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Get Buff Gyms and Fitness Clubs By John Yewell SUMMER'S OVER, so a lot of folks are thinking they can put off getting in shape until spring. That's great exercise for the procrastination muscle, but the rest of the body is getting nowhere. Yeah, yeah, I can hear the moans now--you've heard the spiel before. Fine. Wanna be a slob the rest of your life? Be my guest. But where I work out, 94-year-old Peter is a regular, and he's not the only grandparent in the place. So what was that excuse again? You forgot? I thought so. The good news is that there are plenty of great clubs and private trainers to choose from. And if guilt doesn't work, the satisfaction of looking your best and feeling great will keep you coming back. Do it for your loved ones. They'd like to keep you around as long as possible. (Metro Santa Cruz News Editor John Yewell is in exceptionally great shape for his age.) Body Zone Health & Fitness Club 1810 Main St., Watsonville, 728.1280 Cabrillo Athletic & Fitness Club 6200 Soquel Dr., Aptos, 475.5979 Gold's Gym 620 Water, Santa Cruz, 425.4653 Pacific Edge 104 Bronson St., Santa Cruz, 454.9254 Primarily indoor rock climbing, but some training facilities. Pleasure Point Athletic & Wellness Center 747 41st Ave., Live Oak, 477.1167 Santa Cruz Academy of Fitness & Martial Sciences 531 Seabright, Santa Cruz, 426.4672 Spa Fitness Centers 1100 41st Ave., Capitola, 476.7373 1200 41st Ave., Capitola, 462.2004 816 Bay Ave., Capitola, 475.6316 25 Penny Lane, Watsonville, 722.3895 Toadal Fitness 113 Lincoln, Santa Cruz, 423.3764 1212 17th Ave., Live Oak, 464.3764 24-Hour Fitness 1261 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, 454.0333 World Gym 120 Du Bois, Santa Cruz, 423.5617 105 Whispering Pines, Scotts Valley, 439.9400 Seascape Sports Club 1505 Seascape Blvd., 688.1993 Fitness Prescription 9063 Soquel Dr., Aptos. 661.0715 All training is supervised by proprietor Janell Nash, named the county's "best personal trainer" in one fitness magazine. [ Santa Cruz | MetroActive Central | Archives ]