Everybody wants to look and feel better in their life. Today there are personal trainers, equipment and fitness classes available to help you to change your body and your life. When I decided to change my lifestyle in a healthy way, I started searching to get enrolled as a member in the best programs that Gyms offer.
Here is the list of the Gyms I have come across during my serious quest for the best Gym.
ACAC Richmond :
ACAC Richmond is the best multi purpose fitness center equipped with facilities like junior and adult indoor and outdoor tennis programs, aquatics, physicians referred exercise programs, kid’s programs, senior fitness and wellness programs, water park, group exercise and mind body classes, summer camps, personal training and corporate fitness programs.
Located in Midlothian, ACAC provides everything for your wellness operating on Monday-Thursday from 5:30a.m to 10:00p.m, Friday from 5:30a.m to 9:00p.m and on weekends from 7:00a.m to 8:00p.m. Depending upon your options, there are different types of memberships like if you want to be a member for Fitness only option, then there will be membership for Fitness alone.
There is a weight loss program that is specially designed for those who want to slim down. This program consists of a point system that give positive points for your ability to withstand healthy lifestyle changes and negative points for not controlling your temptations. To keep you motivated, ACAC conduct seminars and weekly weigh-ins. To enroll as a member in this program ACAC charges $30 as enrollment fees with $20 per month for those who have ACAC membership. For a non-member the enrollment fees is $170 with $20 per month for a duration of two months. Every time you weigh-in there is a $5 rebate for both members and non-members.
Being a member of ACAC, you can have many benefits like indoor and outdoor tennis courts, free child care, water park with pools, youth and adult programs, free blood pressure screenings, for a minimal charge you can have access to cholesterol tests and Flu shots, excellent cardio and strength training equipments, weekly group exercise classes, mind body classes, weight loss program and above all it provides healthy snacks and drinks for members.
For more information you can call them at 804-378-1600 and can email them at [email protected].
American Family Fitness (AFF):
American Family Fitness with six locations and one at Fredericksburg, has been in Richmond, VA since 1988. it has got all the latest equipment that can help you become fit like Cardiovascular Machines, Mechanical Weights and Circuit Training, Aquatics, Kid zone Child Centre, Free Weights, weekly Mind/Body classes, Free Weights, Court Sports etc..
There is a free Physical Trainer (PT) Consultation at any location where you can meet one of the AFF personal trainer with whom you can discuss your goals, and he makes sure that you take the right steps by sketching out a game plan in achieving your goal.
A special offer for new members called PT Starter Kit is introduced by AFF where the members can enter their gym. If you want personalized attention, then there is one on one personal training program available through which you can learn the importance of proper nutrition and exercise.
For moms and moms-to-be there is a 12-week personal fitness program in which you will receive personal training, an hour long massage and Group X and Aquatics instruction. If you want a water workout, an Aquatic PT will assist you. There are specialized programs at selected locations like Team Training where AFF offers all the benefits of personal Training in a team environment.
Every year AFF coordinates ‘Be A Loser’ program for its members who want to have a change in their appearance and health. At most of its locations on-site tanning and massages are available. With family membership you can have access to KidZone.
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According to the length of contract and enrollment offers the membership varies. You can schedule an appointment with the membership director and can work out on the type of membership you would like to opt. AFF operates 24 hours beginning 9am Sunday, closing at 10pm on Friday and 7:00 a.m to 8:00 p.m on Saturday. The details of its locations are as follows :
Northside – 5750 Brook Road / Richmond, VA 23227, phone: (804) 261-1000, email: – [email protected]
Southside – 9101 Midlothian Turnpike / Richmond, VA 23235, phone: (804) 330-3400, email: –[email protected]
West End – 11760 West Broad Street / Richmond, VA 23060, phone: (804) 364-1200, email: – [email protected]
Mechanicsville – 6337 Mechanicsville Turnpike / Mechanicsville, VA 23111, phone: (804) 569-1600, email: – [email protected]
Colonial Heights – 501 East Roslyn Road / Colonial Heights, VA / 23834, phone: (804) 520-7000, email: – [email protected]
Swift Creek – 4751 Brad McNeer Parkway / Midlothian , VA 23112, phone: (804) 763-1111, email: – [email protected]
Fredericksburg – 10020 Southpoint Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA 22407, phone: (540) 898-6111, email: – [email protected]
Gold’s Gym:
The world’s leading Fitness and Health institute is the Gold’s Gym Fitness Institute having a global network of more than 600 gyms in 40 states and 30 countries. Gold’s Gym is equipped with latest cardio and strength training equipment. There is a group exercise program which includes classes like group cycling, martial arts, yoga, Pilates and muscle endurance training.They offer the best personal training and personalized fitness programs through which you can realize your potential.
There is an American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) fitness program in which Gold’s Gym and AARP have joined forces to help you achieve your fitness goals through a variety of fitness and health related information, latest technology, advice from experts, and a lot of savings and discounts for members. An AARP member can join Gold’s Gym for $49 and receive upto 20% off of their monthly dues, as a part of this AARP Fitness Program.
With fitness, to fight Diabetes Gold’s Gym and The American Diabetes Association have teamed up as exercise always play a vital role in managing and preventing Diabetes.
It has got four locations in Richmond,VA. Here are the details of those locations and the hours the Gym operates.
1) 8904-A West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23294, Phone : 804-968-GOLD, Email : [email protected], Hours : Monday – Thursday 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Friday 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Saturday& Sunday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
2) 885 Research Rd, Richmond, VA 23236, Phone : 804-423-GOLD, 804-423-8176, Email : [email protected], Hours : Monday – Thursday: 5 AM – 11 PM, Friday: 5 AM – 10 PM, Saturday & Sunday : 8 AM – 8 PM, Playroom 9 AM – 1 PM Only.
3) 1601 Willow Lawn Drive, Richmond, VA 23230, Phone : 804-285-GOLD, Email :[email protected], Hours : Mon. – Fri. 5am-11pm, Sat. & Sun. 7am-8pm.
4) 8 South Harvie St Richmond, VA 23220, Phone : 804-249-GOLD, Email :[email protected],
Hours : Mon. – Fri. 5am-11pm, Sat. & Sun. 7am-8pm
