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Fitness clubs in Greater Hartford (Ranked by number of members as of September 2017) Amenities and equipment Rank Club No. of Members/ No. of certified personal trainers Basketball court Boxing Cardio machines Free weights Swimming pool Racquet sports Running track Wrestling/grappling Yoga Instructor-led classes/ Services Head(s) of club Year founded 1 Healthtrax Fitness and Wellness 2345 Main St. Glastonbury, CT 06033 860-633-5572; www.healthtrax.com 12,000 (1) 48 (2) Y Y Y Y Y Y N N Y Over 65 classes weekly: cycle, step, boot camp, cardio blast, kickboxing, cardio training, Zumba, kickboxing, silver sneakers, TRX training, Tabata and ViPer Kidzone, swim lessons, kids' fitness, executive locker rooms and family changing areas, hot tub and sauna Ken Navarro Steve Capezzone Owners 1979 2 Farmington Valley YMCA 97 Salmon Brook St. Granby, CT 06035 860-653-5524; www.ghymca.org 9,700 8 Y N Y Y Y N N N Y More than 60 group classes weekly, yoga, spin, Zumba, step, strength training, kickboxing, boot camp, Pilates, HIIT, Jukido, Barre, adult and children's swimming, gymnastics and more Showers, sauna, whirlpool, free child watch, Subway cafe, climbing wall, locker rentals, party and event room rentals Brian Liss Executive director 1928 3 Indian Valley Family YMCA 11 Pinney St. Ellington, CT 06029 860-871-0008; www.ghymca.org 8,300 6 N N Y Y Y N Y N Y 50 group exercises classes weekly, Zumba, boot camp, ballet fit, step, yoga, Pilates, spin, pickle ball, TaiChi, adult and children's swimming and more Personal training, Silver Sneakers, free child watch, water park, whirlpool, steam room, sauna, locker rentals, showers John Reilly District executive director N/A 4 Wheeler Regional Family YMCA 149 Farmington Ave. Plainville, CT 06062 860-793-9631; www.ghymca.org 8,100 12 Y N Y Y Y N Y N Y 50 group exercises classes weekly, Zumba, HITT, Barre, boot camp, strength challenge, yoga, Pilates, spin, adult and children's swimming and more Personal training, free child watch, Subway cafe, water park, walking track, whirl pool, steam room, sauna, locker rentals, showers, climbing wall, teen center Francine Coleman Executive director 1852 5 Mandell JCC of Greater Hartford 335 Bloomfield Ave. West Hartford, CT 06117 860-236-4571; www.mandelljcc.org 7,400 (3) 30 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Les Mills BodyCombat, BodyPump, CXWorx, Bodyflow, spinning, yoga, Zumba, v-barre, active older adult, chair-based exercise, toning classes, water exercise, mat Pilates, Tai Chi Locker rooms, health spas with saunas, babysitting, indoor children's playscape, after school programs, family room, summer camps, theater, whirl pool, personal and small group training, functional training, racquet ball, swim team, basketball leagues, volleyball leagues, rentals, cafe, cultural arts programs Bonnie Hittleman Fitness director 1915 6 Cornerstone Aquatics Center 55 Buena Vista Road West Hartford, CT 06107 860-521-3242; www.swimcornerstone.com 7,000 3 N N Y N Y N N N N Water fitness Child care (certain hours), showers, lockers and hot tub Dave Rowland President, Aquatics for Life 1992 7 Wallingford Family YMCA (4) 81 S. Elm St. Wallingford, CT 06492 203-269-4497; www.wallingfordymca.org 6,000 10 Y Y Y Y Y Y N N Y Yoga, Pilates, pop Pilates, PiYo, Les Mills body pump, Ripped, Insanity, P90X, Spin, Zumba, boot camp, karate, senior classes (cardio, low impact, arthritis, strength, chair yoga, Silver Sneakers), water aerobics, swim lessons and personal training Full locker rooms, showers, sauna, steam room, free child watch, therapy pool and juice bar with shakes Sean Doherty Executive director 1945 8 Club Fitness Bristol 400 Middle St. Bristol, CT 06010 860-585-6400; www.clubfitct.com 5,000 3 N Y Y Y N N N N Y Les Mills BodyPump, Insanity CXWorx, BodyCombat and BodyFlow; cycling, zumba, yoga, individual and small group personal training Showers, locker rooms, dry saunas, smoothie bar, Kid's Club and tanning Jon Osbeck General manager 2011 9 Wilson-Gray YMCA Youth and Family Center 444 Albany Ave. Hartford, CT 06120 860-293-2120; www.ghymca.org 4,300 2 (5) Y N Y Y N N N N Y Spinning, cardio kick boxing, Zumba, Pilates, hip hop, Silver Sneakers, HITT and boot camp Personal training, showers, snack bar, child care, babysitting, library (computer access), diabetes prevention program, rental space (birthday parties, events) Valencia Williams Regional membership director N/A 10 Club Fitness Bloomfield 107 Old Windsor Road Bloomfield, CT 06002 860-286-9801; www.clubfitct.com 4,000 (6) 4 N Y Y Y N N N N Y Group and individual classes Shake and supplement bar, locker room and shower, Kid's Club, personal training and tanning Karen Croteau General manager N/A 11 YMCA of Greater Hartford-Downtown 90 State House Square Hartford, CT 06103 860-522-4183; www.ghymca.org 3,700 8 N Y Y Y Y N N N Y 23 different exercise classes including: cycling, group exercise studio classes, boxing, yoga, pilates, Zumba, barre, Insanity, step Personal training, showers, locker rentals, towel and laundry service, steam room, sauna, whirlpool, massage therapy, turf area Rick Hersom Executive director 1852 12 Big Sky Vernon 47 Hartford Turnpike Vernon, CT 06066 860-649-0597; bigskyfitness.com/vernon 3,500 11 N N Y Y Y N N N Y 70 classes weekly included in membership Child care, shake bar, locker rooms, showers, functional training, indoor turf areas, spinning, personal training, massage therapy, swim lessons, aqua fitness and Silver Sneakers Justin Santangelo Club manager 2013 13 Big Sky Newington 58 Commerce Center Newington, CT 06111 860-667-3200; www.bigskyfitness.com 3,500 10 N N Y Y N N N N Y 60 classes weekly included in membership Child care, shake bar, locker rooms, showers, functional training, indoor turf areas, spinning and personal training Family owned 2001 14 Big Sky New Britain 1185 West Main St. New Britain, CT 06053 860-224-1100; bigskyfitness.com/new- britain/ 3,500 5 N N Y Y N N N N N Various weekly classes included in membership Child care, shake bar, locker rooms, showers, functional training, indoor turf areas and personal training Paul Tatum Club manager N/A 15 Club Fitness East Hartford 1064 Main St. East Hartford, CT 06108 860-291-8484; www.clubfitct.com 3,000 4 N N Y Y N N N Y Y Individual and group classes Shake and supplement bar, locker room and shower, dry sauna, Kid's Club, personal training, tanning and massage Kelly Etienne General manager 2016 16 Club Fitness Enfield - Route 5 640 Enfield St. Enfield, CT 06082 860-253-9521; www.clubfitct.com 3,000 3 N Y Y Y N N N N Y Les Mills: BodyPump, BodyShred, PIYO, HIIT, CardioKick, Insantiy and BodyFlow; yoga and zumba Kids Club, ladies center, functional training area, shake bar, locker rooms and showers Janice Kirby General manager N/A Big Sky Simsbury FITNESS CLUBS IN GREATER HARTFORD (Ranked by number of members as of September 2017) THE GREATER HARTFORD HEALTH CARE RESOURCE GUIDE • Fall 2017 17