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Health & Fitness

Workout for Free at Memorial Park Fitness Room This Weekend!

Kick start 2012 by trying out fitness equipment and group classes for free at the Memorial Park Fitness Room.

If you’ve been putting off your New Year’s resolution to get in shape, you have no excuse this weekend.

The Fitness Room is free until Monday, Jan. 30 for everyone ages 16 and older. Come try out the fitness equipment and classes as a part of the city's Active Santa Monica Week. 

In addition to drop-in use, the following free classes will be offered during active week: Group Fitness, Yoga Sculpt, and Abs! Workout. Check Active Santa Monica’s facebook page for details: acebook.com/ActiveSM

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Equipment at the Memorial Park Fitness Room includes LifeFitness strength training machines, free weights and cardio machines. Unlike most gyms, no membership is required to use the Memorial Park Fitness Room. Just sign a waiver and go (guests under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign the waiver).

Entry is normally $3 per visit for residents, and $4 per visit for non-residents. Four-week passes are also available—just $24 for residents and $32 for non-residents. 

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The fitness room at 1401 Olympic Blvd. is open noon to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, and noon to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The parking lot is accessible via 14th Street.

Active Santa Monica is a new citywide initiative to enhance the well-being of our community through fitness, recreation and healthy lifestyles. For more on Active Santa Monica, visit facebook.com/ActiveSM

For questions about the Fitness Room at Memorial Park, call (310) 458-2201 ext. 2020.

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