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Berlin's newest dedicated strength training studio— built for every body, every level. Guided full-body strength, functional fitness, and progressive training in a community that lifts each other up.

Kastanienallee 64, 10119 Berlin · Prenzlauer Berg

About the Studio

Strength training in Berlin, built for everyone

SHA-LA Strength Training is the third home of the SHA-LA Studios family — Berlin's most welcoming fitness community. Located in the heart of Prenzlauer Berg on Kastanienallee, this studio is fully dedicated to progressive strength training: from your first session to your strongest lift. Whether you're picking up a weight for the first time or chasing a new personal best, you'll find your place here.

What you’ll train here

Hands gripping a 40 kg dumbbell during a coach-led full-body strength class

FULL-BODY STRENGTH

Coach-led classes that train the whole body, with load added as you get stronger.

Athlete gripping a weight plate during a functional strength session

Functional Strength

Full-body conditioning that builds real-world strength and mobility.

Small group stretching on the studio floor with an exercise ball during a coached session

Small Group Coaching

Capped class sizes so coaches know your name and your goals.

Coach guiding a lifter through a personal strength programme with a weight plate

Personal Programmes

Custom strength plans written around your body and your life.

What to bring

Indoor training shoes (required)
Training towels
Water bottle

What we provide

Drinking water
Two changing Cabins

Important

Strictly no street shoes allowed
Please arrive at least 5 minutes before class starts

COMMUNITY

You belong here — no matter where you're starting

Strength training has a reputation for being intimidating. We've built SHA-LA Strength Training to change that. Our coaches create an environment where beginners feel as comfortable as seasoned athletes. Our classes are programmed progressively, our equipment is always accessible, and our community shows up for each other — on the floor and off it.
SHA-LA Studios has been part of Berlin's fitness scene for years. SHA-LA Strength Training brings that same spirit — open, grounded, and genuinely community-led — to a space dedicated entirely to getting stronger.
Athlete mid-stretch with one arm raised at the SHA-LA Strength Training studio in Prenzlauer Berg

SHA-LA Strength Training

Find us in Prenzlauer Berg

Find us in Prenzlauer Berg

SHA-LA Strength Training is located at Kastanienallee 64, 10119 Berlin — right in the middle of Prenzlauer Berg, a short walk from Eberswalder Strasse U-Bahn (U2).

Open 7 days a week. Early morning, evening, and weekend classes available.

STUDIO DETAILS

Kastanienallee 64,
10119 Berlin
U2 Eberswalder Strasse

M1 / M12 Zionskirchplatz
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Mon–Sun · 7:30–21:30
Part of SHA-LA Studios Berlin

Studio Details

Kastanienallee 64,
10119 Berlin
U2 Eberswalder Strasse

M1 / M12 Zionskirchplatz
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Mon–Sun · 7:30–21:30
Part of SHA-LA Studios Berlin

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Please arrive 15 minutes before your first class so your coach can welcome you, answer any questions and get you set up. Check in on the iPad before class and bring indoor workout shoes (mandatory), a towel and a water bottle.

  • Please bring:

    • Indoor workout shoes (required)

    • A towel (to cover and protect equipment)

    • A water bottle

    We have a water fountain at the studio.

  • For safety and operational reasons, we cannot admit late arrivals once class has started. Please arrive at least 5 minutes before the scheduled starttime. Doors close when class begins.

  • No. Our classes are suitable for all fitness levels, from complete beginners to experienced lifters. Your coach will explain every exercise and help you train safely and confidently.

  • Yes, lockers are available, but please bring your own lock. The studio entrance remains locked during class.

  • No, shower facilities are not available at SHA-LA Strength.

  • Lost items are placed in our lost-and-found box. You can check it before or after any class. Please note that items are only kept for a limited time and the box is cleared regularly.

  • We cannot provide medical advice, so please consult your doctor before participating if you are pregnant, recovering from an injury, or have a medical condition. Participation is at your own discretion and risk. If you choose to attend, please let your coach know before class so they can help you modify exercises where appropriate.

Portrait of a coach from Studio Gay, co-developer of the SHA-LA Strength Training programmes

Designed
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Our fitness workouts were developed in collaboration with Coach Nici from Studio Gay and Misa Mladenovic.

studio gay

Studio Gay creates inclusive strength training programs and fitness coaching for individuals, gyms, and wellness spaces. Founded by sport scientist (M.Ed.) and coach Nici Wertecki, Studio Gay specializes in queer fitness, developing adaptable, evidence-based training concepts that make fitness accessible, structured, and inclusive for every body.

SHA-LA Studios Prenzlauer Berg

Kastanienallee 63,
10119 Berlin

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