Mar. 17-31, 2020
Local Fitness Opportunities:
Public places like gyms are at a high risk of being contaminated with Cornonavirus. But since we promised to highlight more local gyms in this issue, here are great local gyms for after the virus passes. In the meantime, look for at-home workout options on the Apple or Android app store, Pinterest, and YouTube–and in upcoming issues of the Driftwood.
Anytime Fitness: This gym offers a wide variety of free weights and weight machines. It also has a yoga room with many different useful pieces of equipment. The gym staff is trained to help anyone from beginners to professional lifters. Anytime Fitness is one of the more expensive gyms in the area; however, it’s for a good reason. They provide a great atmosphere and overall experience, including one-on-one trainers who walk around and offer helpful workout advice.
Cost: Membership starts at $40/month.
Inferno Fitness: This fitness studio is owned by a woman who strives to make each person as comfortable as possible in the gym. Inferno Fitness also has multiple nutrition blogs that have valuable workout and diet tips. If you’re looking to get involved in a weight training program, there are multiple class options to choose from at Inferno.
Cost: $38/month.
YMCA: Looking for a place that’s very lively? Look into joining the Marinette-Menominee YMCA. They offer a wide variety of fitness programs including water exercises, cycling, BodyPump classes, Zumba, racquetball and basketball courts, and more. They also have a full weight room, child care, and even a hot tub!
Cost: Starts at $29/month plus a $50 joining fee.
Community REC Center: This recently opened building provides numerous ways to get exercise and have fun at the same time. There is indoor ice skating during the winter months and a pool for the summer. Year-round, there are multiple indoor tennis courts available to the public. The REC Center is also one of the few places in the Marinette area with martial arts classes.
Cost: $6/day pass or $34/month pass with student ID.
Truth in Function: Are you an athlete suffering from persistent injuries? Or, do you just want some expert help achieving your fitness goals, as an athlete or as a workout newbie? In either case, Truth in Function can help! The experienced trainers at this unique gym will assess your muscular and neuromuscular system, and then they’ll help you develop a workout plan to “micro-progress” you toward your goals with the least amount of injury and soreness possible. They also offer classes in hatha and vinyasa yoga, women’s self defense, adult and kids jujitsu, and group strength training, as well as custom running plans.
Cost: Classes start at $10 for a drop-in pass. Fitness assessment and first workout are free. Contact the gym for cost of other plans/services.
—A.J Corey, Sports Editor