Pump Club Functional Fitness 4PM Functional Fitness 5PM Functional Fitness Pump Club Functional Fitness Pump Club Functional Fitness 6PM Functional Fitness Barbell Club (Oly) / Pump Club Functional Fitness Barbell Club (Oly) / Pump Club Up Brightside Barbell 1920 Park Blvd,  Oakland, CA 94606 © 2025 by Brightside Barbell Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions bottom of page --> Brightside Fundamentals | Brightside Barbell top of page Home About Us Our Philosophy Meet the Team Member Conduct Policies The Legend of Rat Tail Athletics Group Classes Class Descriptions Schedule Brightside Fundamentals Personal Training Pricing Getting Started Contact More Use tab to navigate through the menu items. brightside fundamentals In this 4 week program, new athletes will learn how to safely perform the most common movements utilized in our group classes. More specifically, Brightside Fundamentals is designed to: Teach athletes key movements and techniques used in our group classes Help athletes develop strategies for modifying workouts according to their current abilities (the technique known as “scaling”)  Show new members proper gym etiquette. brightside fundamentals Brightside Fundamentals is a 4 week program designed for athletes that are new to functional fitness and Weightlifting and would like to start attending group classes to improve broad all-around fitness. If you are an experienced athlete with 6 months or more of previous experience, please contact us to discuss waiving the requirement to start with Brightside Fundamentals. ​ NOTE: If you have very specific goals and/or you would like to focus on specific movements,  personal training  may be a better fit for you.  ​ ​​Program Goals ​​ Learn key movements and techniques used in our group classes Develop strategies for modifying workouts according to your current abilities (the technique known as “scaling”) Learn proper gym etiquette. ​ Formats (3) one-on-one private sessions with a coach (6) Brightside group Functional Fitness classes BONUS: If athletes attend 6 group classes prior to the expiration of their one month Fundamentals membership, they have unlimited access to any Brightside group classes for the duration of their one month membership ​ ​ ​ One-on-one sessions are designed to help new athletes learn how to safely perform the most common movements utilized in our group classes. After each 1:1 Fundamentals session, your trainer will identify which classes on the regular schedule may be appropriate for you to attend based on your current skills and abilities.   New members in the Fundamentals program should plan to attend at least two group classes a week in addition to their personal training session. ​ ​ ​ Curriculum Session #1: SQUATS & PRESSING Barbell Squat Variations Barbell Press Variations ​ Session #2: HINGING & BASIC GYMNASTICS Rowing 101  Deadlift Russian Kettlebell Swing Gymnastics Kipping ​ Session #3: OLYMPIC LIFTS Clean Jerk Snatch ​ ​ Attendance Requirements In order to "graduate" from the Brightside Fundamentals program and transition to an Unlimited membership, athletes must attend at least 6 group classes during their one month membership  in addition to their three one-on-one sessions. Attendance at regular group classes is critical for memory retention and motor development as some of the movements covered in the one-on-one sessions are relatively complex and require practice to improve.   Cost The cost for Brightside Fundamentals is a one-time, non-refundable fee of $375 that is paid up front before the program starts. ​ Scheduling The program is subject to our personal training calendar availability and fluctuates each month. Please schedule a consultation to get started.  ​ ​ Get Started! Up Brightside Barbell 1920 Park Blvd,  Oakland, CA 94606 © 2025 by Brightside Barbell Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions bottom of page --> Functional Fitness | Brightside Barbell top of page Home About Us Our Philosophy Meet the Team Member Conduct Policies The Legend of Rat Tail Athletics Group Classes Class Descriptions Schedule Brightside Fundamentals Personal Training Pricing Getting Started Contact More Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Functional Fitness Functional Fitness group classes are at the heart of what we do at Brightside Barbell.  We offer these classes  five days a week. ​ Functional Fitness Schedule SUN: 9am MON: 6am, 7am, Noon, 5pm, 6pm TUE: 6am, 7am, Noon, 5pm WED: 6am, 7am, Noon, 5pm, 6pm FRI:  6am, 7am, Noon, 4pm, 5pm Functional Fitness Class Description Brightside Barbell's Functional Fitness classes are designed to promote broad all-around fitness.  Functional Fitness workouts are designed to help you increase your strength, cardiovascular conditioning, and your general capacity to execute  the movements that are   integral to daily life (i.e. "functional" movements) ; things like squatting, hinging, pulling, pushing, and jumping.    Each 60 minute Functional Fitness class starts with a guided warm up, includes technical instruction and drills to help you improve your movement mechanics, and features the Workout of the Day (WOD). These classes are different every day and can be modified to help athletes of a wide range of ages and abilities improve their general fitness. ​ Functional Fitness WODs mix many different exercise modalities to help you train multiple physical capacities at the same time.  The program includes elements from weightlifting, powerlifting, gymnastics, calisthenics, and plyometrics.  Workouts often incorporate equipment like jump ropes, dumbbells, kettlebells, and barbells. You can expect the length and intensity of the WOD to vary from day to day. Please note:   While we strive to make classes accessible to a broad range of abilities and experience levels, our Functional Fitness classes are not a good fit for everyone due to the inherent limitations of the group class format. If you have injuries or movement limitations, please feel free to contact us so we can help you determine if our group classes are right for you. Back to All Classes Up Brightside Barbell 1920 Park Blvd,  Oakland, CA 94606 © 2025 by Brightside Barbell Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions bottom of page --> Contact | Brightside Barbell top of page Home About Us Our Philosophy Meet the Team Member Conduct Policies The Legend of Rat Tail Athletics Group Classes Class Descriptions Schedule Brightside Fundamentals Personal Training Pricing Getting Started Contact More Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Contact 1920 Park Blvd Oakland, CA 94606 @brightsidebarbell First name * Last name * Pronouns Email * Subject * If you are an experienced athlete interested in skipping the Fundamentals program, please include the following in your message: Length of previous experience Names and locations of previous gyms Message * Submit Up Brightside Barbell 1920 Park Blvd,  Oakland, CA 94606 © 2025 by Brightside Barbell Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions bottom of page --> Community Classes | Brightside Barbell top of page Home About Us Our Philosophy Meet the Team Member Conduct Policies The Legend of Rat Tail Athletics Group Classes Class Descriptions Schedule Brightside Fundamentals Personal Training Pricing Getting Started Contact More Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Community classes Brightside Barbell offers several sliding scale Community Classes that do not require a membership.  These classes are great for folks that are looking for an occasional weekend group fitness class. Our monthly Community Workout is also an excellent class for prospective members to try for a vibe check on us. ​ Community Class Schedule PILATES MAT Every Sunday at 10:15am ​ COMMUNITY WORKOUT First Saturday of the month at 10am ​ Sign Up for Community Classes Community Class Descriptions community workout Brightside Community Workouts are boot camp style classes suitable for all levels. Classes combine bodyweight movements (e.g. squats, push ups, sit ups, burpees) with jump ropes, short runs, and easy-to-learn dumbbell and kettlebell movements. Coaches will offer you guidance about how to adapt the workout as needed to meet your current abilities. No membership is necessary to join this class. Class fee for non-members is $0 - $20, sliding scale, no one turned away for lack of funds. Advance sign up is required. Register for Community Classes here.   Classes are capped at 20 people.  ​ pilates mat Pilates Mat is a form of exercise that focuses on strengthening the core muscles, improving flexibility, and enhancing posture and body alignment. It involves performing a series of controlled movements and breathing techniques on a mat on the floor, without the use of specialized equipment. ​ Key Elements Core strength: Engages the deep muscles of the abdomen, back, and pelvis Body control: Develops awareness and control of movement Breathing techniques: Promotes deep, efficient breathing Flowing movements: Encourages smooth, continuous motion ​ Benefits Improved flexibility and mobility Stronger core and better posture Enhanced body awareness and control Reduced stress and improved overall well-being No membership is necessary to join this class. Class fee for non-members is $0 - $20, sliding scale, no one turned away for lack of funds. Advance sign up is required. Register for Community Classes here.   Classes are capped at 12 people. ​ Back to All Classes Up Brightside Barbell 1920 Park Blvd,  Oakland, CA 94606 © 2025 by Brightside Barbell Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions bottom of page --> Pricing | Brightside Barbell top of page Home About Us Our Philosophy Meet the Team Member Conduct Policies The Legend of Rat Tail Athletics Group Classes Class Descriptions Schedule Brightside Fundamentals Personal Training Pricing Getting Started Contact More Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Memberships We keep it simple. Our memberships for group strength and conditioning classes are  billed monthly with n o long-term contract required.  membership pricing Standard Unlimited $229/mo Straight forward pricing: no initiation fees, no long-term contract, billed monthly. Standard Unlimited memberships includes unlimited attendance at any class on our schedule. Community sustainer unlimited $259/mo Get all the same benefits of our standard Unlimited Class Membership plus some added good karma . Community Sustainer memberships help us offer reduced cost services to community members with low to moderate incomes. As we gain more Community Sustainer members, we are able to open up more sliding scale membership opportunities.  brightside fundamentals $375 for one month *New Members Start Here* Brightside Fundamentals is a one month membership for new athletes. This membership includes 3 personal training sessions PLUS a one month group class membership; a combined value of $634 for the price of $375 !  After successful completion of the personal training plus attendance at 6 or more regular classes, athletes can transition to an Unlimited membership. Have at least 6 months of previous experience? Contact us to discuss waiving the requirement for Fundamentals. Learn more about Brightside Fundamentals. community classes only $0 - $20/class. Sliding scale. NOTAFLOF ​ ​ Our Pilates Mat and monthly Community Workout are part of our Community Class series and are available to non-members . The class fee is sliding scale $0 - $20 and can be paid when you reserve your class.  ​ Register for Community Classes Here Personal Training Varies. Personal training rates vary depending upon the trainer, the number of athletes, and the frequency of sessions. Please see our  Personal Training   page for more details. Up Brightside Barbell 1920 Park Blvd,  Oakland, CA 94606 © 2025 by Brightside Barbell Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions bottom of page --> Privacy Policy | Brightside Barbell top of page Home About Us Our Philosophy Meet the Team Member Conduct Policies The Legend of Rat Tail Athletics Group Classes Class Descriptions Schedule Brightside Fundamentals Personal Training Pricing Getting Started Contact More Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Privacy Policy Last Updated on [5/6/23] ​ NOTICE: Please read the Privacy Policy set forth below carefully, as it is designed to provide important information on how and why we collect, use, store and share your personal information.  It also outlines the rights you can exercise regarding your personal information and how you can contact us if you have any questions or complaints.     The Privacy Policy set forth below is legally binding.  By visiting, viewing or using this website and/or by using any program, product, course or service from us, you agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy.   Your privacy is important to Brightside Barbell, www.brightsidebarbell.com (“website”), which is operated by Bay Area Barbell, LLC dba Brightside Barbell (“Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”).     We use the term “personal information” to refer to data we collect that may, directly or indirectly, identify, describe, relate to or be associated with you.  This privacy policy (“Privacy Policy”) applies to personal information we collect when you interact with us through different means, including by visiting and using our website.   The term “you” refers to any visitor, viewer or user of the website and/or any user of any Product.  Please note that we cannot control the privacy practices of websites and services that we do not own.   Please read the entire Privacy Policy before you visit or use the website or perform any Actions (as defined below).  By visiting the website or performing any Actions (as defined below), you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.  This Privacy Policy was created with the help of Plug and Law and Privacy Policy Solutions .   INFORMATION WE COLLECT AND HOW WE COLLECT IT The following describes the categories of personal information we collect and how we collect such information.   Information You Provide. We collect information you provide to us directly.  This includes information you provide when you (i) receive any free or purchase any paid programs, products, courses or services from us (each, a “Product”), (ii) sign up to receive any emails, (iii) comment on any posts or otherwise communicate with us on any social media platform, (iv) register for presentations or classes, (v) fill out any forms, (vi) access public or private membership groups, including those hosted via a third-party platform (i.e., Facebook), (vii) sign up to become our affiliate partner, (viii) respond to any survey, (ix) participate in any contest or sweepstakes, or (x) contact us through any other means, including via an online form, phone call, or email (collectively, the “Actions”).     Examples of data we may receive include your first name, last name, telephone number, email address, shipping address, billing address, physical address (such as your address, state, province, ZIP/postal code and city), date of birth, gender, account name, billing information (such as your credit card number), financial information, Social Security Number, Tax Identification Number, Employer Identification Number, PayPal address, social media information, and other information you provide to us through survey responses, feedback, reviews and other means of communication.   Information Collected Automatically.  We collect some data automatically when you visit or use our website or open or respond to our emails.  For example, we may automatically collect information when you open or respond to our emails, make a choice with respect to communications we send to you, visit any page that displays our content, provide information to our service providers or purchase or return a Product.   Information from Third Party Sites.  We collect some data when you connect with us, comment on or like our posts or otherwise interact with us on any social media platform, or when you access public or private membership groups hosted on a third party platform (i.e., Facebook).  Examples of data we may receive include your profile information, profile picture, social media information, social media handles or nicknames, name, purchase history, email address, device identifiers and demographic information.   Information from Internet or Other Electronic Network Activity.  We automatically collect some data about your computer or mobile device when you access our website.  Examples of data we may receive include your Internet Protocol (“IP”) address, browser type, browser version, cookies from your browser, unique device identifiers, web browser software (i.e., Google Chrome), information about the referring website, the date, time and length of your visit, including the specific pages you visit, information on how you interact with the website, Products and tools and other diagnostic data.  Examples of additional data we may receive when you access our website through a mobile device include the type of mobile device you are using, the unique mobile device ID, your mobile operating system, web browser software on mobile, unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data.   PURPOSES FOR COLLECTING INFORMATION We use your information for business and commercial purposes.  For example, we may use your information to: Register you for a course, presentation or class. 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Conduct research to improve our business processes. Administer affiliate programs. Administer contests, sweepstakes, surveys or promotions. Administer any business needs related to your purchase of any Products. Detect security incidents and protect against, stop, resolve and prevent any fraud and fraudulent transactions and any malicious, deceptive or illegal activity. Comply with all applicable law. Respond to legal and regulatory inquiries and assist law enforcement. THIRD PARTIES WE SHARE INFORMATION WITH The following is a list of third parties that we may share your information with or for.     Affiliate Partners.  We may share your information with affiliate partners to generate traffic or leads or for other business purposes.   Analytics Providers.  We may share your information with analytics providers.   Business Transfers.  If we and/or our website are acquired by a third party as a result of a transfer, sale, merger, acquisition, reorganization, liquidation, consolidation, merger or sale of some or all of our Company and/or our website, your personal information may be a transferred asset.  We may also share personal information to prospective pu --> Specialty Classes | Brightside Barbell top of page Home About Us Our Philosophy Meet the Team Member Conduct Policies The Legend of Rat Tail Athletics Group Classes Class Descriptions Schedule Brightside Fundamentals Personal Training Pricing Getting Started Contact More Use tab to navigate through the menu items. specialty classes Brightside Barbell offers several strength-centered specialty group fitness classes including  Olympic Weightlifting, Powerlifting, & Bodybuilding . These classes are beneficial on their own or as a complement to our Functional Fitness classes. ​ Specialty Class Schedule BARBELL CLUB (Olympic Weightlifting) Tuesday &  Thursday 6pm ​ POWERLIFTING CLUB (Powerlifting) Saturday 10am ​ PUMP CLUB (Bodybuilding) Tuesday 6pm & Thursday 6am, 7am,  Noon, 5pm, 6pm specialty Class Descriptions BARBELL CLUB -  Olympic Weightlifting Weightlifting with a capital “W” is an Olympic sport in which athletes compete with two lifts: the Snatch and Clean & Jerk. Brightside Barbell Club is designed for athletes who want to focus on improving their Clean & Jerk and Snatch.   Each 75 minute class includes progressions and drills to help you perfect your Clean & Jerk and Snatch technique, accessory work to build strength, and no cardio. :) From time to time, class members will participate in local Weightlifting competitions. Competing is strictly optional. Classes are capped at 10 people. If your primary goal at Brightside is to improve in the Olympic lifts, we recommend attending Barbell Club twice a week. If you are also attending Strength & Conditioning classes, please note, Barbell Club and Strength & Conditioning are programmed independently and there may be times where it makes sense to prioritize attendance at one class over the other depending on your goals. Your coaches can provide guidance based on your goals. ​ POWERLIFTING CLUB - Powerlifting The sport of Powerlifting consists of three lifts (aka "The Big Three"): Back Squat, Bench Press, and Deadlift.  ​ Brightside Powerlifting Club is great compliment to Strength & Conditioning classes for athletes that want to improve their "Big Three" lifts. ​ Each 60 minute class includes a rep scheme and accessory work to build strength... and no cardio. :) A coach is on site to provide guidance and feedback, however, Powerlifting club provides athletes the flexibility to pick 2 of the 3 lifts they'd like to work on that day in a work-at-your-own pace environment. From time to time, class members will participate in local Powerlifting competitions. Competing is strictly optional. Classes are capped at 15 people. ​ PUMP CLUB - Bodybuilding Pump Club sessions are designed to help athletes build strength, stability, and control with workouts that draw from both bodybuilding and functional fitness methods. It's giving... Bodybuilding meets Metcon.    Pump Club programming is generally structured in 3 sections:  Part A & B will feature a main lift or superset that utilizes tempo training and emphasizes strength and hypertrophy (aka muscle growth). We will progressively increase the intensity of these main lifts over several weeks to maximize those gainZ.  Part C will be a short and simple metabolic conditioning workout (aka "metcon") that doesn't include barbell Olympic lifts. ​ Back to All Classes Up Brightside Barbell 1920 Park Blvd,  Oakland, CA 94606 © 2025 by Brightside Barbell Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions bottom of page --> Class Descriptions | Brightside Barbell top of page Home About Us Our Philosophy Meet the Team Member Conduct Policies The Legend of Rat Tail Athletics Group Classes Class Descriptions Schedule Brightside Fundamentals Personal Training Pricing Getting Started Contact More Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Class descriptions We offer a variety of strength and conditioning group fitness classes to help you build strength, community, and resilience. A strength and conditioning class designed to help you improve broad all-around fitness.  Functional Fitness Read More Olympic Weightlifting technique with strength-building accessory work. Barbell Club Read More Back squat, bench press, and deadlift. And no cardio. Powerlifting Club Read More Body building + functional fitness. Build muscle, strength, and stability. Pump Club Read More Strengthen the core and improve flexibility. Pilates Mat Read More Boot camp style classes suitable for all levels Community Workouts Read More Up Brightside Barbell 1920 Park Blvd,  Oakland, CA 94606 © 2025 by Brightside Barbell Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions bottom of page