Everyone recognizes the signs: computer- gucken induced nagging shoulder pain, winded after a spell going up a stairwell, love handles looking more like love waves, body tossing in the night and hey, where is my fanny going?

It only seems fair that the New Year’s resolutions should start a little early. Aldi starts selling Weinnachts-Süssigkeiten (Christmas candy) in September. In my case, I got more at stake than just a resolution to conquer; I’ve got to get my knee muscles back in order or risk another ligament tear. And I want to end my vacation in La Palma injury free.

Even with this added stress, I admittedly find it particularly difficult to stay motivated and active during the winter months. In a non-consequence world, all I want to do is go skiing without the pre-training.

I’ve been a member of fitness studios in the past and the story is the same. I lose interest after three months and my one year contract in reality costs more than an arm and a leg. I break the commitment because I’m an outdoors girl. It also bothers me when I get training tips from beef-cakes who have no business giving advice, especially unsolicited.

Maybe my experience will be different in Germany? It has to be. Therefore the search is on. Jetzt geht’s los! (Honestly, I been watching too much Vox TV.)

This past month I’ve dedicated some time to check out the variety of fitness clubs in Munich. I have been wildly surprised at the differences in price compared to those in Florida and even between the gyms in the area. Here’s what I’ve found:

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