[jmitchell]

Originally Posted by Mudder

They are also increasing the size of the fitness center, they have the first floor too. Mercantile is moving across the street. I'm going down to sign up now. Big price difference from Wellness center where the spin classes cost an obscene amount of money.....I tried one, not good, hopefully MVP will have real Spin classes.

Mudder,

If you are willing and have the time would you mind posting your thoughts/experience at MVP, especially re: spinning class. My husband and I will be moving down in November and I wanted to get some other peoples opinions before I sign up. I had contacted them a couple months ago and they said that I could still get the discounted price in Nov. since I had made contact early on.

Hope it's GOOD! Have Fun! after workout of course

[CTgolfer]

Prior to the sale of the Wellness Center to MVP, the classes such as spinning were open to the public for a charge. Does anyone know if the public can still sign up for the classes but not be a member?

[Ooper]

You can find out the above answer and much more info on their website...
www.thevillageswellnesscenter.com

[Army Guy]

We are members of MVP and go when we are down. I do not think that the General Public can go to any classes. I say this because as soon as you walk in the door you must show membership or palm/hand scan. After the renovations spinning is on one of the upper floors, so you can't proceed off main floor if not member.

Army Guy

[Ooper]

Originally Posted by Army Guy

We are members of MVP and go when we are down. I do not think that the General Public can go to any classes. I say this because as soon as you walk in the door you must show membership or palm/hand scan. After the renovations spinning is on one of the upper floors, so you can't proceed off main floor if not member.

Army Guy

According to their website, non-residents can purchase non-resident primary and non-resident associate memberships.

I visited the Colony Cottage Health Club a couple of weeks ago when we were in TV for a short visit. It was the first time I had been to a rec center health club. While the machines were just fine, I was disappointed that there was no warm up and stretching floor, no towels and no locker room for changing or showering. Based on that visit, the value for MVP seems much better for my taste. I only wish there was a comparable facility south of 466.

[Army Guy]

Originally Posted by SNOK

I visited the Colony Cottage Health Club a couple of weeks ago when we were in TV for a short visit. It was the first time I had been to a rec center health club. While the machines were just fine, I was disappointed that there was no warm up and stretching floor, no towels and no locker room for changing or showering. Based on that visit, the value for MVP seems much better for my taste. I only wish there was a comparable facility south of 466.

That was our primary reasson for joining MVP. We used Colony for awhile, but the wife and I always got looks when we put the mats on the floor to stretch and do some floor exercises, plus it seemed no matter where we went, even way in back in front of the supply room doors, we were in the way. Now JMHO, so please don't let anyone take this the wrong way, again JMHO, to me and Mrs AG, the Rec Center Gyms are for those that are not really truely into total fitness workouts that include warm-up, stretchs, floor work, cool-down. They are great if you want just simple cardio and just lift weights. But if you are really into Fitness like we are (ok, we are Gym Rats!) MVP is the only way to go.

Ooper, yes, agree, non-resident can join, but the fact I was making was you have to be a member, just not pay $10 for one class and no membership.

Army Guy