Resolving to Get Fit? Muskego Fitness Centers Aim to Get You There

Ringing in the new year with a promise to once and for all get fit and eat healthier?

You're not alone, as about 45 percent of all Americans make resolutions, with these two in most top 10 lists out there. However, if you hang in there long enough, you'll find more elbow room over time as 25 percent drop out after only the first week.

Muskego's fitness facilities are ready for the resolute, and have the following programs and offers in place to get you started and keep you on track long into the year.

Accel Fitness - Uses a 20 to 30-minute 'bootcamp' format with many classes smaller and more personalized; studios are located in the Starz Dance facility in the Muskego Business Park. Exercises are a combination of cardio and strength training, and utilize weights and other 'props' like ropes or bands to build muscle. Classes are overseen by an instructor who also serves as a personal trainer given the smaller class sizes.

The new year usually introduces many new members, but also is challenging to keep them on track while incorporating their other resolution to eat healthier.

"Basically I have been getting a lot of requests for nutritional guidance and accountability starting the new years for people to help reach their goals," explained Corey Paszkiewicz, owner of Accel Fitness. "So the program will include a minimum of three workouts a week, with bonus workouts two to four times a month, with weekly weigh-ins and a conference call for all participants to ask questions about any struggles or issues they have."

Paszkiewicz said the idea is to keep people accountable not just to their instructor but their whole group. Proper nutrition and supplementation for everyone will also be part of the 12-week program, which will have various prizes for the best transformations.

Specifically designed for women, Curves is currently running a 'Start Your Success Story for $10,' which includes a 10-day membership to Curves that can be extended and/or upgraded to a Curves Complete membership. Gail Levin, owner, says its a program for the hesitant.

In addition, a one-week trial of a new 90-day weight-management and exercise program called Curves Complete is also being offered online.  Both one-week and full 90-day programs include membership as well as daily motivational messages, weekly meal plans, weekly meetings with a weight-management coach and an opportunity to receive FREE products.  Cost to non-members is $299.  Members pay $199.

At the gym, a circuit coach is on hand to assist participants with their workout, and goals are tracked between them to determine progress. Hours are early morning (5:45) and late afternoon/evening (open most days until 7pm), with the gym closed from 11am to 3pm.

- Muskego's largest facility, with numerous cardio machines and weights, Preferred also offers group exercise classes and personal trainers if you need more guidance and are a goals-centered exerciser. Presently there aren't specific 'new years' promotions, but offers a free week pass to the facility to check it out.

The hours for the gym are Monday - Thursday 5am to 10pm;Friday 5am-9pm and weekends from 7am to 5pm, which may or may not fit into your schedule. However, if you are looking for a club that has a great variety of exercise options, Preferred offers the most in machine-style workouts as well as group and personalized exercise plans.

- You can't beat the hours if you're a member. It's literally a 24-7 fitness facility that allows members access to the gym whenever they have time, by just swiping their card to enter the facility. Various cardio machines are at your disposal to work on your work out. 

Snap Fitness is featuring a $8.95 special, which allows you to join for $8.95, with additional monthly dues thereafter.

However, staff hours are not 24-7, so if you need the assistance of a trainer or manager, you will either need to make an appointment for one or stop in Monday 2-7pm; Tuesday or Wednesday 10am-5:30pm; Thursday 10am-4pm and 4:30-7pm; Friday 8-11am. You can try out Snap Fitness at no cost (which is available throughout the year) for seven days.