ROANOKE TIMES 
                      Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times

DATE: Sunday, August 11, 1996                TAG: 9608090144
SECTION: DISCOVER ROANOKE VALLEY  PAGE: 90   EDITION: METRO 


WORKOUT SPOTS ABOUND FOR VALLEY'S HEALTH-CONSCIOUS

Following is a list of heath clubs in the area:

Cory Everson's Aerobics & Fitness For Women: 4108 Electric Road, 776-6201. Open 5:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 5:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday., 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. National certified aerobic program, weight-management counseling, cardiovascular area, resistance equipment, indoor walking track, yoga, free weights and free one-on-one personal training. Fees are $39 a month plus a $39 initiation fee for the basic membership. Package deals are available.

CustomFit: 1220 Maple Ave., 982-8751. Open 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Cardiovascular equipment (bikes, steppers, treadmills), Kaiser pneumatic equipment, free weights, certified personal training and training assessments. Massage and one-on-one training are available for an additional fee. Fees are $75 per month for full access and $45 per month for limited access. Plus a $100 assessment fee when joining. A four-month package with full access is available for $349, including the assessment fee.

Downtown Sports Club: 16 W. Church Ave., 345-4653. Open 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, and 1-4 p.m., Sunday. Nautilus, free weights, stair climbers, stationary bikes, running track, aerobics, steamroom and sauna. Tanning, karate, chiropractic and nail services available for additional charges. One-year and six-month contracts, corporate discounts available. Call for information about prices.

Holiday Health Spa: 4221 Melrose Ave., 362-3724. Open 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday. Cardiovascular equipment, outdoor track, cardiovascular program, one-on-one training, Nautilus, Universal, Paramount and free weights. Basic fees are $32 per month and a $75 initiation fee. Family, student, group and corporate discounts available.

LancerLot Sports Complex: 1111 Vinyard Road, Vinton, 981-0205. Open 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Nautilus and Universal equipment, free weights, various aerobic programs, six racquetball courts, two indoor tracks, indoor/outdoor pool, tennis court, basketball court and volleyball court. Basic fees are $40 per month plus a $62.50 initiation fee. Family, corporate and other special discount packages are available.

New Fitness (coed): 5002 Airport Road, 366-6060. Open 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday., 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 1-5 p.m., Sunday. Nautilus and Paramount equipment, step and slide classes, aerobics, free weights, circuit training, Stairmasters, treadmills, cycles, rowers, indoor track, steam room, full locker area, sauna and indoor pool. Tanning available for a small fee. Fees are approximately $32 a month.

New Fitness (for women): 3953 Brambleton Ave. 989-9090. Open 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Offers similar services to the coed location. Call for information about fees.

Roanoke Athletic Club: 4508 Starkey Road, 989-5758. Open 5:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Aerobics, indoor track, Stairmasters, life steps, treadmills, rowers, cycles, crossrobics machines, Nautilus, Body Master, Universal, free weights, outdoor pool, hot tub, indoor pool at North Cross, whirlpools, steamrooms, gymnasium, raquetball, massage therapy, Cycle Plus, yogarobics, youth exercise room, certified personal training and studio cycling. Call for information about fees.

Salem Fitness Center: West Salem Plaza Salem, 389-1622. Open 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 1-6 p.m., Sunday. Polaris equipment, free weights, aerobics, steppers, treadmills, cycles, pool, Jaccuzzi, steam room, sauna, fitness trainers, water aerobics and step aerobics. Fees are $35 a month with a $75 initiation fee. Student and senior discounts available.

The Training Edge Ltd: 4504 Starkey Road, 774-0040. Open 6:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday. One-on-one personal fitness training, free weights, cardiovascular equipment, resistance equipment, and spinning training. Free consultation. Call for information about fees.

World Gym Inc: 4323-A Williamson Road, 366-0438. Open 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m.-noon Sunday. Free weights, Reflex and Strength equipment. Fees are $25 a month and there is no initiation fee.

YMCA of Roanoke Valley: 425 Church Ave., 342-9622. Open 5:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 1-6 p.m., Sunday. Free weights, racquetball, indoor pool, indoor track, two gymnasiums, Nautilus, step classes, yoga, water aerobics, cardiovascular machines, and aerobics. Massage, sauna, steam room, and Jaccuzzi are available for an additional charge. Fees are $32 a month with a $75 initiation fee. Discounts are available.


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