A new year signals new resolutions, and at the top of most people’s lists include some variation of better fitness and health routines.
The on-campus recreation center can be crowded during the spring semester, and some students find it overwhelming to work out there. Luckily, there are some off-campus locations in Auburn that offer the same, if not better options for fitness.
The Yoga Room is a brand-new location opening Jan. 18.
“We are conveniently located on East University Drive, but not where the congestion is,” said Auburn alumna and The Yoga Room owner Elizabeth Shannon. “There is plenty of free parking, and we have a very spacious studio where yoga is all that’s going on there. It is just yoga mats and bodies.”
This new yoga spot offers a special discount for students. The regular monthly unlimited rate for a membership at The Yoga Room is $90, while the rate for students is $75. The Yoga Room will also be offering a new member special, which offers 30 days of unlimited yoga for $30.
Shannon said she has always been passionate about health and fitness.
“I’m passionate about people being healthy, and yoga is the most accessible and most well-rounded workout,” Shannon said. “It’s everything all in one.”
The Yoga Room offers vinyasa yoga and yin yoga classes for all levels, as well as a beginner class for people who have never tried yoga before.
A membership at The Yoga Room also includes a complimentary car sticker, tank top, reusable stainless steel water bottle and free mat rentals.
“The purpose of The Yoga Room is to do some really great yoga and for it to be really fun,” Shannon said.
Tiger Iron Gym for Women is located on Glenn Avenue behind the Auburn Chamber of Commerce.
A membership to Tiger Iron Gym is $25 dollars per month. This membership includes 24/7 access to the gym, access to Tiger Iron’s coed gym located on South College Street and classes.
There are also family memberships available.
Tiger Iron Gym for Women offers classes of all types, from barre class to Insanity.
“I have had an off-campus gym membership since I was a sophomore,” said Hunter Harrison, senior in marketing. “I really love being able to go on my own time and not have to wait for someone to get off of one of the machines. The rec center gets so crowded during the spring semester. Joining an off-campus location was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.
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