How to get in shape with out busting at the wallet

Making a commitment to get into shape is a common resolution for many college students; however, some do not have the money to throw away on a gym membership.
The Campus Voice researched and located 5 area fitness centers that would be well worth your monthly fee. We compared total number of facilities available, business hours, childcare, group exercise classes, tanning, student rate discount, required contracts, and any perks offered for joining.
World Gym Fitness Centers
Number of locations: 3
Business hours: 5:00am-10:00pm (Monday-Thursday) 5:00am-9:00pm (Friday) 7:00am-7:00pm (Saturday-Sunday)
Childcare: Yes. 1 year old age requirement
Group Exercise classes: Yes, offer plenty
(Spinning, Yoga, Pilates, Zumba)
Tanning: Yes
Student Rates: Yes. No registration fee, $36 monthly fee
Year Contract: Month to Month, 2 year, 3 year, and a Family Plan
Bonus: 2 stories, 30,000 sq ft


YMCA of Florida's First Coast
Number of locations: 25
(Jacksonville and surrounding areas)
Business hours: Varies by location
Childcare: Yes
Group Exercise classes: Yes but varies by location (Cycling, Zumba, Yoga, Rock Climbing)
Tanning: No
Student Rates: No, but they do offer teen rates
Contract: No. They do ask you give a 30 day notice of cancellation, however
Bonus: Unique Rate Plan based off of your income. No one is turned away, and if you cannot pay they give you a break and help you out.


Athlete's Choice Fitness Center
Number of locations: 1
Business hours: 4:30am-10:30pm (Monday-Thursday), 4:30am-9:00pm(Friday),8:00-5:00pm (Saturday)
Closed Sunday
Childcare: Yes, included in membership
Group Exercise classes: Yes
(Step, Kick Boxing, Yoga, Pilates, Body Pump,
Spinning, and Zumba)
Tanning: Yes
Student Rates: Yes
Contract: $42.10 a month, no enrollment fee,
and no contract
Bonus: Locally owned


Curves
Number of locations: 20
(Jacksonville and surrounding areas)
Business hours: 8:00-7:00pm (Monday-Friday) 8:00-9:30pm (Saturday) Closed Sunday
Childcare: No
Group Exercise classes: Yes
Tanning: Yes
Student Rates: Yes (Varies at each location)
Contract: Yes, offering a 30 day free promotion
Bonus: Personal one-on-one training and nutritional program, women only, online resources and program help


Anytime Fitness
Number of locations: 3
(Jacksonville and surrounding areas)
Business hours: Open 24 hours a day,
7 days a week
Childcare: No
Group Exercise classes: Yes
(Vary by location, included in membership)
Tanning: Yes
Student Rates: Yes $25.00 a month
Contract: Yes, 1-year
Bonus: Personal one-on-one training
and nutritional program