STRIDE Fitness Tustin Just Got an Upgrade: New Layout, Resistance Bands, and Coach Courtney Is Back
If you've been looking for a group fitness studio in Tustin that takes both cardio and strength training seriously, this is your sign. STRIDE Fitness Tustin just rolled out a major studio refresh designed to give every member more space, more variety, and a smarter training experience, and it changes how you move from your very first class.
Here's what's new at STRIDE Fitness Tustin, why it matters, and how to claim your first class free.
The New STRIDE Fitness Tustin Layout: Treadmills Forward, Strength Floor Expanded
The biggest change first. We moved every Woodway treadmill to the front of the studio and shifted all the strength benches, weights, and floor work to the back. The result is a cleaner, more spacious training environment with a clear flow from cardio to strength.
Why This Layout Change Matters
If you've trained at any treadmill-and-strength studio before, you know the cramped feeling: treadmills against one wall, weights on the other, and not enough room on either side to move freely. The new STRIDE Fitness Tustin layout solves that problem with intent.
- More room for strength training. Moving the weight floor to the back doubled the usable strength space. You now have room to do walking lunges, kettlebell carries, lateral movements, and resistance band drills without bumping into another member.
- Better cardio focus. With Woodway treadmills lined up at the front, you're locked into the cardio interval the moment class begins. Better sight lines to the coach, better pacing, better energy.
- Smarter class flow. Cardio block to strength block transitions are faster and cleaner. Less wasted time, more time training.
- Open floor plan. The studio feels bigger because it is bigger functionally. Same square footage, dramatically more usable training space.
This is what a modern group fitness studio in Tustin should feel like in 2026: open, organized, and designed around how members actually train.
Resistance Bands Are Now Part of Every Class
The second major upgrade: resistance bands are now built into the STRIDE Fitness Tustin programming, woven into every class as a tool to add variety, range of motion work, and progressive overload to your strength training.
Why Resistance Bands Are a Big Deal for Group Fitness
Most group fitness studios stop at dumbbells, kettlebells, and bodyweight. Adding resistance bands changes the game in three measurable ways:
1. Variable Resistance for Smarter Strength Gains
Resistance bands provide more tension at the top of a movement than the bottom, which mimics the natural strength curve of your muscles. That means you actually have to work harder where you're strongest, leading to better muscle activation and faster strength adaptation.
2. Joint-Friendly Loading
Bands are easier on joints than heavy free weights, which makes them ideal for warming up, prehab work, and members coming back from injury. They also let you train at higher repetitions safely, which is great for muscular endurance.
3. Programming Variety That Keeps You Coming Back
Banded squats, banded rows, lateral band walks, banded presses, glute kickbacks. The exercise variety just multiplied. Every week feels fresh, every class hits something different, and you stop hitting the dreaded "same routine" plateau.
The resistance band integration is part of STRIDE Fitness's broader programming evolution. Read about the full 2026 STRIDE Fitness programming philosophy to see how every class day is structured around progressive strength, varied cardio (Hills, Speed, Endurance, Trifecta), and intentional muscle group rotation.
Coach Courtney Is Back
And one more thing the Tustin community has been asking about: Coach Courtney is back at STRIDE Fitness Tustin. After time off the schedule, Courtney has returned to coaching her signature high-energy, endurance-driven classes.
Coach Courtney is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer with over 11 years of group fitness leadership and three Ironman finishes. Her classes are demanding, well-programmed, and rooted in real endurance experience. If you've been waiting to take her class, the wait is over.
See the full coaching team and book directly with any coach by visiting the STRIDE Fitness Tustin coaches page.
Meet the STRIDE Fitness Tustin Coaching Team
Every STRIDE Fitness coach is a certified personal trainer. At the Tustin studio, the bench is deep:
- Coach Alison (Head Coach): BodyPump, Body Combat, GRIT, and Spin certified. High-energy programming and curated playlists.
- Coach Bryan: 25 years of coaching experience. 2x Ironman, 15 marathons, 20 half marathons.
- Coach Courtney: NASM Certified Personal Trainer. 3x Ironman finisher. 11+ years of group fitness leadership.
- Coach Christie: NASM Certified Personal Trainer. HYROX and DEKA Fit competitor. Half marathon runner.
- Coach Tommy: NFPT Certified Personal Trainer. NESTA GLP-1 Specialist. M.S. in Health Promotion.
- Coach Jenann: Multi-discipline athlete. Taekwondo black belt, weightlifting, running, yoga.
That's the kind of coaching depth most boutique fitness studios in Orange County can't match. Find your coach and book a class with them.
STRIDE Fitness Tustin: Studio Details
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Address: 2745 El Camino Real, Tustin, CA 92782
Phone: (949) 535-4050
Class Format: 55-minute treadmill + strength group fitness classes
Equipment: Woodway treadmills, full strength floor with benches, free weights, kettlebells, and resistance bands
Class Size: Small group, intimate experience, every member coached
First Class: Free for new members
Who STRIDE Fitness Tustin Is For
STRIDE Fitness Tustin serves group fitness members across Tustin, Irvine, Orange, Santa Ana, Costa Mesa, North Tustin, and the surrounding South Orange County communities. If you're searching for any of these, we built this studio for you:
- A group fitness studio in Tustin that combines treadmill cardio with real strength training
- A gym near Tustin with certified personal trainers leading every class
- A boutique fitness studio in Orange County with low-impact Woodway treadmills
- A group strength training studio in Tustin with resistance bands and dumbbells
- A HIIT class in Tustin that scales to walkers, joggers, and runners
- A treadmill class in Irvine or Tustin that doesn't beat up your knees
- A fitness community in Tustin that knows your name
Whether you're brand new to working out, training for a HYROX or marathon, supporting weight loss alongside a GLP-1 medication, or just trying to stay consistent with a structured fitness routine, the new Tustin studio layout is built to support you.
How to Book Your First Class Free at STRIDE Fitness Tustin
If you've never taken a STRIDE Fitness class, your first one is on us. No promo code, no commitment, no catch. Just show up.
- Visit the STRIDE Fitness Tustin schedule
- Pick a class day and time that works for you
- Reserve your spot (no charge for your first class)
- Show up 10 minutes early so the coach can walk you through the studio (now with the new layout)
- Walk, jog, or run the treadmill intervals at your own pace
- Hit the strength floor for resistance band, dumbbell, and kettlebell work
- Leave stronger, sweatier, and ready for your next class
Book Your First Class Free at STRIDE Fitness Tustin
Experience the new studio layout, the upgraded resistance band programming, and a class taught by one of six certified personal trainers, all included in your free first class.
See the Class Schedule Visit the Tustin Studio PageFrequently Asked Questions
Q: Where is STRIDE Fitness Tustin located?
A: STRIDE Fitness Tustin is located at 2745 El Camino Real, Tustin, CA 92782, easily accessible from Irvine, Orange, Santa Ana, and surrounding South Orange County neighborhoods. Phone: (949) 535-4050.
Q: Do I have to be a runner to take a class at STRIDE Fitness Tustin?
A: No. STRIDE Fitness classes are designed so you can walk, jog, or run the treadmill intervals at your own pace. Every member sets their own intensity. The Woodway treadmills are also low-impact and joint-friendly, which makes them ideal for new exercisers and members returning from injury.
Q: What's new at STRIDE Fitness Tustin in the recent refresh?
A: Three things. First, all Woodway treadmills moved to the front of the studio and the strength floor moved to the back, doubling the usable strength training space. Second, resistance bands are now part of every class for added variety, joint-friendly loading, and progressive overload. Third, Coach Courtney is back on the schedule.
Q: How much does a class cost at STRIDE Fitness Tustin?
A: Your first class is free. After that, you can buy single classes, class packs, or unlimited memberships. View pricing on the Tustin studio page.
Q: Are STRIDE Fitness Tustin coaches certified?
A: Yes. Every STRIDE Fitness Tustin coach is a certified personal trainer with credentials from organizations like NASM, NFPT, and others. Several coaches are also competitive endurance athletes (Ironman finishers, marathon runners, HYROX competitors). Meet the team.
Q: Can I book a class on the same day?
A: Yes. Same-day bookings are open as long as the class isn't already full. Free cancellation up to 8 hours before class.
Q: What should I bring to my first class?
A: Athletic shoes, athletic clothes, a water bottle, and a small towel. The studio provides everything else, including dumbbells, kettlebells, resistance bands, and the Woodway treadmills.
Train Hard. The Best Group Fitness Studio in Tustin.
The new STRIDE Fitness Tustin is open, expanded, and ready for you. Whether you're searching for a group fitness studio in Tustin, a treadmill and strength gym in Orange County, or just a smarter way to train, this is the studio that meets you where you are.
Book your free first class on the STRIDE Fitness Tustin schedule, find your coach on the coaches page, and walk into the new layout the way it was designed to be experienced. See you in class.
