Gyms Offer Deep Discounts to Get People in the Door after New Year

Now that the holiday eating frenzy is officially over and we're in the New Year, it's time to start seriously working on our New Year's resolutions.

If your New Year's Resolution involves getting fit, losing weight or living a healthier lifestyle, there are plenty of gyms, Pilates studios and recreational classes that are here to help out. The best part is many places in town are offering deep discounts to get you in the door.

Here's a roundup of some options in Shelby and Utica that can help get you started on your health conscious New Year's resolutions.



Talk about convenience - Anytime Fitness is a 5,000 square foot gym on Van Dyke Avenue that is open 24-hours a day. The gym offers free yoga and kettle and ball classes and a drop in abs class for $7.

New Year's Deal: $12 enrollment fee and first month is free. There is a $39 signing fee to get a key to the gym. Also, a new member will receive a free consultation and a 30-minute personal training session ever 5 to 8 weeks.

There is strength in numbers. is kicking off 2012 with a group-based Biggest-Loser Style contest, where the winners will receive prizes and even a free membership.

The Healthy and Fit 2012 contest consists of several small exercise groups that pair up with a personal trainer for two group-training sessions a week, nutrition classes and a free T-shirt. At the end of the 12-week contest, the winning team, which will be judged by the most body fat percentage loss, will receive prizes. Also, an individual male and female with the most body fat loss will win a free year membership.

Cost: Non-members pay $159 every four weeks to participate in the contest and members will pay $139 every four weeks.

New Year's Deal: Level  Health and Fitness is also running a New Year’s membership special. Zero down and $39.90 a month, which includes free classes such as Zumba, kickboxing and Brazilian Butt and free childcare.

 the Shelby Township Atletic Club on 23 and Schoenherr roads got a facelift with new floors, equiment and lighting. The 15,000 square foot gym offers over 42 pieces of cardio equipment, free weights and several free aerobic classes ranging from interval training to kickboxing.

New Year's Deal: Zero down and $29.95 a month.

 The is located inside of an industrial drive off Schoenherr Road between 23 an 24 Mile Road. The fitness facility is owned by a professional body builder, a former Miss Michigan Bodybuilder and a professional dancer and choreographer, whose goals are to help you sweat off the average 5 to 7 pounds Americans usually gain during the six-week period between Thanksgiving and New Year's. The training facility offers one-on-one training, group training and fee-based aerobic classes.

New Year's Deal: The Ken Jackson Fitness Factory is offering an 8-week program called the 2012 Resolution. The class includes a group training class on Saturday's from 9am-10am; initial weigh-in/measurements, goal setting  consolations and a T-shirt.

Cost: $96

Namaste! The serene yoga studio is located on Van Dyke Avenue and is dedicated to inner-peace and healing through yoga. The Yoga Studio of Shelby was the first studio in Macomb County dedicated solely to the practice of Yoga. Classes, drop-ins and packages, are offered seven days a week.

New Year's Deal: Six-week Prenatal Yoga Series begins Jan.14 from 1:15 to 2:30pm.

Cost: $90 for series.

Fitness 24 in Utica is a 24-hour gym that offers the traditional cardio machines, free weight area and aerobic classes. However, the gym has a fierce weapon. Fitness 24 offers self-defense classes and is the only gym around to have an 18-foot octagon MMA cage. The 7,000 square foot gym also offers free aerobic classes with a membership and 24-hour access to the designated martial arts training facility.

New Year's Deal: $10 down and $29 a month to join.

If you need some divine inspiration to get motivated for a healthy lifestyle, Shepherd’s Gate Lutheran Church in Shelby Township is here for you.

The church is offering a Healthy Living and Weight Loss Program beginning Jan. 11 and 12, which will be centered around creating a healthy God-centered lifestyle through fitness tips, Bible study and group support. The 12-week program begins Jan. 11 at 7:30pm or Jan. 12 at 9:30 am with groups for both newcomers and those having participated in the program before. 

Shepherds Gate Church is also offering fitness classes Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. Classes include: Fit Life Boot Camp - Mondays 9:30am, Cardio KickFit at 9:30am and Total Strength and Toning at 10:25am on Tuesdays and Fridays. Childcare available for 5 and under available on Tuesdays and Fridays.

For more information contact fitness@sgatechurch.org, www.sgatechurch.org or call 586-731-4544. 

Cost: ranges from $2 -$3 per class.