Weekly Fitness Classes | Athletic Core

Athletic Core at Thrive City: Train Like an Athlete, No Matter Your Level

Looking for a midday workout that challenges your body without requiring an athlete’s résumé? Thrive City’s Weekly Fitness Classes return this fall with Athletic Core, a free conditioning session designed to help participants build strength, stability and confidence in an energetic community setting.

Presented by Kaiser Permanente, the weekly fitness program runs from September through November and welcomes participants of all fitness levels. Athletic Core focuses on the core, combining conditioning exercises intended to leave you feeling stronger, steadier and more centered. The class offers an accessible way to add movement to the day, whether you are already committed to a fitness routine or simply looking for a fresh way to become more active.

Leading the session is Cecily Guest, a veteran Bay Area yoga and fitness instructor with three decades of experience teaching for major fitness brands and corporate audiences. Her approach to movement draws from a remarkably broad range of disciplines, including dance, Pilates, martial arts, personal training and yogic traditions. A returning Thrive City instructor for her third year, Guest also teaches at Equinox Fitness and leads her own workshops and yoga retreats throughout California. Her extensive certifications include ACE, AFAA, YogaFit, Diablo Yoga Center, SCW Pilates and Reebok Indoor Cycling.

The September 2 session begins at 12 p.m., making it an appealing opportunity to turn the middle of the week into an active reset. Participants should bring a water bottle and a workout mat, and they should plan to arrive early because space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Parking is available seven days a week at the Chase Center Garage at 99 Warriors Way. With free admission and expert instruction, Athletic Core is an inviting way for the Bay Area community to get moving together.