By Krystal Woodard

Bathing suit season is right around the corner, and for most, that means the shocking realization that sitting around the TV eating snacks and watching the olympics did nothing but bad to your body. It is time to get back in shape to look great in that bikini or speedo. The only problem is, the multitude of olympic snacks put a deficit of exercise funding in your wallet so the personal training you were planning on, is a no-go. Luckily, the Eastside has many ways to get in shape without costing you an arm and a leg, (but hopefully a love-handle and a spare tire).

WORK UP A SWEAT

• Bar Method in Redmond, http://seattle-eastside.barmethod.com/,  New student reduced trial fee
• Zumba in Redmond: http://seattlezumba.com $10 a class

STRIKE A POSE

•  Shakti East Vinyasa Yoga: www.shaktivinyasa.com – 425-646-9642, $11 for each level one intro class (8 classes) pre-registration required, $16 for all level drop ins
• Bikram Yoga Bellevue: www.bikramyogabellevue.com – 425-637-9642, $20 a class, yogacenters.com – 425-746-7476, $58 for one month unlimited to new students
• Yoga Bliss in Mercer Island: www.yogabliss.org – (206) 275-2300, $15 a class

Partner Up 

• The South Bellevue Community Center offers pilates,  cycling, purna yoga, strong and fit and fitcamp classes. Drop in fees are $2.50 for residents and $3 for non-residents
• The Robinson Tennis Center, 2400 151st Pl. SE, offers adult group tennis lessons for $13
• Bellevue  Aquatic Center, 2400 151st Pl. SE, has adult swims for  $5.50 and deep water exercise classes for just $6.50. 

Go Outdoors 

• Crossroads Park: 16000 NE 10th Street, Bellevue
• Crossroads Community Center: 16000 NE 10th St., Bellevue
• South Bellevue Community Center: 14509 Southeast Newport Way, Bellevue
• Marymoor Park Reflexology Path: 6046 W Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast, Redmond
• Bellevue Parks & Community Services: 450 110th Ave. NE,  Bellevue
• Mercer Island Parks: 2040 84th Avenue SE, Mercer Island

For a full list of local parks, visit Bellevue City Parks at www.ci.bellevue.wa.us/parks_intro.htm.

HIT THE TRAIL

• Mercer Slough and Bellefields Nature Parks Trails, 1905-118th Ave. SE, Bellevue, skill level easy, 2.1 miles
• Coal Creek Park Trails, located off Coal  Creek Parkway between 405 and Newcastle, skill level easy to moderate, 6 miles
• Wildside Trail-De Leo Wall, 7500 Lakemont Blvd SE, Bellevue, skill level moderately easy, 4 miles

For more local trails to hike, visit www.trails.com.