It’s an age-old New Year’s resolution: getting fit and staying healthy. It might be difficult for some to find their perfect workout niche to get started. Here are four gyms that are potential options for students who might be interested in working out.
Working out the resolution
On campus, there are three fitness centers that require a student ID to get into. A semester pass is $85 and gives students access to the fitness facilities in IM Sports-West, IM Sports-East and IM Sports-Circle. Group exercise passes cost $70.
IM Sports-West
393 Chestnut Road
Parking: Free on weekends and after 6 p.m. on weekdays.
IM Sports-West is the largest of the three facilities. It offers a variety of different courts and services for students and alumni to play different sports. IM Sports-West also has a fitness facility, seven indoor basketball courts along with an indoor and outdoor pool.
IM Sports-East
804 E. Shaw Lane
Parking: Free at nearby Wharton Center on weekends if there is not an event.
IM Sports-East offers a plethora of choices within its fitness facility, such as an indoor running track. It also has two outdoor softball and soccer fields, as well as outdoor volleyball and basketball courts.
IM Sports-Circle
308 W. Circle Drive
Parking: After 6 p.m., there is limited free parking at nearby buildings.
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The smallest of the three facilities, IM Sports-Circle offers two indoor gym areas, two dance studios, badminton courts and an indoor pool.
Off campus
East Lansing Hannah Community Center
819 Abbot Road
Parking: Free lot.
The community center offers a fitness center as well as two gymnasiums. It also offers different types of passes, which range from daily to annual passes. An annual pass for one year as an East Lansing resident is $211. Their gym is equipped with bikes, treadmills, free weights and cardio machines.
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Powerhouse Gym
4790 S. Hagadorn Road
Parking: Free lot.
Powerhouse Gym has a couple of different options for students to take care of their fitness needs. This gym offers a variety of fitness equipment, including free weights and treadmills. Students can buy a pass for the academic year for $279.
Ben stram, The State News
