Waukee YMCA officials expect about 1,500 new members in January.
Across metro locations, around 5,000 people will sign up.
People can stay on track with their goals through health programs and classes.
“We’ve been talking about this for a while, so we decided today was as good a day as any to start the year off fresh, try to get healthy and fit,” said Kirsten Britt, of Grimes.
One couple easing their way into fitness told KCCI they plan to start with 90 days of cardio. Friday, they started with 30 minutes of the treadmill.
