Lynden Tribune | Wednesday, January 28, 2015 | Ferndale Record
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Healthy Living
Finding fitness in north Whatcom County A variety of options await fitness seekers By Tim Newcomb tim@lyndentribune.com
WHATCOM — With a mix of emphases, about a dozen north Whatcom County fitness centers offer plenty to choose from. Newly opened gyms, newly updated gyms and long-standing stalwarts all offer fitness, strength and extras for those looking to stay healthy in north Whatcom County. Here’s a rundown of what’s available: HFit 115 E. Homestead Blvd., Lynden Located adjacent to the Homestead golf course, HFit is a 24/7 fitness center complete with a variety of equipment, classes and a swimming pool. HFit has a cardio equipment room — iPod-compatible equipment included — a free-weight room, space for a variety of fitness classes and a year-round indoor/outdoor pool. YMCA 100 Drayton St., Lynden 5610 Barrett Rd., Ferndale Areas of weights and equipment, racquetball courts and a gymnasium meet the extra wish lists for members of the two north county YMCA locations. The Lynden location also has a swimming pool. Membership to the YMCA is good at any location, from Bellingham to across the country.
Lynden’s E2 Fitness Center, with two floors for working out, is a recent addition to the local fitness scene. (Tim Newcomb/Lynden Tribune)
E2 Fitness Center 110 Third St., Lynden One of the newer additions to the Lynden fitness scene, E2 offers a two-story fitness center that features equipment and weights aplenty, along with space for a variety of classes. The mission of the group is to have a God-centered encouraging atmosphere for members to enjoy “movement,” no matter where they are on their fitness plans. Flex Gym 1842 Front St., #D, Lynden Open 24/7 for members via a secure entrance, Flex Gym puts a focus on being a “true gym,” full of free weights and other non-machine tools for strength and conditioning. Flex Gym wants the gym to be a lifestyle, not a hobby, and encourages a strong work ethic in the weight-heavy environment. Anytime Fitness 6918 Hannegan Rd., Lynden 5905 Portal Way, Ferndale Now with an outlet opening in Ferndale, this 24-hour gym has two locations in north Whatcom County. The secure-access See Fitness on C7