Pickleball
Parent Q&A
RE:
Personal training for 50+ out-of-shape mom (Oct 5, 2024)
I am 60+ and last year joined the YMCA of the E. Bay (Oakland, Berkeley, Albany and other too far for me). I very much enjoy the classes offered at Oakland and Berkeley. While I like the proximity of the Albany gym (I can walk), it is geared exclusively to the elder and more frail. I also picked up pickleball with Albany Rec (meet at the HS gym on Sundays and at the new courts on Thursdays) -- it is welcoming to all levels. Sorry I can't comment on personal trainers, but I look forward to reading the responses of others.
Oct 9, 2024
Recommended:
Coach Michele teaches beginning & intermediate through the City of El Cerrito, in 4 week sessions. It's pretty strenuous but a good class.
Hello! I'm in the same boat! I've seen beginner pickleball classes offered through the City of Berkeley and El Cerrito I believe, possibly Richmond, but the schedule unfortunately did not work for me. Good luck!
The Berkeley YMCA has pickleball on Mondays from 9-11 am. I believe you have to have a membership but it’s not too pricey if you go every week.
The Albany YMCA periodically hosts pickleball clinics for beginners
The Albany Y has beginning pickleball classes for EastBay Y members. I've not tried it, but I have seen the sign for it.