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| - I have found all the trophy wives in the Biltmore area. They're at the Camelback Village.
I'm pretty young still. I'm in my 20s, and I'm used to being one of the most energetic, fit people in my group fitness classes. I showed up at the Village dance classes expecting this trend to continue. Nope. The standard age at the Village seems to be 35-50 years old, but it caters to the 35-50 year old MARATHON RUNNERS. I'm pretty sure that the dance classes are filled with ex-cheerleaders and professional dancers. The Yoga "students" could teach classes at most other gyms, and the rockin' ladies in the Kinesis class have six packs. I'm not even joking.
We tried some of the cheaper, more traditional gyms in the area before deciding on the Village, but the large number of diverse class offerings daily, the gorgeous facilities (I feel like I'm in a spa when I take a shower there after a workout!) and the sheer number of fitness options led us to the decision to pay the extra money in exchange for a better quality, fitter lifestyle.
Want a tennis partner? The club will set you up with a league. Like to shoot hoops? There are organized pick-up games as well as competitions for all ages (or there will be again soon - unfortunately the flood damaged the basketball courts, but they're already at work replacing them). Swimmer? No prob - masters swim classes and swim team, led by ex-collegiate swimmers. Hiker? There are morning running and hiking clubs.
Here's what else I've discovered so far: ping-pong tables, racquetball courts, squash courts (apparently they're two different games - who knew!), Kinesis and bootcamp classes (Crossfit without the brand name), various dance classes ranging from Zumba to Belly-Dancing, Bounce Classes on trampolines. Also, nutrition experts, personal trainers, well-supplied weight rooms, cardio rooms, an indoor running track, and the evil "kinesis room" which looks all innocent but then kicks your butt. Also, free ice water and coffee at all times of day.
Do you just want to booze it up and get massages while your partner works out? Good news - there's a full-service bar and a relaxing spa! There's also a big screen TV where you can watch sports games (tennis is given preference, but football and basketball have been on recently too) as well as smaller TVs in the locker-rooms - and don't get me started on the locker rooms. Iced towels, mouthwash, razors, and pretty much any beauty item you'd need to get ready for work in the morning.
I'm still amazed by this place every time I go, and I've been going daily. The steep price tag is worth every penny.
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