The pandemic has caused great damage to the health club industry with 17-25% of clubs and gyms closing permanently. Private clubs with the foresight to develop a great fitness and wellness amenity have weathered the storm by providing members a safe haven in which to
As the sun moves across a changing sky and pinks and oranges seep through the ether, the Jonathan Club’s new 20,000-squarefoot Great Lawn is veiled in constantly shifting light. The surrounding buildings are all mirrored, and the sky reflects off this Los Angeles cityscape in
Michael McCarthy, ECM, CEO and general manager of Addison Reserve Country Club (ARCC) in Delray Beach, Fla., says that when he arrived at the club in 2007 he quickly recognized that the membership at the club was forward-thinking. That same year, the club opened a
Desert Mountain Club in Scottsdale, Ariz., recently unveiled an innovative technology that provides hikers critical information to selecting and enjoying the club’s 20-mile private trail system—via QR code. Members and their guests take more than 12,000 hikes each year on Desert Mountain’s trails, consisting of
Michael McCarthy, CEO and general manager of Addison Reserve Country Club (ARCC) in Delray Beach, Fla., says that when he arrived at the club in 2007 he quickly recognized that the membership at the club was forward-thinking. That same year, the club opened a state-of-the-art
Healthy members and employees are good for business. After all, when your members are healthy, they are more active and take advantage of more club amenities. Having healthy employees increases productivity, reduces absenteeism and health care costs, and improves overall energy and morale. Clubs are
ACCORDING TO THE INTERNATIONAL HEALTH, RACQUET & SPORTSCLUB ASSOCIATION (IHRSA), almost half (42%) of U.S. fitness clubs are boutique studios—twice the number than in 2014. These studios o!er a diverse range of programming such as cycling, yoga, Pilates, personal training, CrossFit and other specialties. Boutique
Jonathan Club, located in southern California has both a Town Club situated in the bustling urban core of Los Angeles, and a Beach Club that is bathed in the sunlight and gentle Pacific breezes of Santa Monica. The San Andreas fault-line may lurk beneath the
The wellness movement is fusing science, technology, medicine and lifestyle modifications to promote a holistic approach to a better quality of life. Club members are eagerly seeking a plethora of practical and integrated approaches to their wellness. These approaches are now customized to individuals’ fitness