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New years come with new resolutions and some people are ready to go with getting a jump start on the first day of 2019.
Getting more exercise is one of the most popular New Year resolutions along with eating healthier, according to data from Statista. It should come as no surprise that gyms get more crowded during the month of January with new members flooding in the door to start, and hopefully keep, their resolutions.
But getting to the gym on January 1 is sometimes difficult, not for a lack of motivation but because some gyms have limited hours on the holiday while others are closed all together. New Year's Day is a federal holiday so federal offices are closed, there's no mail delivery and many other businesses and offices are closed as well.
The best way to check whether your local gym is closed is to call and ask about the New Year's Day hours but some have them available online already. Gym goers should also keep in mind that the times may vary from location to location as well.
Planet Fitness - Hours at Planet Fitness locations, even the 24 hour locations, may be slightly shortened due to the holiday. Members should check with their specific club for holiday hours.
LA Fitness - Users should check their specific club hours online or in the LA Fitness app, but many clubs will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time on New Year's Day. The Kids Klub in the gyms might be closed though so users should check those hours as well. Members can find their location and check the hours under "Special Club Hours" on the LA Fitness site here.
Crunch Fitness - The hours of Crunch gyms vary by location on New Year's Day so before heading over to get a workout in, members should call their local gym a spokesperson from Crunch told Newsweek.
Equinox - Hours at Equinox gyms will vary on New Year's Day but members can check the hours online or in the Equinox app, a spokesperson from Equinox told Newsweek.
24 Hour Fitness - The hours for 24 Hour Fitness clubs are slightly shortened from the normal 24 hours that they're open. "During the holidays, most 24 Hour Fitness clubs offer fewer hours so that our team members can celebrate with their families," according to the 24 Hour Fitness website. Most of the clubs will open at 6 a.m. on New Year's Day, according to the site. There are a few locations with varied hours, a list of those hours are available here.
Getting in shape is one of the most common New Year's resolutions made by people determined to turn their health around every year. If you are one of them, make a start on your goal at one of the gyms open on New Year's Day, leaving you no excuse to procrastinate. Here we look at some of the major gym venues where you can hit the ground running on January 1.
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Most branches of Planet Fitness are open on New Year's Day but the hours will vary by location. Some are operating on a normal schedule, even open 24 hours, while others are closing early. Check your local branch at the Planet Fitness website to confirm exact timings.
Equinox
The international gym chain will be open on New Year's Day but will be operating on reduced hours from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at most branches. Check your local venue directly for exact timings at the Equinox website.
Crunch Fitness
The popular gym is open on New Year's Day, with several classes available for booking at its website. But the venue may be running on modified hours, depending on the location. Gym goers are advised to contact their local branch to confirm opening and closing times for January 1.
LA Fitness
The gym group will be reduced hours on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, according to a post on the official LA Fitness Twitter account.
Members can hit the gym from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (local time) on December 31 and January 1. The "Kids Klub" facility will be closed on both days. Normal gym hours will resume on January 2.
24 Hour Fitness
The fitness club will be closing early on December 31, shutting its doors at 6 p.m. (local time). But the gym will reopen on New Year's Day from 6 a.m. (local time), according to the 24 Hour Fitness website.
Some branches may have different hours on these dates, including clubs in New York, New Jersey, California and Colorado. Gym members are advised to contact the branch directly to confirm holiday hours. See a full list of clubs that may have different hours here.
Gold's Gym
The global fitness group is open on New Year's Day, but hours will vary depending on the location. Some may be open 24 hours and operating on normal hours, while others may be on slightly reduced hours. Check your local branch of the Gold's Gym at the company's website to confirm exact hours for January 1.