Guide to Spring Training in Olympia

Bikini season is around the corner and New Year resolutions still loom over us. It's time to get into shape! Wherever your skill level or interest lies, you are sure to find an exercise option to your liking in Olympia, WA. Most programs offer beginner and advanced options.

If you are looking for a specific sport, look no further. Olympia has programs for yoga, pilates, martial arts, aerobics, rock-climbing, cycling, and more. From dance classes to Saturday outdoor excursions, the Parks, Arts, and Recreation Department is a wonderful place to find budget fitness options for adults, kids, and teens. You will find sports leagues including volleyball and basketball through the city.

With the cold, wind, and frequent rain in Olympia the indoors become an attractive option for training until better weather arrives in late spring. Because of this gyms are a good option, where you can combine a class with a couple nights of weightlifting or an occasional swim. For a down to earth, budget option there is the 5th Avenue Fitness and Aerobic Center at around $25 per month. A couple aerobic classes, or cardio machines and weights, will keep you occupied at their convenient downtown location.

Also downtown is the YMCA with a larger range of classes, a swimming pool, activities specifically for seniors and kids, and more. The price is still reasonable, with different options for different circumstances. For two adults in a household the cost is $75 per month, and unlike many other gym memberships you can cancel with a 30-day notice instead of committing to an annual contract.

If you are starting from zero, one of the best fitness programs in Olympia is the 12-Week Personal Fitness Program through the YMCA. While committing to exercising at least three times per week, you also receive private sessions with a fitness consultant to help you progress and stay on track with your goals. The YMCA has a second location is southern Olympia where you will find additional classes, including indoor cycling, and a rock-climbing wall.