Charlotte, N.C. —  Keep your New Year’s resolutions, improve your health and get in shape!  Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation has a special offer at its fitness centers during January. Join by January 31, 2009 and receive a 12 months membership for the cost of nine months. Get three months for FREE!

Come and visit fitness centers at the following locations:

• Bette Rae Thomas Fitness Center , 2921 Tuckaseegee Road, 704- 432-3084
   
• First Ward Fitness Center, 610 E. 7th Street, 704-336-3375
   
• Mallard Creek Fitness Center, 2530 Johnston Oehler Road, 704-548-8234
   
• RAY's Splash Planet, 215 N. Sycamore Street, 704 -432-4RAY
   
• Southview Fitness Center, 1720 Vilma Street, 704-392-7452
   
• Tuckaseegee Fitness Center, 4820 Tuckaseegee Road, 704-399-4492
   
• West Charlotte Fitness Center, 2401 Kendall Drive, 704 -393-1560
   
• Aquatic Center (MCAC),  800 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 704-336-DIVE (**NOTE**:  Because membership at this center includes aquatics, it offers one month free on an annual membership).

These centers offer cardiovascular workouts, exercise machines, and free weight equipment—at lower rates than commercial fitness facilities.  Rates set at each center depending on equipment and facilities. Our fitness staff can help you get started and keep you motivated. Regular exercise can help improve mood, decrease stress levels and promote better sleep. 

For more information about the centers, membership rates, and the January promotion, check our  Fitness Center section or call 311.