Getting Fit in Harlem in 2009
What is it about entering the new year that encourages people to get on the health train? Perhaps it is the concept of turning a new page? This time of year many people make an assessment of the year that has just passed and begin to set new goals for the new year. Anyone who works in the fitness field will tell you that this is the time of year when there is a huge spike in gym memberships, diet related services, and the purchase of workout gear. However, it’s also the time of year when many unused gym memberships expire for those people that failed to follow through on last year’s commitment.
Alas, not everyone falls off of the boat (or the wagon in Oprah’s case!) In fact if you are really serious about getting serious about your health and weight management, then this is the best time of year to join a gym. A number of gyms are reducing their joining fees or slashing monthly membership fees altogether. Take a look at the following fitness gyms in Harlem and their specials:
Planet Fitness
317 Lenox Ave.(at corner of 126th St)
212-222-3200
The deal: $99.00 Pre-paid 1 Year Membership. Offer expires January 2nd
Bally Total Fitness
1915 Third Avenue @ 106th St.
New York, NY 10029
(212) 369-3063
The deal: Bally’s is offering 50% off of the usual enrollment fee. They also offer $19 trial memberships.
YMCA-Harlem
180 W. 135th Street
New York, NY 10030
(212) 912-2100
The deal: YMCA is waiving their $125 joining fee if you join before February 2. Monthly membership starts at $55
New York Sport Clubs (3 Locations)
2311 Frederick Douglass Blvd.
New York, NY 10027
212.316.2500
303 West 145th
New York, NY 10039
212.234.0016
1400 5th Ave.
New York, NY 10026
212.722.1185
The deal: $0 To Join. NYSC is waiving their initiation fee of $150 for any 1-Year Commitment . Monthly membership starts at $69.00
Lucille Roberts
505 West 125th Street
New York, NY 10027
(P): 212-222-2522
(F): 212-222-9514
The deal: A women’s only gym, Lucille Roberts has a Go Glam promotion with memberships that start as low as $10 a month. They also offer monthly promotions and free guest passes.
CURVES
274 W. 145th Street, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10039
212-281-2277
The deal: CURVES is another women’s only gym and fitness studio that uses a machines-only regimen focusing on weight loss and muscle tone solutions for health and fitness. CURVES is currently offering 50% off and 30 days free.
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City run gyms are scattered throughout the city and offer low-cost yearly membership fees that meet your needs if you’re downsizing your expenses this year. Riverbank State Park also offers a variety of membership options at very reasonable rates.
New York City Parks and Recreation [Website]
Riverbank State Park [Website]
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And if you are looking for something less aerobic, there is always yoga. Check out the following Harlem yoga studios:
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Thanks for the great list of local places and tips! It’s all about setting small, realistic goals, right?
Since I started riding my bicycle as my main form of transportation, I’ve gotten in better shape than a gym membership ever got me. Plus I’m saving the subway fares
Oh and no need to change your clothes or take time out of your schedule!
I LOVED Planet Fitness when I lived in Chicago…it is not as “gym-y” as the other places. Off to the gym…