It's a new year and a new opportunity to shout from the rooftops what your favorite things to do, eat and enjoy are in Atlanta.

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We kicked off our voting for the year with a brand new category: Best Gym/Fitness Center. Good timing, we know. Some of you already have a head start on the search.

Coming in first place, LA Fitness offers a wide range of amenities and a highly trained staff who provide fun and effective workout options to family members of all ages and interests.

Orangetheory Fitness has heart rate monitored training designed to maintain a target zone that stimulates metabolism and increases energy. This second place winner will have you feeling the burn.

With over 2,000 locations worldwide, Snap Fitness will leave you with very few excuses to not hit the gym. In third place, they offer members no contracts, high-quality workout equipment and 24/7 access to all of their clubs.

Finding the right gym or fitness center is a very personal process. Be sure to check out all of our official nominess before making your commitment to health: Burn Boot Camp (North Fulton, Cobb), DeKalb Medical Wellness Center (DeKalb), Krav Pro (Gwinnett), Blueprint Fitness (Intown) and Resolution Fitness (Intown).

If you prefer to burn your calories outdoors, then perhaps you'll find your sweet spot playing disc golf. Here is everything you need to know about mastering the sport in Atlanta.

Hiking can be fun year-round. Check out the winners from this Best of Atlanta category to get your exploration on across Atlanta.

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