Like many, well-intentioned people, they start every year to resolve to get healthy and lose weight. However, by the end of January – for some by the end of the first week – their New Year’s resolution has been broken.
And if you are not fond of working out on a treadmill or stationary bike, then your goal to get healthy in 2008 can be doomed.
Luckily, in Sacramento, there are facilities that can spice up a humdrum workout. Here are three picks of Sacramento gym alternatives.
1. Prime Time Boxing
Getting a workout at Prime Time Boxing is a great way to get healthy. Prime Time Boxing runs four-week boxing camps where members are taught the fundamentals of boxing, such as jump rope, speed bags, conditioning drills, and mitt work with trainers (two per session). Camp sessions are three days a week and there are about five or so sessions during the day, as early as 6 a.m. or as late at 7 p.m. If you want an engaging and challenging work out where you won’t get bored, try Prime Time Boxing.
- Address: 1931 Del Paso Blvd., Sac. and 10600 Industrial Ave. #150, Roseville
- Phone: (916) 927-2697 in Sac. and (916) 774-2696 in Roseville
- Hours: Varies, depends on camp schedule.
2. 1-2-3 Fit
For those not willing to venture out too much from the familiar can try 1-2-3 Fit which uses resistance cords instead of weights on their machines. OK, so how is this different? Well, unlike other weight machines, 1-2-3 Fit uses a system that adds resistance to your workout. Unlike weights, adding the resistance will not only tone your muscles, but add a cardio workout at the same time. How’s that for fitness multitasking?
- Address: 8931 Folsom Blvd., Suite 9, Sac.
- Phone: (916) 383-0123
- Hours: Monday to Thursday, 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday noon to 6 p.m.
3. Sacramento Pipeworks
If you really want to get your workout off the ground, why not try rock climbing? At Sacramento Pipeworks, you don’t have to be in shape or experienced to scale the more than 11,000 square feet of climbing terrain. There are different difficulty levels where climbers can tone the body and can go at their own pace. The staff is friendly and helps climbers, at any level, feel comfortable to take their workout routines to new heights.
- Address: 116 N. 16th St., Sac.
- Phone: (916) 341-0100
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.