Champions of Health
West Hills Athletic Club
The mission of West Hills Athletic club is to provide individualized support for members as they reach their personal health, fitness and nutrition goals. Providing a comfortable yet motivating environment for its members, West Hills offers an array of fitness options specific to women, men, athletes and seniors. West Hills is also the home to nine of the areas finest indoor tennis courts and programming, including instruction for all ages and skill levels. West Hills Athletic Club is located at 2001 South 11th St. and is open 7 days a week. For further inquiries, call 269.387.0410. For more information or to view a virtual tour of the facility, visit West Hills Athletic Club online.
Champions of Health
Borgess Health and Fitness Center
The Borgess Health and Fitness Center takes a "mind, body and spirit" approach to personal health and fitness. The BHFC offers a variety of classes in its aerobics and spinning studios. In addition to free weights and weight equipment, the facility includes an indoor pool, track, and basketball, volleyball and racquetball courts. The BHFC also offers outdoor soccer fields, tennis courts and nature trails.� A medical approach is incorporated in BHFC fitness through nutrition counseling and health screenings. Located at 3025 Gull Road, BHFC is open 7 days a week and offers special discounts to students and senior citizens. To learn more, visit Borgess Health.
Bronson Athletic Club
The Bronson Athletic club boasts over 80 cardio fitness stations in addition to its daily variety of free aerobics and spin classes. Club amenities include an indoor track and aquatics center, racquetball courts and full-size basketball and volleyball courts. BAC members receive a free yearly wellness program and a variety of massages, nutrition and fitness courses are available for purchase. Located at 6789 Elm Valley drive on Kalamazoo's west side, the BAC is open 7 days a week. To learn more, visit Bronson Athletic Club.
Kalamazoo County YMCA
The Kalamazoo County Family YMCA focuses on building strong kids, strong families and strong communities. It is unique in that it is for everyone. No one is turned away. Scholarships for programs and membership are available for those in need of assistance. There are also three locations to meet the needs of Kalamazoo area residents. The Lincoln Center, 912 N. Burdick, offers afterschool and teen programs. The Maple Center, 1001 W. Maple, has two pools, eight tennis courts, an indoor track, free weight room, fitness center, racquetball courts, and two gyms. The Portage Center, 2900 W. Centre, has an indoor pool, seven tennis courts, an indoor track, free weight room, fitness area and racquetball courts. Programs and activities are value driven, emphasizing respect, responsibility, caring and honesty, and most are open to the entire community. To learn more about membership, programs, camps and activities, visit Kalamazoo County YMCA.
NOT A JOINER? Go it Alone. Or Get Personal Help.
If you don't have the time or resources to join a gym, there are plenty of inexpensive and effective fitness alternatives -and you don't have to look much further than your front door.
Setting a consistent time to workout each day is key to "going it alone." Many experts recommend fitting at least 30-minutes of cardio into your daily routine. This could include walking or jogging around your neighborhood in the morning or evening, or hitting the pavement on your lunch break at work. If you like the company or need a motivator, find a neighbor, coworker or family member who shares your newfound passion for fitness and keep each other accountable.
If the rain, snow or dark are keeping you indoors, there are still many options for getting fit without leaving the house. Put an aerobics, pilates or yoga program in the DVD player and get to work. Or, try subscribing to a fitness channel through your local cable carrier. Nobody will notice that you're still in your pajamas when the music starts.