Balancing Act
Fitness professionals at clubs are challenged to find the proper balance between trendy and practical equipment for their facilities—without tipping the scales.
Fitness professionals at clubs are challenged to find the proper balance between trendy and practical equipment for their facilities—without tipping the scales.
The Country Club of Colorado cultivates a healthy, positive environment for its active members—and applies the same collaborative philosophy to the management styles of each of its recreation departments.
By supplementing fitness amenities with personal training programs that focus on the individual, clubs are emphasizing health, vitality and lifestyle changes over just dropping unwanted pounds.
By stepping up emphasis on its non-golfing amenities, the new ownership of Reynolds Plantation, with a big assist from Ritz-Carlton, seeks to broaden its appeal as a popular resort destination.
Programs at clubs across the country are helping kids (and parents) while away the dog days of summer through engaging activities and lessons in nutrition and health.
The Polar Bear Plunge, a dip into the club’s 47-degree pool on New Year’s Day, is just one of the instant hits added to Farmington Country Club in Charlottesville, Va.’s annual calendar.
After a modest start four years ago, Westwood Country Club’s popular Annual Car Show and Family Picnic is the Austin, Texas club’s seasonal kickoff event that now attracts over 150 members.
Adding a swimming pool and fitness center to its championship golf course is paying dividends for The Club at Old Hawthorne.