The Holidays have passed and we have all packed on a few pounds. With the start of the New Year comes that famous resolution. You know…. the resolution to Lose Weight. If you live in the Edison, New Jersey area, you are in luck as there are a few gyms that offer great opportunities to get healthy in 2009.
I used to live in south Edison and I loved to go to Xtreme Fitness located on Talmadge Rd in Edison. This gym opens at 5am from Monday to Friday and closes at 11 pm except on Friday they have an early close at 10pm. Quite honestly; I always leave my Friday’s open for friends and family time. On the weekends, they open at 7 am and close at 7 pm on Saturday and 5 pm on Sunday. Various membership packages are available, so it is best to call the gym and schedule a tour. They offer free trial passes and it is a great way to try out a gym before making any form of commitment. As far as amenities go, this place is truly a one stop shop. They have child care, on site massage therapy, diet and nutrition consultation services, competitive athletic training and weight training. Personal trainers are also available and they have a wonderful café on premise that offers a selection of smoothies, salads and wraps that will help you meet your goals for the year. The locker room is rather spa like and extremely clean and fresh. It is a full service gym and was by far one of my favorite places to work out. Visit http://www.xtremefitnessedison.com for more information.
I then moved to South Plainfield, New Jersey and my favorite gym was too far, so I found the Club at Ricochet located on St. Nicholas Ave in South Plainfield NJ. This place opens at 5:30 am from Monday to Friday and closes at 10 pm. On the weekends they open at 7:30 am and close at 4 pm. Membership pricing changes and it is best to visit the website http://www.ricochet-healthclub.com/Membership_Info.htm to receive the most current pricing. The gym offers some cool perks such a courtesy computer in the lobby with free Internet access. Swimming classes are offered for everyone and you do not have to be a member to take advantage of the swim lessons. The fitness center offers Netpluse an interactive monitors attached to our cardio equipment that enables members to Surf the Internet, watch TV, or listen music CD’s, all while you are working out. Truly a cool feature and very hi-tech. The staff is very friendly, and truly takes pride in your goal achievements. Visit http://www.ricochet-healthclub.com for more information.
In addition to my membership with the Ricochet club, I have a membership with Work Out World (WOW) in Menlo Park Mall. This membership is thru my employer and sometimes I go there for a change of scenery. This gym is huge at a grand 47,000 square feet. It has dedicated rooms for yoga and Pilates and is the flagship location for the WOW system. They have a private ladies only area and lounge for the guys, private locker rooms, and a cool Cardio movie theater room. It is a very modern gym with a young generation of athletic directors to help you every step of the way. This place has the advantage of some great socializing for all of those single people. Visit http://www.workoutworld.com for more information.
I have had some great experiences at these gyms and have certainly made friends with people from all walks of life. Some individuals have played a critical role in motivating and inspiring me to achieve my weight loss and overall health goals. Free trial memberships are available at all of these locations. So, what have you got to lose but the weight, give it a try.
