It's the new year and you're probably searching for new ways to take better care of yourself. You have two choices: Stop eating all of your favorite snack foods or join a gym.
Sure, there may be other options, but for those of you considering joining a gym, Patch has created a guide to Perry Hall's most popular places to workout. It includes hours, prices, commitment levels, amenities and a few other things you might want to know. Which gym would you choose? Tell us in the comments.
| Gym | Brick Bodies |
| Address | 9634 Belair Rd. |
| Phone | 410-529-2348 |
| Hours |
Monday-Thursday: 4:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday: 4:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday-Sunday: 7 a.m.-7 p.m. |
| Cost |
$18.99-$24.99 (biweekly) $493.74-$649.74 (yearly) |
| Commitment | Standard package covers full year, but a minimum of three months is required. |
| Membership | +4,500 |
| Amenities | Exercise Equipment, Cardio Equipment, Pin-Loaded Weight Training Equipment, Free Weights, Cable Equipment, 30-Minute Circuit, Lockers, Saunas, Massage, Cardio-Theater Entertainment System Equipment, Women's-Only Weight Room, Pilates Studio, Cycling Studio, Access to Local Pools |
| You Should Know... | This is Perry Hall's largest gym and it is part of a locally-owned company. It offers several free classes and childcare options. |
| Gym | |
| Address | 4375 Ebenezer Rd. |
| Phone | 410-529-1999 |
| Hours |
Monday-Friday: 5:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday: 7 a.m.-7 p.m. |
| Cost |
$38-$49 (monthly) $456-$588 (yearly) |
| Commitment | Standard package is month to month, but patrons can pay for longer periods in advance. |
| Membership | +1,000 |
| Amenities |
Cardio Equipment (with personal TV monitors), Cybex Strength Equipment, Plate-Loaded and Free Weights, Fitlinxx® System, Aerobics Studio, Cycling Studio, Multipurpose Program Room, Community Meeting Space, Child Watch, Men's/Women's Locker Rooms |
| You Should Know... | The Y of Central Maryland is a charitable organization that works to promote health and wellness in the community. It offers several free classes as well as childcare and after-school options. |
| Gym | |
| Address | 9634 Belair Rd. |
| Phone | 410-529-2348 |
| Hours | Everyday: 5 a.m.-10 p.m. |
| Cost |
$15-$34 (monthly) $180-$408 (yearly) |
| Commitment | Standard package covers full year, but a minimum of three months is required. |
| Membership |
Management declined to say. |
| Amenities | Hydraulic Cardio, Strength Training, Circuit Training Equipment, Free Classes, Weight Management Programs |
| You Should Know... | This location is an independently owned and operated franchise. One of Perry Hall's smallest gyms, it is only open to women. It specializes in 30-minute workouts that burn 500 calories at a time. |
Wendy
12:00 pm on Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Nice review but where are you getting the prices from? I thought the Y was 49 for single and more for a family membership....not sure you can get anything for $38. I loved the Y but cancelled my membership because of time constraints and I workout at home now. Brick Bodies is nice, especially the women's gym but I felt more at home at the Y and there is a more friendly atmosphere. I felt a little intimidated at Brick Bodies.
Emily Kimball
12:15 pm on Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Good question, prices vary a lot based on age, time commitment and other special packages. At the Y, for example, because I'm 24-years-old, I can get a monthly membership of $38. Once I turn 25, it goes up to $49. I spoke to a front desk worker and got information from the website.