Gyms are offering spring sales to help you reach your fitness goals

Spring is fast approaching and if you want to get your body ready for the beach, never fear, several local gyms, yoga classes, boot camps and trainers in the Jackson area have tips and workout programs to help you reach your goals whether you are looking to burn fat or bulk up.

Pia Neejar, a gym expert and fitness trainer at Crunch Fitness in Ridgeland, said losing body fat starts with a healthy diet or a calorie deficit.

"Eating more veggies and protein to maintain muscle mass is where to start," Neejar said. "While on the caloric deficit, you want to avoid fried and junk food. Drinking more water should be the primary source of hydration while avoiding sugary drinks."

Neejar said avoiding heavily processed foods such as milk, cheese and sweets also is a great way to see results much quicker.

Walking is a great way to start, she said.

"We typically recommend walking for beginners at Crunch Fitness or around the neighborhood," Neejar said. "However, for those a bit further along, we recommend jogging, running, jumping rope or any other cardio activity that increases your heart rate with intensity."

Below we have highlighted some gyms, boot camps and yoga classes offered in the Jackson metro area and an option in Hattiesburg that could help you reach your goals.

Crunch Fitness in Ridgeland offers a $1 trial enrollment. After the trial period it is $10 a month.

Membership includes

Planet Fitness is currently offering access to equipment for $1 down and $10 monthly for a basic membership. The sale price will continue throughout the end of summer, management said.

Basic membership includes

Maha Magnolia Yoga in Jackson offers different yoga classes that cater to different needs and specific goals, according to Maha Magnolia's website:

Split Rebel in Jackson is a Black-owned yoga studio specializing in Vinyasa flow yoga. In addition they offer classes in split rebel basics, happy hips, split rebel Pilates, rest and store, private couples sessions and extensive and XL group sessions, according to their website:

Grit training in Flowood serves athletes and fitness enthusiasts from youth to adults, beginners and elite, according to its website.

Grit offers fitness classes, outdoor field training, personal training, recovery services, and a baseball and softball area combined for high-end intense boot-camp training and hand-eye coordination.

A basic individual membership cost of $75, and according to their website, include

F5 Flowood Futsal & Functional Fitness Facility in Flowood is a high-end training facility for sports athletes in soccer, basketball, football, baseball and wellness. The primary training consists of footwork exercises, speed and agility and skill ball techniques.

F5 also offers adult training session boot camps for members at $4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. on Saturday. If you join before Sept. 1, the first training session is free.

An individual membership is $85 per month and, according to their website, includes

Call for pricing on other tiers of membership.

Pine Belt Pacers in Hattiesburg runs a 12-week training program titled Couch to 5K Training Program just in time to help you prepare your summer body for outdoor activities.

"The training program will consist of Monday sessions at Thames Elementary school Track, including working out, stretching, nutritional information, tips for buying shoes and more," according to a Pine Belt Pacers Facebook post.

The competition will last from March 20 until June 10. The cost for participation is $20.

Participants will independently run and walk two days a week and cross-train 2 to 3 days a week.

The person who attends the most Monday workouts wins the jackpot of the participation fees. For example, if 30 people participate in the program and you have the most Mondays, you win the jackpot of $600. The jackpot will be split in case of a tie.

For additional information, contact Becky Ryder at [email protected] or text/call 601-434-2619; Also, contact Audrey Jackson at [email protected] or text/call at 601-297-1729