A flurry of planned exercise classes at Suffolk recreation centers will help those who have made a resolution to get fit, exercise more or lose weight keep their promises to themselves.

“We do try to come up with plenty of opportunities in January,” said Parks and Recreation’s Recreation Manager Mike Frickanisce. “Our attending picks up in January, whether it’s people returning that are current members or new members.”

Frickanisce said the aim is to provide appealing options for everyone.

“We try to give people plenty of different things to choose from, whether it’s a group exercise class or personal training,” he said. “Somebody will find something, hopefully.”

Frickanisce said many popular classes are returning to both the East Suffolk Recreation Center and the Whaleyville Community Center, such as the boot camp, Zumba and a weightlifting program for women.

In addition to the classes, both centers have a fitness center with cardio and weight equipment and fitness specialists who are ready and waiting to answer questions about how to reach your new fitness goal.

Below are the details of some of the upcoming classes.

• New Year’s Workout Palooza will take place at the Whaleyville Community Center on Jan. 9 from 10 to 11 a.m. It is for participants 13 and older. The cost is $5. Participants will have a chance to win free personal training sessions and a three-month fitness membership.
• GET FIT! at the Whaleyville Community Center is designed for young people ages 9 to 15. Classes will be held on Mondays through Thursdays from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. through Feb. 25. The cost for the entire session is $5 per participant.
• Women on Weights will take place at the East Suffolk Recreation Center each Friday from 2 to 3 p.m. from Jan. 22 to March 11. Participants will discover the benefits of resistance training while learning proper lifting techniques, debunking myths and having fun. Classes are $20 for the entire session. Registration is required and is available at www.suffolkva.us/parks.
• Zumba at the East Suffolk Recreation Center will take place from Jan. 21 to March 10 from 6 to 7 p.m. The cost is $30 for the entire eight-week session or $5 for a drop-in class. Registration is available online at www.suffolkva.us/parks. Bring water.
• Bootcamp Blast will take place at the East Suffolk Recreation Center at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays from Jan. 19 through March 8. Classes are open to those 16 and older. The cost is $20 for the entire session. Bring water and an exercise mat. Register as soon as possible by visiting www.suffolkva.us/parks.
• For children who need healthy snacks, “Keeping Kids in the Kitchen,” a program at the Whaleyville Community Center, will meet on Saturdays from Jan. 30 through March 5 from 9 to 11 a.m. Children will prepare snacks like trail mix, fruit salad and tacos. The cost for the eight-week session is $20. Registration ends Jan. 23.

For more information on any class, call 514-7100 for the Whaleyville Community Center or 514-4500 for the East Suffolk Recreation Center. The Whaleyville center is located at 132 Robertson St., while the East Suffolk center is at 138 S. Sixth St.