PHOTO COURTESY OF DANIEL ADAME A group of F3 men pose for a picture after a morning workout.
NEW YEAR New You!
BY SHANON ADAME
With the New Year right around the corner, folks may be thinking about resolutions for 2026. In the United States, the top resolution is to save money, but second and third place go to eating healthier and exercising more.
If you want to get more fit-minded in the new year, Blount County has no shortage of locally owned gyms that are ready to help whip you into shape and get you living your best fit life.
Here are just a few locally-owned gyms and communities to choose from:
CrossFit Pistol Creek
Described as a workout that“ combines functional movements, strength training, and cardio in dynamic, highintensity group sessions,” CrossFit might be the perfect workout for folks looking for high-intensity workouts paired with a fun community.
CrossFit Pistol Creek, 801 E. Broadway Ave., Maryville, offers 10 different class times Monday through Thursday, nine on Friday, and two classes on Saturday, making fitness easy to fit into even the busiest of schedules.
With open gym times, personal training, and CrossFit Kids, there is something for everyone, regardless of fitness level or personal goals.
https:// www. crossfitpistolcreek. com /( 865) 268-3918
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Get Fit Maryville
With a focus on proper form and mechanics, Get Fit Maryville, 911 E. Broadway Ave, Maryville, describes itself as“ a nurturing hub for individuals seeking personalized coaching and training.”
Get Fit doesn’ t stop at fitness either; they also offer guidance on nutrition and recovery. Mixing up strength training and cardio, workouts are published in advance, and the gym focuses on community-based fitness.
https:// getfitmaryville. com / 865-978-6422
Olympia
Olympia Athletic Club, 398 Olympia Drive, Maryville, has been a staple in Blount County for 45 years. The longstanding gym offers exercise equipment, a swimming pool, a half-court basketball court, group fitness classes, saunas, and specialized training.
Right off the Maryville-Alcoa Greenway trail, gym goers can exercise while taking in the beautiful views of downtown Maryville.
The gym also hosts an on-site physical therapy clinic called Therapy Plus.
https:// olympiaathleticclub. com / 865-984-8300