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Highlander – Elite
13825 W. Burleigh Road
Brookfield
262-786-0880
www.eliteclubs.com |
Racine Athletic Club
1320 Warwick Way
Racine
262-886-4255 |
YWCA
740 College Ave
Racine
262-633-3503
www.ywcaofracine.org |
Who we talked to |
KAY YUSPEH, OWNER |
ROSANNE JANOWICZ, MANAGER |
DEBBI EMBRY, CEO |
Is there an enrollment fee? If so, how much? |
yes; $200 – 250 |
no |
no |
What is the monthly membership fee for a single adult? |
$75 |
$30 |
$43 |
What classes are most popular? |
spin, yoga, sculpt, Body
Pump |
bench aerobics, sculpting,
spinning, Pilates |
morning aerobics and aquacise |
What are the center’s hours? |
5:30 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Mon. – Fri.; 7 a.m. –
8 p.m. Sat. – Sun. |
5 a.m. – 10 p.m. Mon. – Fri.;
7 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Sat. – Sun. |
6 a.m. – 8 p.m. Mon. – Fri.;
7 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sat. |
Is on-site daycare available? What is the fee? |
yes; free if child is on
family membership |
yes; $2/hour per child |
no |
Describe your facility and atmosphere. |
“We are the high-end suburban
club.We are very family-friendly
for everyone, from
newborns to people in their
80s.When they sign up, most
make a lifestyle change and
they just don’t leave.” |
“Our facility is wonderful.
We are the longest operating
private club in Racine.We have
a friendly, nonintimidating
atmosphere with members of
all fitness levels and ages.” |
“We have a nurturing
environment mainly for women,
but we can also accommodate
men.We know our members
by name — they are all ages.
We have many youth
programs for girls.” |
What practical advice do you give clients who struggle to squeeze
exercise into their busy lives? |
“Find something that you
enjoy doing.That’s why we
offer so much variety.Then,
just start small and build
up to more visits.” |
“Just make time.You’ve got to
make time and surround yourself
with people who exercise.” |
“Just get started and don’t
have expectations that are
too high. Split your workouts
into smaller sessions.
Try three times a week.” |
Tell us some success stories. |
“Many of our members have
lowered their cholesterol
or lost weight.We have
really changed their lives.” |
“Many seniors come in to
take senior aerobics and work
on the cardio machines. Many
members lose weight and their
doctors take them off of their
diabetic medication.” |
“Our members develop
friendships and like to see
how they each improve their
health with exercise. It gives
them a feeling of wellness.” |
