Students fill up every single elliptical machine at CRCE (Tom Root, Buzz photographer)

Swimsuit season has arrived, and instead of cringing when putting one on, try a workout regime for cheap through one of the Champaign or Urbana park district programs. Both Champaign and Urbana offer an array of programs for people of all different fitness levels to get in shape.

“We pride ourselves on being able to the increase intensity as a participant’s fitness level advances,” said Kevin Koontz, the fitness and aquatics coordinator for Urbana Park District. Both Champaign and Urbana offer programs that focus on cardiovascular training, strength training or working on specific problem areas.

“The benefits of these programs are that you don’t need a gym membership to join. Residents and non-residents of the Champaign community can join,” said Stacey Cornell, the fitness program coordinator for the Champaign Park District.

So if you’re looking to get in shape without having to spend a lot of money, check out one of these programs and avoid the summer body woes.

Basic Water Exercise

Location: Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center

Cost/Date/Time: $60 for residents, $120 for non-residents. The next session begins July 7 and lasts until Aug. 27. The program is held every Tuesday and Thursday. There are two sessions, one from 6 to 6:45 a.m. and the other from 6 to 6:45 p.m.

Description: The water aerobics sessions are held in shallow water, so one doesn’t need to know how to swim. The programs puts an aquatic spin on cardiovascular and muscle toning.

Hi-Lo Let’s Go

Location: Phillips Recreational Center

Cost/Date/Time: $75 for residents, $150 for non-residents. The next session will be held from July 6 until Aug. 28 and meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 5:30 to 6:20 p.m.

Description: The program focuses on cardiovascular training to get the blood flowing throughout the body and is great for people of all fitness levels.

Fitness Alfresco

Location: Meets at a different park in Champaign each week for four weeks.

Cost/Date/Time: $16 for residents, $24 for non-residents. The new session begins June 29 and lasts until July 22. It meets every Monday and Friday from 8:30 until 9:15 a.m.

Description: Focuses on the development of cardiovascular strength.

F.I.T. Boot Camp

Location: Centennial Park

Cost/Date/Time: $36 for residents, $54 for non-residents. The next session will be held from July 14 until Aug. 20 and meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 6 until 6:45 a.m.

Description: An allover outdoor workout that works on strength and cardio exercises.

Butts and Guts

Location: Champaign: Douglass Annex; Urbana: Phillips Recreational Center

Cost/Date/Time:

Champaign: $24 for residents, $36 for non-residents. From July 14 to Aug. 20, participants will meet every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 to 10:40 a.m.

Urbana: $53 for residents, $106 for non-residents. The new session begins July 6 and lasts until Aug. 26. It’s held every Monday and Wednesday from 4:45 to 5:25 p.m.

Description: Both classes work on the problem areas of the middle section of the body.