2017 “The year of me”

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Katlynn Alanza, Staff reporter

2017 has been labeled “the year of me”. The year of me is about transforming yourself into the person that you want to be. Many people have the goal of a great body or losing weight which helps explain the popping up of all the gyms in the area.

Planet fitness, a chain gym has gyms located in Hammond,Schererville, and Crown Point. Planet fitness has different types of memberships that allow you to use some of their spa features as well. The basic membership runs at $10/month

Omni has locations in Chesterton and Schererville. Omani is ran and operated by The Franciscan Alliance Physical therapy, personal trainers, and an arrange of classes. A membership at Omni can run anywhere from $25-$100 depending on if you are there with a doctor’s note, student discount, senior discount, or a work discount.

Each gym has their perks and disadvantages in price and amount of people working out there. At Omni you will have a higher price and less people, but at planet fitness you will have a lower price and more people.

The health trend is getting more and more popular. More people are working out, eating organic, and taking real pride in themselves. Motivation is the key to 2017 “the year of me” and the gyms are noticing this. You should expect to see more gyms opening up and more personal training businesses in the years to come.