Getting and Staying Healthy in Harlingen

( This article was written by Lisa Campos and appeared in the January 2024 issue of the Explore Harlingen Magazine .) The start of the new year brings hope for new beginnings; a chance to start over; and resolve to take active steps for self-improvement. Lots of people make New Year’s resolutions to eat better, work out, and lose weight, but many don’t know where to start. Therefore, here is a list of ways to attain your resolutions in Harlingen by finding healthy places to eat, facilities to exercise in, fitness classes to attend, and more. Healthy Dining Get a Salad, 2310 Spur 54, Suite 10, 956-230-4694 Good Eats, 1237 N. 77 Sunshine Strip, 956-564-0903 Just Fresh, 1501 S. “H” Street, 956-230-5379 Tropical Smoothie Café, 6710 W. Expressway 83, 956-245-7359 Nutrition/Juice Bars All Star Nutrition, 902 Dixieland Road, Suite 103A, 956-230-1645 Ed Carey Nutrition, 216 N. Ed Carey Drive, Suite 2, 956-536-9487 Extreme Nutrition, 1418 E. Tyler, 956-412-1050 Healthy Life Nutrition, 1617 E. Harrison, Suite D, 956-569-5418 Krave Market, 1614 W. Filmore, 956-230-5565 MOFI Nutrition – Energy Bar, 214 W. Jackson, 956-230-1279 Perfect Body Shake Bar, 614 N. Ed Carey Drive, 956-230-0228 PreGame Nutrition,1548 N. 77 Sunshine Strip, 956-244-0038 Pumpd Nutrition, 1729 W. Harrison, 956-734-5252 Texas Health Nut, 1706 S. 77 Sunshine Strip, 956-200-4092 Gyms/Exercise Facilities Better Bodyz Personal Training and Nutrition, 605 Kamali Drive, 956-490-4533 CrossFit Stamina, 5001 Logan’s Run Circle, Suite C, 956-746-7710 Gentry Gym, 6908 W. Expressway 83, 956-291-7068 Gold’s Gym, 2000 S. Expressway 83, 956-365-4653 Harlingen Senior Community Center by WellMed, 509 S. Expressway 83, Suite B-1, 956-365-4732 Iron Core Gym, 221 W. Harrison, 956-216-7555 Orangetheory Fitness, 6710 W. Expressway 83, Suite 104, 956-752-3470 Perfect Body Shake Bar Studio, 614 N. Ed Carey Drive, 956-230-0228 Planet Fitness, 913 N. 13th Street, Suite 26, 956-616-4447 Reborn Strength Athletic Club, 122 W. Jackson Tone Up Health & Fitness, 1500 W. Harrison, Suite A, 956-438-8663 Training for Warriors, 723 N. 77 Sunshine Strip, 956-426-0880 TruFit Athletic Club, 1001 N. Ed Carey Drive, 956-368-5634 Zeus Pump House, 320 N. Commerce, Unit 2A, 956-659-9696 Martial Arts 4th Quarter Athletic Training Center, 3613 U.S. Business 83, 956-200-6100 8ight Limbs Academy, 920 W. Van Buren, 956-454-6015 Johnny’s Korean Karate, 302 W. Madison, 956-428-7750 Metamorphix Martial Arts, 114 N. “A” Street, 956-752-8443 Premier Martial Arts, 624 S. Ed Carey, 956-428-5425 Rio Grand Valley Arts Studio, 1025 W. Jackson, 956-412-1314 Strangle Cartel Jiu-Jitsu, 712 N. 77 Sunshine Strip, Suite 27, 956-454-7457 Fitness Classes Harlingen Parks and Recreation (Tu Salud Si Cuenta), 956-216-5164 Healthy Initiatives and Event Organizers Healthy Harlingenhealthyharlingen.org Footworks Start to Finish RGV, 2224 S. 77 Sunshine Strip, Suite 94, 956-423-3131 Healthy Kids Monarch Dance Studio, 888 Morgan, 956-200-1857 Palm Valley Gymnastics and Dance, 3204 Wilson Road, 956-423-6488 Rio Grand Valley Arts Studio, 1025 W. Jackson, 956-412-1314 South Motion Gymnastics, 1108 S. Commerce, 956-454-9073 Yoga/Pilates Goat Yoga of South Texas, 956-245-3162 Herbin Wellness Apothecary + Tea Bar, 801 E. Tyler, 956-254-6818 Karuna Soul Living, 956-552-7862 My Body Pilates, 202 W. Monroe, 956-368-5001 Whole Life Wellness Center (Aum Yoga Studio), 401 E. Filmore, 956-412-3745 Zumba/Dance Zumbawww.zumba.com  for local class information Walking/Hike and Bike Trails Arroyo Park, 2-mile walking trail, nature trails, hike and bike trail, 1110 New Hampshire Street City Lake Park/Liberty Gardens, 7-mile walking trail, 575 N. ’76 Drive Hugh Ramsey Nature Park, 1.5-mile walking trail, nature trails, 1000 South Block Loop 499 McKelvey Park, 2-mile walking trail, hike and bike trail, 1401 S. 77 Sunshine Strip Pendleton Park, 1-mile walking trail, 1427 Morgan Blvd. Harlingen Soccer Complex, 1.2-mile walking trail, 4515 E. Harrison Harlingen Sports Complex, 1-mile walking trail, 3239 Wilson Road Rangerville Park, ¾-mile walking trail, 1101 S. Rangerville Road For more information on these and more parks in Harlingen, please visit www.harlingentx.gov/page/parksandrec.parks .