[salpal]

I go to Brownwood and live here full time. I only go to classes, I don't like the machines. It is insane how crowded the morning classes are now, even in the summer. I stopped going this past January and February because it was simply too crowded. I have been a paying member (starting at Spanish Springs) for 7 years now and am upset about "free memberships" but can do nothing about that. I do wish they would have more classes in the afternoon. Most of the classes are finished by noon. I used to go to S.Springs, but we have moved within The Villages and now Brownwood is much closer. Before you suggest I speak to management, I have done so. I have asked several times if they were going to build another facility, but just get the "I don't know" answer.

[Chatbrat]

Just wait till the snow birds return-the parking lot in Brownwood is a zoo--its only going to get worse--if its free they will come

[Polar Bear]

The Optum Fitness program is not a part of ALL United Health Care health plans. And free membership to MVP only comes with Optum Fitness.

Many posts in this thread make it sound like it's automatic with any UHC plan...it is not. So be cautious before you get your hopes up too high...LIKE I DID!!

[New Englander]

Originally Posted by Polar Bear

The Optum Fitness program is not a part of ALL United Health Care health plans. And free membership to MVP only comes with Optum Fitness.

Many posts in this thread make it sound like it's automatic with any UHC plan...it is not. So be cautious before you get your hopes up too high...LIKE I DID!!

I get a free membership and it's great. Mostly just use the treadmills.

[justjim]

Originally Posted by Polar Bear

With my UHC plan, I was previously only able to get a free membership to Anytime Fitness though Silver Sneakers. Do you mean there is a chance that changed this year?

We go to Infinity in Fruitland Park which is only a short drive from the Village of LaBelle. They have a very nice facility and excellent trainers. Also Infinity honors the Silver Sneaker program. Anytime fitness does have a version of the Silver Snicker program but charges a “Maintenance fee” which,Infinity does not. We checked into MVP and they did not honor the Silver Snicker program but perhaps that has changed but question if they do. We were disappointed that the rec. centers too do not honor the Silver Snicker program.

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by justjim

...Anytime fitness does have a version of the Silver Snicker program but charges a “Maintenance fee” which,Infinity does not...

A "Maintenance fee"? How much is that? And how does it work?

[blueeagle65]

I'm guessing your suggestion would be better served if directed to MVP. They would probably welcome the feedback and would love to be able to service more members.

[justjim]

Originally Posted by Polar Bear

A "Maintenance fee"? How much is that? And how does it work?

It’s a fee at Anytime Fitness they charge for maintenance of equipment. Surprised me enough to not go there. It wasn’t a lot of $$$ a month but it was something that I never paid anywhere else. Sorry can’t remember exactly it’s cost.

[suzanne2769]

Jerry! I'm back. Just on Tuesdays for now. Come back.

[Scott8147]

A number of posts expressed confusion about whether or not Suzanne Duncan was still teaching Yoga at MVP. The short answer is Yes!

Suzanne has taught yoga since 2004 and at MVP since 2012. She did cut back her schedule this spring and is presently teaching it on Tuesdays at Brownwood.

Suzanne specializes in yoga that will help people of all abilities and will give you options to make it as challenging as you wish.

Suzanne is totally awesome!

[circletrack]

Originally Posted by Chatbrat

My wife attends MVP for various classes--she told me the place is near capacity and the snowbirds are not,even here

MYP, should consider building another facility--once new section developments get into high gear--the Brownwood facility will be swamped

Interesting. I read posters in another thread saying tha Brownwood was a failing ghost town.

[Chatbrat]

Big difference from "Brownwood" & MVP--MVP is not in the square--the same way "the Lighthouse" or " the Waterfront" is not in Lake Sumter Landing

[graciegirl]

;;;

[Chatbrat]

They're not in the "heart" of the square--they're outlying buildings--and MVP Brownwood has a much younger clientele that MVP Spanish Springs--the further south in TV--the younger the residents

[graciegirl]

Carry on.