Fitness Centers

[cujoforever]

Is any one as disappointed with the two Fitness Centers as I am??? I utilize the Laurel Manor Center and can not believe how over crowded it is and the lack of equipment it offers. Especially for the price you are paying for membership.

[Talk Host]

Boy am I sorry to hear you say that Laurel Manor is overcrowded. I go to Mulberry and it is also packed, with a real lack of exciting equipment. I was thinking of switching to Laurel Manor because my one membership is good in both. I was a member at the Wellness center for a year, but it was soooooo crowded sometimes that I would turn around and leave before I started. >:(

[justjim]

Is any one as disappointed with the two Fitness Centers as I am??? I utilize the Laurel Manor Center and can not believe how over crowded it is and the lack of equipment it offers. Especially for the price you are paying for membership.

Colony and Seabreeze both have a Fitness Center. I found the equipment to be excellent:BigApplause: and the staff at Colony (where I go most of the time) are SUPER HELPFUL. Like golf----everybody wants to go at 8:30-9:30 in the morning. If you go in the afternoon its usually not crowded at all.

[Sweetgirl]

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Originally Posted by cujoforever
Is any one as disappointed with the two Fitness Centers as I am??? I utilize the Laurel Manor Center and can not believe how over crowded it is and the lack of equipment it offers. Especially for the price you are paying for membership.

Colony and Seabreeze both have a Fitness Center. I found the equipment to be excellent and the staff at Colony (where I go most of the time) are SUPER HELPFUL. Like golf----everybody wants to go at 8:30-9:30 in the morning. If you go in the afternoon its usually not crowded at all.

My sister-in-law & I also used Seabreeze fitness center and have no complaints. :thumbup:
JJ, you do know your Quote from cujo was written in 2006?

[Tiger Lady]

Have you thought about joining MVP? I'm a member there and love it. They have a huge exercise area with all kinds of equipment and they offer different classes all day everyday. I don't know about cost comparisons to the rec centers, but as I've always been told, you get what you pay for.

[Villages PL]

I was going to recommend the fitness center I go to, but on second thought, if I do, it might get crowded. :throwtomatoes:

[too17]

What is the fee schedule for joining the workout facilities at the regional rec centers? All that is advertised is that (As a resident of The Villages), you can purchase a membership for 1 month, 2 months, 3 months, up to a year. What is the cost for the various time frames?
We're working on becoming Villagers, ASAP!

[cappyjon431]

Have you thought about joining MVP? I'm a member there and love it. They have a huge exercise area with all kinds of equipment and they offer different classes all day everyday. I don't know about cost comparisons to the rec centers, but as I've always been told, you get what you pay for.

MVP is a superior club. They have over a dozen trainers certified by the National Association of Sports Medicine, they offer over 150 classes per week (spinning, yoga, pilates, aerobics, group power, group core, etc.) included in your membership, top of the line equipment (which they maintain/replace frequently), an "express" workout from 8AM-12PM Monday through Friday, lockers and towels are free, sauna, special fees for TV residents, all staff members are CPR certified, etc.

It is a financially stable company (owned by the same company that owns the Orlando Magic and Amway) and has sister clubs in Orlando and Michigan.
I looked at the rec centers and was pretty impressed, but MVP blew them away. I love working out there!

[SukiChu]

Where is MPV located?

[cappyjon431]

Where is MPV located?

Spanish Springs town square, the La Reina Building (same building as Gator's Dockside). It formerly was the Wellness Center.

[slomoe1954]

Have you thought about joining MVP? I'm a member there and love it. They have a huge exercise area with all kinds of equipment and they offer different classes all day everyday. I don't know about cost comparisons to the rec centers, but as I've always been told, you get what you pay for.

How crowded does it get during the winter? Do you have to wait long for equipment?

[cappyjon431]

How crowded does it get during the winter? Do you have to wait long for equipment?

I started working out there in January and I found the wait times to be very reasonable (if you sign up for the "express workout" that is run between 8 AM and noon, Monday through Friday there is virtually no waiting, the floor techs adjust the equipment to the settings on your card and you zip right through).

I did find that some of the group exercise classes (I love these) were a little more crowded during the winter but a lot depends on the time of day the classes are offered (early morning and early evening were generally more crowded). If you show up fifteen minutes before a class time you will never be shut out (at least I never was).

[jimbo2012]

can someone tell us the costs to join?

[MrMark]

Boy am I sorry to hear you say that Laurel Manor is overcrowded. I go to Mulberry and it is also packed, with a real lack of exciting equipment. I was thinking of switching to Laurel Manor because my one membership is good in both. I was a member at the Wellness center for a year, but it was soooooo crowded sometimes that I would turn around and leave before I started. >:(

Have been going to Mullberry for over a year. Never a problem with overcrowding. Now what the hell is your definition of "exciting" equipment? Roller Coasters? Go at the right hours and you will change your tune.

[KEVIN & JOSIE]

can someone tell us the costs to join?

What can be used and included in The Villages amenities fees? Thanks

[Bogie Shooter]

Have been going to Mullberry for over a year. Never a problem with overcrowding. Now what the hell is your definition of "exciting" equipment? Roller Coasters? Go at the right hours and you will change your tune.

Talk Host post was December 2006 and he is no longer Talk Host.(i think)

[JLHart]

Spanish Springs town square, the La Reina Building (same building as Gator's Dockside). It formerly was the Wellness Center.

When MVP took over management of the former Wellness Center they also expanded to include the 1st floor of the building in what was the old "Mercantile" location.

That said ... the Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8:00am "Cynergey" classes are VERY, VERY crowded and nobody new should even attempt to go. :p The previous was a self serving comment intended to help assure that the poster can always get their preferred spot. :icon_wink:

[cappyjon431]

can someone tell us the costs to join?

Don't remember the rec center fees, but for MVP:

The rate for TV residents is a one time enrollment fee of $100 (although I know they regularly run 50% off specials on the enrollment fee) for the primary member and $75 for the associate member.

The monthly fee is $59 for the primary and i think it is $43 for the associate member.

You are also allowed to "freeze" your account once per year for up to 11 months (great if you are a snowbird or planning a long vacation because you don't have to pay the enrollment fee again).

They don't require an annual contract, it is strictly month-to-month billing and once you sign up, you are locked into those rates (unless you cancel).

[cappyjon431]

When MVP took over management of the former Wellness Center they also expanded to include the 1st floor of the building in what was the old "Mercantile" location.

That said ... the Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8:00am "Cynergey" classes are VERY, VERY crowded and nobody new should even attempt to go. :p The previous was a self serving comment intended to help assure that the poster can always get their preferred spot. :icon_wink:

Centergy with Nancy is a tough class--I had trouble due to rotator cuff issues but if I could I would do it regularly. For those unfamiliar with Centergy, it is a combination of yoga and pilates.

I do the spin classes twice a day, six days a week and I am hooked. I have never not gotten a bike due to overcrowding (they have 40 LeMond spin bikes in that classroom).

[Pturner]

Centergy with Nancy is a tough class--I had trouble due to rotator cuff issues but if I could I would do it regularly. For those unfamiliar with Centergy, it is a combination of yoga and pilates.

I do the spin classes twice a day, six days a week and I am hooked. I have never not gotten a bike due to overcrowding (they have 40 LeMond spin bikes in that classroom).

:bowdown:

[justjim]

MPV is a long way from my Village----if its that good I would certainly give it a try if they open one south of 466A.

[Villageshooter]

what are the monthly fees at each of these clubs,,,

[CarGuys]

Yes what are the membership fees? Curious?

[cappyjon431]

Yes what are the membership fees? Curious?

See post #18 for MVP fees. Sorry, but Idon't know rec center fees.

[Sweetgirl]

Here are the weekly, monthly, per year rates for fitness centers at the 4 regional rec center.:wave:

Village Community Development Districts (http://www.districtgov.org/departments/Recreation/fitnesscenters.aspx)

[frannieb]

MVP is a superior club. They have over a dozen trainers certified by the National Association of Sports Medicine, they offer over 150 classes per week (spinning, yoga, pilates, aerobics, group power, group core, etc.) included in your membership, top of the line equipment (which they maintain/replace frequently), an "express" workout from 8AM-12PM Monday through Friday, lockers and towels are free, sauna, special fees for TV residents, all staff members are CPR certified, etc.

It is a financially stable company (owned by the same company that owns the Orlando Magic and Amway) and has sister clubs in Orlando and Michigan.
I looked at the rec centers and was pretty impressed, but MVP blew them away. I love working out there!

It is a wonderful facility!! My husband joined this season in the part that helps people rehabilitate. The staff are terrific and he did really well. He normally hates gyms but loved this one.

[cappyjon431]

It is a wonderful facility!! My husband joined this season in the part that helps people rehabilitate. The staff are terrific and he did really well. He normally hates gyms but loved this one.

I'm not very familiar with the Medfit program, but as it was explained to me it is designed for people who have had surgeries, heart attacks, strokes etc. It is a gym within a gym and they assist with workouts/rehabilitation on a more personalized basis. They even have a shuttle which patrols the parking lot and picks up Medfit clients and drives them right up to the gym.

There is an extra fee for Medfit, but i am not sure what it is.