Boston area gyms and health clubs with childcare and babysitting facilities offering New Year membership special deals and promotions

Now, that the new year is upon us, everyone is talking about New Year's resolutions, the top one being getting in shape, and the gyms are riding the wave of influx of new members. January has traditionally been their busiest time of the year.
In the past we have all been guilty of joining a gym, just to financially support it every month without setting a foot there. The times are different today, though. Our priority is to pay for food and shelter first, and the little luxuries, like gym memberships are at the end of the list. However, everyone is well educated today about the many benefits of working out, and if your health is a priority, which it should be, a gym membership is a worthwhile investment. And if you do decide to join, you are likely to be more determined than ever to get your money's worth and show up.
The fitness industry, already hurt by the economic slowdown, is willing to do anything to attract each potential customer. Gyms are offering anything from New Year Resolution specials to extended free guest memberships, to entice you to come in. There have not been better cuts in joining fees in a long time.
And then, if you have kids, there is an added pressure of trying to find free time and figure out babysitting arrangements. Today more and more gyms understand parents' needs and offer free on site childcare facilities, and even kids fitness programs. Before you make your decision, consider what's more important to you, pick a convenient location, stay within your budget, check childcare age requirements (it could start from 6 weeks to 3 months), and use this guide to sort out the amenities and programs you need. It's also a good idea to do a search online for reviews of potential gyms, to get the inside scoop.

Boston Sports Clubs

24 locations in greater Boston
- Pool, sauna, basketball (check by location)
- Cycling, yoga, boxing, pilates
- Xpressline: 22 minute total body trainer supervised workout
- Kids Programs: fun, recreational athletic programs, progressive development programs, birthday parties, special events, sports leagues
- Babysitting from 3 months to 10 years old, available to members and non-members
$0 to join online until 1/30/09
Monthly rates range from $59 for primary club only to $96 for all-club access

Boston Athletic Club

653 Summer Street, Boston
(617)269-4300
- Babysitting: $5 an hour for 3 months to 10 years old
- Kids birthday parties, dance classes, gym&swim, tennis, vacation camp
- Large free parking lot
- Sauna, steam rooms, complimentary towel service
- Summer Street Grill onsite
- Salon, physical therapy, massage
- Over 65 group exercise classes
- Yoga, spinning, aqua aerobics, body sculpt, boot camp
Print FREE guest pass online
Try a FREE Zumba class


Healthworks

Backbay, Brookline, Cambridge, Chestnut Hill, Salem, Dochester, Codman Square
Women only club
- Over 100 group exercise classes per week
- Mind/Body studio featuring yoga and pilates classes
- Dedicated spinning studio
- Personal Training Sessions for most new members
- Gravity Group and Private Training
- BURN - Exclusively at Healthworks Fitness Centers!
- RESULTS 12-Week Weight Management Program with online tools
- Sunken tiled whirlpool, Redwood sauna, Eucalyptus steam
- Spa services, including acupuncture, massage, nails and facials
- Member Lounge with Internet access
- Laundry service, pool, parking, cafe and juice bar: at select locations
- Onsite Childcare (ages 6 or 8 weeks to 7 or 8 years, depending on location)
$0 to join for a limited time

Latitude Sports Clubs

Andover, Bredford, Methuen, Salisbury, Peabody
1-888-5-LATITUDE
Best Health Club in the Northshore 2007 & 2008 by NORTHSHORE MAGAZINE
- Playcare: state of the art security camera system, rubberized flooring, security drop off area. Activities - books, arts and crafts, video games, cinema room.
- Racquetball, basketball, walleyball, tennis courts
- Saunas, steam, jacuzzi
- Juice bar, child party room
- Circuit training, pool, aerobics, indoor track, rock climbing
- Kinesis, Spin, Cybex, Techno Gym, Free Motion, HammerStrengh, BodyMasters, Cardio Theater
New Year $0 enrollment promotion
Print FREE 7 day VIP pass online
Membership starting at $54.99 per month

LA Fitness

1450 Broadway, Saugus
(781) 417-5050
- Heated lap-pool
- Basketball and racquetball courts, tennis
- Vibelight and airy design
- Latin Impact Class - aerobics with elements of Salsa, Meranga and Cha Cha Cha
- Aqua Fit Class - water aerobics
(Provides increased circulation, muscular endurance and increased stamina without the impact of land based aerobics)
- Belly Dancing, Pilates, Yoga
- Cycle, Step, Kickbox Cardio
- Kids Klub babysitting: games, study stations, play mazes, reading sessions
Kids 3 Months and older are welcome
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