Where to get started on those New Year’s resolutions

The new year is almost here! That means you might have some resolutions you’d like to set. Maybe in years past, you set some goals that just weren’t achievable, but this year will be different. For 2023, think about how you can stick with your fitness goals and feel great about your decisions. The best way to keep going with your ambition is to make an actionable plan, such as setting smaller goals to help you achieve your resolution, whether it’s just getting more active or setting new personal records.

Our team at Bill Volz Westchester here in Cortlandt, New York, wants to help you fulfill your health goals this year, so we compiled a list of where to get started on those New Year’s resolutions.

Every Body by Jacob

Get started on your fitness goals with Every Body by Jacob, a 10-minute drive from Cortlandt, New York, to Peekskill. You can choose in-person or virtual classes with this trainer at his in-home gym. Jacob the trainer is a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) certified personal trainer specializing in core stability, yoga, and boxing.

There are three packages for training:

• Option one: $60 per hour, which lets you try the sessions without committing to an entire plan. This option is a one-month workout plan.
• Option two: $150 for three months, which includes training every other day to achieve your goals and give your body time to rest and recover. This plan comes with a customized workout plan.
• Option three: $50 for online training sessions. After your second session, there’s a one-month program available to create custom workouts for your goals.

You can schedule your sessions with Every Body by Jacob using the site.

• Hours: Varies depending on when you schedule your consultations and classes.
• Address: 629 Washington St., Peekskill.

Pilates On Hudson

Pilates is a great way to get started on your health and fitness resolutions. Pilates On Hudson is where you can take some classes to begin your Pilates journey. The owner, Marilyn Miller, is a former dancer who learned about Pilates as part of her dancer rehabilitation.

At this Pilates studio, there are several classes you can take, which include:

• Pilates for general conditioning.
• Pilates for pregnancy and postpartum.
• Pilates for rehab.
• Pilates for dancers.

Prices can range from $65 to $165. Private or extensive, in-depth classes may range from $300 to $600. Use the studio’s site to book your appointments. Any age is welcome here, and you can schedule a consultation before scheduling your first class.

• Hours:
  • Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Closed on Sunday.
• Address: 8 John Walsh Blvd., Suite 428, Peekskill.

Yoga Heights

Head to Yoga Heights to work on your yoga goals. This studio is in Yorktown Heights, about a 20-minute drive from Cortlandt. Here, you can choose your comfort level, including selecting a group, semi-private, or private class. There are also virtual classes available. While you’re at your yoga class, you can enroll your children in a kid’s yoga class.

The prices and packages for classes at this yoga class include:

• $15 for a drop-in Zoom class.
• $20 for a drop-in studio class.
• $70 for a five-pack of virtual sessions.
• $95 for a five-pack of studio sessions.
• $145 for monthly memberships.
• $180 for a 10-pack of studio classes.

You can use the studio’s site to book your classes.

• Hours: Hours may vary by class schedules, but the studio’s general hours are:
  • Monday from 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 p.m.
  • Tuesday from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Wednesday from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Thursday from 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
  • Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Sunday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Address: 1925 Commerce St., Yorktown Heights.

Fused Fitness

Fused Fitness offers various classes and coaching sessions. Everything from nutrition and lifestyle coaching to group fitness classes and small group personal training is available here. Prices vary by the classes, trainers, and the frequency at which you visit the establishment.

You can book a free group class to try it out before starting a program. This allows you to get an introduction to the center, trainers, and exercises. Fused Fitness focuses on helping individuals gain more energy and learn how to implement sustainable lifestyle choices over the long term.

Hours vary by the days and classes:

• Monday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Tuesday from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.
• Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Thursday from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.
• Friday is by appointment only.
• Saturday from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.
• Closed on Sunday.

Address: 930 S. St., Suite A, Peekskill.

Yorktown LEVEL Fitness Clubs

The LEVEL Fitness Clubs in Yorktown offers several classes you can take based on your interests. You can take specialty group classes in stationary cycling, circuit training, and HIIT cycling. There are also personal training sessions you can book. Use the fitness club’s site to book your classes, and prices can vary.

To join the memberships, you must be at least 18 years old, and if you’re a minor between the ages of 14 and 17, a guardian must sign you up under their name with proof of your birth date. Guardians must also be present with you while at the gym.

The memberships are no-term commitments, and the prices include:

• Level one: $19.99 per month plus a $90 enrollment fee.
• Level two: $29.99 per month plus a $19 enrollment fee.
• Level three: $39.99 per month with a zero-dollar enrollment fee.

Each level has features like personal training, unlimited access to the home gym, and access to the locker room and sauna.

• Hours:
  • Monday through Thursday from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Friday from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Address: 3333 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights.

So, there you have it. Some of our team’s recommendations on where you can get started on those New Year’s resolutions. What do you think of our list? Contact us, and tell us about it.

Treat yourself to New Year’s gift and get a new car or pre-loved vehicle to get you to and from your fitness centers this upcoming year. Visit our dealership in Cortlandt, New York, to speak with our sales experts about your needs and wants in your new vehicle. Additionally, ask our team about how you can create a customized Wrangler or truck to suit your personal preferences.

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