Come on down. Look at the examples of residents here. Note that the average resident is overweight and wearing clothing two sizes too small. Then decide if you want to add another sweet shop or a Big and Tall shop. You would make a fortune no matter which you would choose to open.

I spent a month in The Villages last October in Mallory and enjoyed the experience in many ways. Yet, the lack of a decent nearby fitness center was a serious drawback for me. I went to the one in Colony Cottage Recreational Center because it was the most convenient although after checking around the rec center exercise rooms felt all about the same to me except for the outfit in Spanish Springs. There was no shower or locker room adjacent the single exercise room. Although the Center's pool had showers its lockers were just little boxes so immediately after my workouts I drove in my rental car to my rental house to shower all sweaty but with a fresh T shirt on. I would not want to have to do that several times a week in my own car! The facilities were like those in a hotel. Some aerobic devices, a few weight machines as well as some basic weights (50 lb max dumbells) and a couple of benches all in one relatively small room. It got crowded at times although it was not yet snowbird season and 20 minute time limits on aerobic devices are imposed by the staff when people are waiting. Of course, 20 minutes is just a decent warm up period. It was expensive, too, I think $8/visit whereas I pay $15/mo. at a 24 Fitness near me now.

Perhaps some entrepreneur will build a nice fitness facility nearby. With 100,000+ people in the general area it could be successful. It would certainly help in advancing the cause of becoming "Florida's healthiest hometown".

yes Planet Fitness would be GREAT OR LA Fitness

QUOTE=Stuart Jim;241361]Planet fitness. 10$per month.

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A Diner type place to eat (ex. like Wolfy's in Leesburg) that has good home cooking for a reasonable price! Most of TV eateries are quite expensive with poor service & so, so food.

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this fitness center is not golf cart accessible but there are 2 faxilities less than 10 miles away: 24 Hour Gyms - Fitness Centers - Health Clubs | Anytime Fitness

Summerfield, FL
16770 south highway 441
suite 605
summerfield, fl 34491
(352) 307-0700
5.5 miles fr tv


Leesburg, FL (North 14th St)
941 north 14th street
leesburg, fl 34748
(352) 435-7576
7.1 miles fr tv

and now i guess we need a meat market

this fitness center is not golf cart accessible but there are 2 faxilities less than 10 miles away: 24 Hour Gyms - Fitness Centers - Health Clubs | Anytime Fitness

Summerfield, FL
16770 south highway 441
suite 605
summerfield, fl 34491
(352) 307-0700
5.5 miles fr tv


Leesburg, FL (North 14th St)
941 north 14th street
leesburg, fl 34748
(352) 435-7576
7.1 miles fr tv[/QUOTE]



Thank you! Their site states one is coming to Wildwood, too.

this fitness center is not golf cart accessible but there are 2 faxilities less than 10 miles away: 24 Hour Gyms - Fitness Centers - Health Clubs | Anytime Fitness

Summerfield, FL
16770 south highway 441
suite 605
summerfield, fl 34491
(352) 307-0700
5.5 miles fr tv


Leesburg, FL (North 14th St)
941 north 14th street
leesburg, fl 34748
(352) 435-7576
7.1 miles fr tv[/QUOTE]

Not those miles for anyone I know. It all depends where you are in the Villages. The Villages are hugh. You can easily travel 16 miles in the villages. A couple I know who goes to the Leesburg spend over an hour one way. 10 miles when you go around round abouts at a low speed and have many stop lights, traffic etc. outside the Villages can take a long time.They have given up all the luncheons, clubs etc because it takes most of their day. They won't rejoin because it is ruining their schedule to do golf, different clubs etc.

Exercise room
 

Been to the one in Wildwood and it is very pricey and just machines, no classes. Been to the one in Summerfield and again just machines. Where I live in the Villages, its the other side of the world. Too far. Plus I need classes.

Still say we need gyms, golf cart accessible in the Villages,

I subscribe to emails for the web site www.howtobuyamerican.com. On his website, he has an article about starting a 'Buy American Store' --http://www.howtobuyamerican.com/bamw/bamw-120706-domestic-stores.shtml

I would Love a 'Buy American Store' in The Villages.

I'd loveto see a good musical instrument store. There's nothing around here and there are thousands of musicians in the villages.

The two closest music stores are in Leesburg and Wildwood and they are small and don't carry a lot. There's a good one in Ocala about an hour away.

Not those miles for anyone I know. It all depends where you are in the Villages. The Villages are hugh. You can easily travel 16 miles in the villages. A couple I know who goes to the Leesburg spend over an hour one way. 10 miles when you go around round abouts at a low speed and have many stop lights, traffic etc. outside the Villages can take a long time.They have given up all the luncheons, clubs etc because it takes most of their day. They won't rejoin because it is ruining their schedule to do golf, different clubs etc.[/QUOTE]

perhaps you and your friends could get a group rate with a personal trainer? would be close to home, less expensive and could be scheduled at your convenience. look into that, maybe.

my doctor advocates walking - want more cardio, use ankle weights and small dumb bells or add a bike to routine. location is close to home, time is convenient to schedule, little equipment is needed and no membership fee - is free after initial outlay for weights and a good pair of walking shoes!