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Originally Posted by NJblue
but as of now, 100% of the fixed and operational costs for the fitness centers do NOT come from the amenity fee.
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OK, if this is the case, then it is strictly a business decision. In that case Muncle makes a great point that those new fitness centers might be deserted during the 'off' months. We know that most people don't want to pay for services that they can't use so why would these centers be profitable? Or would it get to a point that they would need to be subsidized by the amenity fee which is only tied to inflation and not new additions.
Maybe, since I'm not there yet, that I missing the point. From what I've just re-read, Colony center is not busy at all times and it does cost something to join beside the amenity fee. Omni center is just down the road, albeit not cart accessible, and is a private enterprise so it wouldn't impact the amenity fees for the residents. It appears that this is only an issue during Jan-Mar and only during the busy hours (early morning I presume).
For those that haven't seen it there is a very good article in this month's TV magazine about a couple who are getting seriously fit using the wellness center. There are also other articles relating to fitness in TV and the hospital. Worth a read:
http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/thevillages/0109/
OK, I know that this mag is a TV marketing piece and it doesn't hurt to voice concerns but I wonder how many others (my guess is the silent majority) are finding life in TV to be much better for their physical fitness than it used to be up 'north'?