[gvsulakerfan]

The personal trainers at MVP are NASM certified (National Academy of Sports Medicene) which is the gold standard as far as personal training certifications go.

Let me know if you'd like a recommendation for a trainer.

[Raen Dear]

Thank you, gvsulakerfan. I'll be in touch as soon as I move to TV, which if all goes well will be early 2012, which is really not that far away, and assuming the world doesn't end in 2012.

[homeball]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

What percentage of the total population use the gyms on a regular basis?

What is your guess? I guess less than ten percent.

Of the 16 nearby neighbor homes of people we know well, none use the gyms.

Our next door neighbor runs and does triathlons. Others are exercising in many other ways.

Your next door neighbor actually works the desk at the Seabreeze Gym. I run into him a lot when I work out there. He occasionally works out at the gym like all the other rec center employees.

[Taj44]

Interesting to note the number of views (5928) and replies (137) this thread has had. It appears there is more interest in gyms than some people realized. I've heard as well that it is a big complaint on the surveys that are done each year, that there are not enough places for indoor exercise and no places for indoor sports like basketball and volleyball.

[florlrl]

Originally Posted by novelchick

the gyms are getting very crowded. The Wellness Center is out because its so far away. We need another one on Sumter side. The Rec centers gyms are getting so crowded you stand around waiting for machines. The cost is high for these gyms. Just as expensive as NY so why do we have to stand around and wait for machines. Come on residents. We need to complain!! Let the Villages know what we want!!! more gyms are at the top of my list!!

Every year I include on my Villages survey the need for a better large gym, such as a 24 Hour, Lifetime Fitness or Golds Gym in this area. The Wellness Center was purchased by MVP who promised updated equipment and all sorts of changes that have yet materialized. In fact, their Zumba classes have been reduced recently although it was an extremely popular class. Their weight lifting machines are ancient and I'm unimpressed by the rec center gyms as well. People from the West Coast are used to fitness as a way of life and updated, plentiful equipment is a must. I know there is an Anytime Fitness and 24/7 Fitness in the outlying areas, but I'd like to see a huge, complete fitness center with indoor pool and group exercise classes come to The Villages.

[Russ_Boston]

Originally Posted by florlrl

but I'd like to see a huge, complete fitness center with indoor pool and group exercise classes come to The Villages.

Like I've said many times on this thread, if you think it would work then why not get an investor group toghther to build it and make some money?

I'll tell you why that won't happen - Gyms are not money makers!!!

We all think they are great things but somehow it is just not a good business proposition.

[zcaveman]

Originally Posted by Taj44

Interesting to note the number of views (5928) and replies (137) this thread has had. It appears there is more interest in gyms than some people realized. I've heard as well that it is a big complaint on the surveys that are done each year, that there are not enough places for indoor exercise and no places for indoor sports like basketball and volleyball.

Please do not confuse the number of views with interest in gyms (or anything else on TOTV). Many of us are just curious and want to read the comments about the different topics and see how the thread is progressing.

I was happy with the gym in the Mulberry center. I was able to do my post-operation exercises that the doctor suggested. The machines that they had satisfied my needs and requirements.