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Its hard to escape the talk of New Years resolutions related to health, fitness, and weight loss. The truth is any time is a great time to commit to health and wellness goals. We have compiled a list of resources to get you started on your journey to wellness and your best you.

Free Fitness Opportunities in Champaign-Urbana and Beyond

Where: Champaign location

Pursuit Fitness and Performance InstituteWhere: Champaign (insideLodgic Everyday Community)What:Set up a tour and consultation and get a free fitness assessment and personal training session.

Raw FitnessWhere: ChampaignWhat: Click for a FREE health assessment, consult and 30-minute trial training session.

Orange Theory FitnessWhere: South Neil Street in ChampaignWhat: Try your first class for free.

Profile by SanfordWhere: Champaign location (near Meijer)What: Meet with a certified Profile coach for free to discuss programming.

KMC ActiveWhere: Kirby Medical Center, MonticelloWhat: Kirby Medical Center is adding new group fitness classes to its programming. If you are interested in trying one of these classes before joining or would like to put your name on the pre-registration list, please call 217-762-1520 or email.

CurvesWhere: Champaign and Monticello locationsWhat: Click for a free seven-day pass for use in seven consecutive days at the same location.

Planet FitnessWhere: Champaign locationWhat: Click for a free day pass for use anytime.

Crunch FitnessWhere: Champaign location (former Toys R Us location)What: Click for a free day pass for use anytime.

Anytime FitnessWhere:Champaign, Danville locationsWhat: Click for a7-day trial passfor use anytime.

Mahomet-Seymour FieldhouseWhere: MahometWhat: The Fieldhouse, which includes an indoor track, is currently open for walkers and joggers on various days each month. The Fieldhouse isopen only to residents of the Mahomet-Seymour school district. Adult Mahomet-Seymour residents are allowed one guest who may reside outside of the district. Students in junior high and younger must be accompanied and supervised by their parent or by another adult. Click here to check updated schedules.

Douglass Park Fitness Trail (OUTDOORS)Where: Douglass Park, ChampaignWhat: Champaign Park Districts Douglass Park boasts a .6 mile fitness trail with several pieces of outdoor exercise equipment. Try out the ab crunch/leg lift, assisted row/push-up, balance steps, cardio stepper, chest/back press, mobility station, plyometrics, pull-up/dip, squat press, stretching station and Tai Chi wheels all for free! More info in our Chambana Parks to Know profile.

NOT FREE, BUT CHEAP:

U of I Armory and TrackWhere: Champaign, University of Illinois campusWhat: You dont have to be a University of Illinois student to enjoy this amazing facility. The Armory and Track floor is 62,000 square feet of space. The center of the arch is approximately 95 feet high. The running track is 200 meters long in Lane 1. Pay a daily fee of $3/individual or $5/family or buy a years membership for $95/individual (about $8 a month) or $135/family and have access to it every day its open. Three-month and six-month memberships are also available for purchase if you are looking for a shorter duration. More info HERE.

Hatha Yoga and Fitness Free Community ClassesWhere: 2109 S. Neil St., ChampaignWhat: Intro Special two weeks for $28

Of course there are other local gyms and studios that offer fee-based fitness punch cards or temporary guest passes for various lengths of time, such as theLeonhard Recreation Center,Mettler Center in ChampaignorStephens Family YMCA.

Know of other gyms or wellness facilities offering promotions for the upcoming year? Email us and we will verify the information and add it for our readers. Best wishes in your pursuit of health and wellness in the New Year!

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