Gym guide 2009

Get fit for less»
The economy is sagging, but your butt doesn’t have to. Here’s where to find deals, discounts and affordable workouts.

Tight times»
How is the recession affecting gym memberships?

What your personal trainer is really thinking»
We get NYC trainers to spill their innermost thoughts.

Eschewing the fat»
Forget the big, chubby overall situation for a sec. Instead, focus on the parts you dislike most and work the hell out of them with these spot-specific fixes.

Video: Learn the moves»
Muffin top? Scrawny chest? A workout guru demonstrates exercises that'll get rid of your problem spots.

More ways to get fit »
Get pumped with former boxing champ Michael Olajide Jr., go behind the front desk of 24-hour gyms and find the best fitness videos.

Win a workout package!»
Courtesy of YogaWorks, win a Pilates package of four private sessions, two weeks of unlimited mat classes and a private consultation. One runner-up scores a three-month membership. To win, tell us why you need it—in rhyme. Amateur rap videos are encouraged.