[RI401]

Hi all,
Looking for a basic gym maybe hidden in a rec center? Mulberry has a nice one, but don’t want to take out a loan to workout. I know about the outdoor locations. Must be a basic gym facility here somewhere? Did a search, nothing. Hope someone has found a gem like this.
Thanks!
Bud

[JSR22]

Originally Posted by RI401

Hi all,
Looking for a basic gym maybe hidden in a rec center? Mulberry has a nice one, but don’t want to take out a loan to workout. I know about the outdoor locations. Must be a basic gym facility here somewhere? Did a search, nothing. Hope someone has found a gem like this.
Thanks!
Bud

The indoor rec center gyms charge a fee.

[John_W]

Originally Posted by RI401

Hi all,
Looking for a basic gym maybe hidden in a rec center? Mulberry has a nice one, but don’t want to take out a loan to workout. I know about the outdoor locations. Must be a basic gym facility here somewhere? Did a search, nothing. Hope someone has found a gem like this.
Thanks!
Bud

Village Community Development Districts

The Regional Rec Centers such a Mulberry, Laurel Manor, Seabreeze and Colony Cottage have the gyms as you have seen, they're only $363 a year for a single membership. That's reasonable. I was paying $63 a month to go to MVP at Brownwood, about 20 times bigger with organized classes. However, when I turned 65 and my United Health Medicare Advantage plan picked up the tab, can't beat free.

If you want go outside TV, there is To Your Health in Lady Lake on 27/441 across from Oakwood BBQ. They can be as low as $20 a month with a credit card, but that's still $240 a year and you drive over there and workout alongside younger working people. There are several Anytime Fitness Centers on the fringe of TV, they are cheaper and you get a key and can go anytime, although it may be a bit risky late at night. If you don't mind driving, there is Planet Fitness in Leesburg for as low as $10 a month. Nothing is free unless you have moved to Stonecrest or Del Webb North, then they give away free amenities to get people to buy there.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by RI401

Hi all,
Looking for a basic gym maybe hidden in a rec center? Mulberry has a nice one, but don’t want to take out a loan to workout. I know about the outdoor locations. Must be a basic gym facility here somewhere? Did a search, nothing. Hope someone has found a gem like this.
Thanks!
Bud

My husband keeps all the bushes trimmed around the house and destroys the weeds in the planting beds. He repairs the broken things in the sprinkler system. I run the sweeper and dust the blinds and sweep out the garage and wipe off the cabinets and well....now...I need to exercise more but I am not going to a gym when there is a pandemic going on...and probably not after it's over either...sigh.

Sorry. This isn't what you asked is it? There is a price to use the gym in Laurel Manor Rec center where we usually go when we are not trying to stay alive. I use the Art Room and have managed to not use the gym but I have friends who will live longer because THEY use the gym. And Orange Blossom Baby uses the exercise equipment outside somewhere in the Historic Section.

[Joeint]

Planet Fitness in Leesburg about 15 minutes from me in DeSoto, $10/month. Lots of equipment not many people there at 10:00 AM.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

Originally Posted by John_W

Village Community Development Districts

The Regional Rec Centers such a Mulberry, Laurel Manor, Seabreeze and Colony Cottage have the gyms as you have seen, they're only $363 a year for a single membership. That's reasonable. I was paying $63 a month to go to MVP at Brownwood, about 20 times bigger with organized classes. However, when I turned 65 and my United Health Medicare Advantage plan picked up the tab, can't beat free.

If you want go outside TV, there is To Your Health in Lady Lake on 27/441 across from Oakwood BBQ. They can be as low as $20 a month with a credit card, but that's still $240 a year and you drive over there and workout alongside younger working people. There are several Anytime Fitness Centers on the fringe of TV, they are cheaper and you get a key and can go anytime, although it may be a bit risky late at night. If you don't mind driving, there is Planet Fitness in Leesburg for as low as $10 a month. Nothing is free unless you have moved to Stonecrest or Del Webb North, then they give away free amenities to get people to buy there.

a month , but that isn’t the reason I’m going there . I go because it’s very big inside lots of equipment, I never have to wait to do anything , I miss my friends at mvp but my workouts are faster and better , mvp is great if you do the classes but I do all my aerobic work out side winter and summer after I leave gym also I do my gym between 12 and 2 and very few people in place

[MandoMan]

Originally Posted by RI401

Hi all,
Looking for a basic gym maybe hidden in a rec center? Mulberry has a nice one, but don’t want to take out a loan to workout. I know about the outdoor locations. Must be a basic gym facility here somewhere? Did a search, nothing. Hope someone has found a gem like this.
Thanks!
Bud

I go to the indoor gym at Laurel Manor Recreation Center, at the corner of 466 and Buena Vista. It has excellent new machines. I don’t go as often as I should. I pay $5 per visit, which saves me a lot over a year’s subscription. Masks are required. I also wear new gloves the entire time. I usually have the place pretty much to myself. I only use the weight machines, never the treadmills, and I don’t think they offer any classes.

[HeleneGB]

Too Your Health Spa on the 441 in Lady Lake. Villages Healthcare pays your membership.

[elevatorman]

I also used Planet Fitness Leesburg pre pandemic. I will be going back after my second shot. They are open 24-7 and do have a few classes. .

[KathiF]

Thanks for the info on United and joining MVP. I was so excited to get my membership for free.

[rjn5656]

Check your insurance. They may pay for a particular exercise company. Mine does.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

Whether you get a gym for free or if it cost you let’s say $700 it is still less then $2 a day the Best Buy for your health and well being you’ll ever get . I’m 82 and a lot of broken bones , you wouldn’t know it to look at me bevy I’ve always kept moving

[bowlingal]

R1401....are you on Medicare? If so, United Healthcare supplement offers free gym membership at MVP gyms.

[Joe C.]

My heart has only so many beats built into it. I don't want to use them up too soon, so I don't exercise. That way I'll live longer.

[HRDave]

See if your insurance plan has Silver Sneakers or similar . MVP accepts it & it’s free.😎