Whether you’re lacing up your tennis shoes for a round of doubles … rolling out your mat for mindful yoga … or setting a new personal best with your personal trainer, The Glenridge’s Fitness Center is the place to do it.
“We help members pursue an active lifestyle in a positive, no-pressure way,” says Andre LeClair, who manages the center’s programs. “It’s our goal to make fitness as accessible and enjoyable as possible – no matter your age or experience level.”
A commitment to active living is woven into The Glenridge’s campus: miles of biking and walking trails winding around lakes, wetlands and lush landscaping … HAR-TRU® tennis courts, and new areas for bocce and pickleball … a 75-ft. heated saltwater lap pool … and, of course, the 9,000-sq.-ft. Fitness Center.
There, members can step up their workout routine on cutting-edge equipment, rest and recuperate through massage therapy, or participate in a wide range of group classes, including Zumba®, Tri-Fit, yoga, Pilates and water aerobics. And with so many options to choose from, it’s easy for new members to dive in and get involved.
Just ask Peter and Delane Ferrucci, who soon became familiar faces around the Fitness Center after moving to The Glenridge last year. Delane especially enjoys stretching and balance classes … and both can frequently be found at the new bocce court, where Peter wasted no time in organizing a doubles league.
It’s all part of an environment dedicated to helping members stay healthy and live their best lives, the couple says. “People meet us and say, ‘You don’t look your age,’” says Delane. “Living here, we’re not sitting at home all day long – we’re busy and engaged, and that keeps us feeling young.”
Bonnie Richards, a fellow member and fitness enthusiast, agrees. “I have never acted my age – I believe age only matters as much as you let it, and I do everything I can to lead a healthy lifestyle,” she says. “The Glenridge is wonderful, because you can just do what you want to do and have fun – there’s no pressure to do anything, so you’re free to do everything.”
At The Glenridge, we understand the connection between health and happiness – and we’ve always strived to create an environment that supports and encourages members to lead healthy, invigorated lives. Find out how you can flourish in a community designed around you: Send us a message or give our Life Planning Team a call at 941-552-5369 to schedule a personal tour.
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