Business Details
Your Trusted Fitness Studio in Berkeley, CA
Happy Hour Fitness was founded on the belief that fitness should be both effective and enjoyable. With over two decades of experience in the fitness industry, our team specializes in creating workouts that combine safety, challenge, and fun. Our diverse class offerings, including spin, Bosu, and sports conditioning, cater to all fitness levels while emphasizing core strength, balance, and injury prevention. Owner Xabier Zapata brings expertise from his background as a competitive athlete and certified trainer, having helped clients recover from injuries, improve athletic performance, and achieve personal wellness goals. We prioritize personalized attention through small group classes and one-on-one training sessions, ensuring each client receives tailored guidance.Our facility fosters a welcoming community atmosphere where regulars and newcomers alike support each other's progress. Certified in multiple fitness disciplines, our instructors maintain high professional standards while keeping sessions engaging with curated music and dynamic routines. Whether you're seeking weight loss, injury rehabilitation, or athletic enhancement, our evidence-based methods deliver measurable results while making exercise an enjoyable part of daily life.
Services
Spin Classes
Personal Training
Bosu/Core Strength
Soccer Conditioning
Whole Body Challenge
Highlights and features
- Certified trainers with 20+ years of fitness industry experience
- Personalized workouts tailored to individual injury recovery needs
- Specialized sports conditioning programs for local athletes
- Small-group classes ensuring individual attention
- Proven results in core strength development and posture improvement
Associations and certifications
- National Academy of Sports Medicine
- Muscle Activation Techniques
What people say
Amazing gym
Impressed instructors
Positive change
Supportive environment
Noticeable results
Services
Spin Combo
High-intensity cycling sessions followed by core exercises combining weights and balance training. Burns 500+ calories hourly while improving cardiovascular health and muscular endurance. Instructors emphasize proper form to prevent injury while maximizing fat-burning potential through varied resistance routines.
Bosu/Core Strength
Specialized workouts using Bosu equipment to develop core stability, flexibility, and posture alignment. Focuses on pelvic-hip complex strengthening through controlled movements that enhance daily functional abilities. Recommended for injury prevention and improving athletic performance across multiple sports disciplines.
Soccer Conditioning
Customized programs for soccer players focusing on injury prevention, agility, and foundational strength. Combines plyometrics with sport-specific drills to improve balance, coordination, and field performance. Available for both team sessions and individual athlete development across competitive and recreational levels.
Personal Training
One-on-one fitness instruction tailored to individual goals including weight loss, rehabilitation, and athletic enhancement. Certified trainers utilize NASM techniques and myofascial release methods. Sessions integrate strength training, flexibility work, and cardiovascular conditioning for comprehensive wellness improvements.
Whole Body Challenge
Comprehensive fitness sessions combining strength training, cardio intervals, and plyometric exercises. Designed to improve muscular endurance while burning fat through dynamic movement patterns. Includes postural correction techniques and balance drills to enhance overall functional capacity and body awareness.
People
Xabier Zapata
Owner & Head Trainer
Certified fitness professional with 20+ years experience, specializing in injury rehabilitation and sports conditioning. Former competitive soccer player from Spain's Basque region. Holds NASM certifications in multiple disciplines including myofascial release and nutrition.
Questions
What types of fitness classes do you offer?
We provide spin, Bosu/core strength, whole body challenge, and soccer conditioning classes. All sessions emphasize core development, balance, and functional movement patterns for varied fitness goals.
Are personal training sessions available?
Yes, certified trainers offer customized one-on-one sessions focusing on injury recovery, weight loss, or athletic performance enhancement using evidence-based techniques and personalized workout plans.
Do you have beginner-friendly options?
All classes accommodate various fitness levels with modifications available. Instructors provide individual attention to ensure proper form while gradually increasing intensity based on participant capabilities.
What are your pricing options?
Options include drop-in classes ($30), 10-class passes ($190), unlimited monthly memberships ($199), and private soccer conditioning sessions ($120/hour) with flexible commitment levels.
Where are you located?
Our studio is located at 889 E Enada Ave in North Berkeley, CA, just off Solano Avenue with convenient access for local residents and athletes.
