Get fit and healthy in 2012 in Lewes

It's coming up to that time of year when the the goals you set yourself for for 2012 could be at breaking point. For many, New Year resolutions revolve round health and fitness and it is not too late to get started , so here are a few ideas of where you can sign up and take part in exercise around Lewes. You may not find yourself in the London Olympics but you should feel all the better for the effort...

Lewes Leisure Centre may be a great place for you to start with ample sports facilities including a pool, gym, studio and sports halls. There's even a 400m athletics track if you fancy a go. Membership prices are reasonable and staff friendly.

Further down the road, in the Southover region of town, is the Southdowns Sports Club. Various memberships are available and facilities can include tennis courts, squash courts, exercise classes and a gym. There's a Body Align Clinic here too where physiotherapy, osteopathy, clinical pilates and acupuncture are available.

The White Hart Hotel has a relaxing pool and tropical cabin sauna, as well as exercise facilities and classes. Daily membership is possible, as are various other membership options.

Waves Leisure Centre gets very busy on Saturdays when it is visited by lots of families, the latter's pool is on the small side but quieter. Both venues have gym facilities too. Also, and in this weather it may seem far too far off to contemplate but there is the wonderful outdoor Pells Pool to enjoy in the summer.

Fancy golf for a change?  Make the most of the hills in this town by admiring the view whilst keeping fit on the 18-hole Golf Course.

For a cheap and inspiring option I recommend a good walk on the Downs, a favourite route is up Chapel Hill across to Glynde (finishing off with a lovely pint of Harveys or a less calorific juice) at the Trevor Ams before cheating and catching the train back to Lewes.

The Body Workshop in Lewes offers a variety of exercise classes, including pole fitness if you wanted to try something a little different to help you sculpt and tone. Prices are reasonable and there is also access to a ZOKI Infra Red Sauna.

The Equilibrium Clinic offers a number of health and wellbeing treatments as well as classes in mind-body exercise including yoga, pilates and thai chi. Other pilates classes locally can be found at Sussex Pilates, as well as some of the above.

Local sporting clubs and activities can also be viewed on the council's webpage here.

So what will you take up in 2012? Good luck with whatever you choose.