MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – A new fitness center, Lifetime Health and Fitness, opened Sept. 13 on Washington Street in Middletown, across from the schools and Store 24.

The philosophy for fitness improvement for the center is based on cardio resistance and interval training, in which you only spend a short amount of time on any one machine or exercise.

The center has more than 20 Paramount exercise machines, as well as hand weights, treadmills, elliptical machines, rowing and cycling equipment, and a movement room used for yoga, karate and boot camp classes.

The friendly and knowledgeable staff has developed routines that you can follow either loosely or closely.

Each training routine starts with a 15-minute warm up and then alternates two- to five-minute groups of different cardio and strength exercises for a total of one hour.

So whether your goal is to lose weight, tone your muscles or gain more muscle mass, it’s all right here waiting for you.

Adult memberships are $39 per month or $25 for students. Get 10 percent off when two or three immediate family members join, and 20 percent off when four or more family members join.

The center is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to noon.

For more information visit the Web site at www.LTHAF.com or call 707-696-8383.