If you've resolved to get in shape in 2011, you're not the only one. Gyms are happy to pack the place with new faces, enticing clients with exclusive promotions and limited-time discounts. Some offer incentives to members who refer friends.

If you're not ready to commit, can't afford it or think you might break your resolution, there are plenty of guest passes to take advantage of; 26 days of free exercise, to be exact. For the most frugal (and wise), there's free yoga and Pilates at Sports Basement every week.

The biggest deal out there just happens to be at one of the priciest gyms in Walnut Creek. 

Here's a list of introductory offers, free trials and other fitness promotions available in Walnut Creek in January:

Introductory Offers

The easiest way to get a fitness deal is to become a member. The longer the membership, the better the deal, as with the 2-year membership deal at 24 Hour Fitness for $299. Introductory offers also are affordable and give newbies the chance to experience a membership without a lengthy commitment.

24 Hour Fitness 2033 N. Main St.

• 2-year All-Club Sport membership for $299 at Costco.com (Costco membership not required), offer valid for new members of 24-Hour Fitness only, with access to more than 350 clubs in the United States. http://tinyurl.com/36ahagy

• All-Club Sport membership: $34.99 per month with no initiation fee, through Wednesday.
• All-Club Sport membership: $32.99 per month with $9 initiation fee, Thursday-Jan. 12. www.24hourfitness.com.

Bally Fitness, 2150 North Broadway

• Gym membership: $26.99 per month with no enrollment fee, through Tuesday. www.ballyfitness.com

Bikram Yoga, Walnut Creek 2021 Mount Diablo Blvd.

• New Student Special: Two weeks of unlimited yoga for $30. www.bikramwalnutcreek.com/?page_id=101

Bonnie's Jazzercize, Tice Valley Community Gym, 2055 Tice Valley Blvd.

• First month for $20.11, ends Jan. 31. www.ibonnie.com/promos.php

Walnut Creek Sports & Fitness Club, 1908 Olympic Blvd.

• Join by Jan. 31 and get your first month free; no enrollment fee by mentioning the coupon on Patch.com. www.wcsf.net

YogaWorks, 1131 Locust St., Second Floor

• Intro to Yoga - Yoga Basics Series: Two weeks of unlimited yoga for $30. www.yogaworks.com/new_students/starter_pack.asp

Referral Programs

Existing gym-goers can't benefit from the same promotions as new members, but that doesn't mean no savings. Some businesses reward members who refer friends with special incentives. Not a bad deal, especially if you're also in need of a workout partner.

Walnut Creek Sports & Fitness Club, 1908 Olympic Blvd.

• Current and new members who refer a friend to join will receive a $100 credit. www.wcsf.net

24 Hour Fitness, 2033 N. Main St.

• Members who refer a friend to join will receive a $20 Mystore Coupon or a free 50-minute training session.  www.24hourfitness.com/referrals/terms.html

Free Trials

We all know that resolutions aren't easy to keep, especially those involving exercise. Try before you buy with free trials at practically every fitness center in Walnut Creek. The upside? Up to 26 free days of workouts. The downside? Pressure from salespeople to get you to join. You've got to pay the price somehow.

FREE CLASS:

Bar Method, 1946A Mt. Diablo Blvd.

• Introductory class http://sendafriend.barmethod.com/share.php?location=Walnut+Creek

LA Boxing, 1501 N Broadway, #150

• Free LA Boxing Workout class, $20 value http://laboxing.com/walnutcreek/connect/free-class

Sports Basement, 1881 Ygnacio Valley Road

• Free Yoga, every Sunday, 11 a.m.–noon
• Free Pilates, every Saturday, 9–10 a.m. http://community.sportsbasement.com/free-classes

YogaWorks, 1131 Locust St., Second Floor

• Yoga orientation: 90-minute class for beginner yoga students http://www.yogaworks.com/new_students/trial_size.aspx

1-DAY PASS:

ClubSport Valley Vista, 3737 Valley Vista Road

http://www.clubsports.com/valley-vista/complimentary-guest-pass.do?action=setup

Fitness 19, 1853 Ygnacio Valley Road

www.fitness19.com/coupons/fitness19-guestpass.pdf

Renaissance ClubSport, 2805 Jones Road

www.renaissanceclubsport.com/walnut-creek/complimentary-guest-pass.do?action=setup

7-DAY PASS:

Bally Fitness, 2150 North Broadway

www.ballyfitness.com/get-started/guest-pass/free-guest-pass.aspx

Forma Gym, 1410 North California Blvd.

www.formagym.com/node/add/7-days-free

Snap Fitness, 1533A Palos Verdes Mall

www.snapfitness.com/walnutcreekca/memberships#TabbedBottom_3

Walnut Creek Sports & Fitness Club, 1908 Olympic Blvd.

www.wcsf.net/club/scripts/contact/contact_info.asp?NS=PF&FCODE=FREEPASS

14-DAY PASS:

24 Hour Fitness, 2033 N. Main St.

www.24hourfitness.com/PromoOfferHome.do?promoCode=AFFIL14DAY



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