Committee Vision. The Villages Fitness Center

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1 Committee Vision The Villages Fitness Center Our overall philosophy is that the Village Fitness Center is a very important amenity for our residents and provides an extremely valuable asset for positive healthy aging. To prove this, we currently have over 2,400 Villagers, or more than 50% of our population, registered to use the center averaging over 120 visits per day. That is proof that our center is a centerpiece of the community with almost $150K invested in equipment alone. We would like to establish annual criteria for equipment replacement recommendations, which will be based on usage, wear and tear, fitness and health reasons, relevant fitness trends and user demand. In addition, we believe that it is important to provide equipment that is more advanced as in line with the most recent improvements and to provide equipment options that will continue to match fitness trends and the needs of the user. Out of fifteen pieces of cardio equipment, we currently have two cross trainers, one recumbent bike and two treadmills that lack the headphone jacks, which are a very basic amenity, because they are outdated. Furthermore, the purpose of creating this document is to provide a long term plan for the committee to use as a consistent reference for the budget process and recommendations. This comprehensive look by the Fitness Committee, as an advisory group and user advocate to the Club Board of Directors (CBOD) and The Villages Golf and Country Club (VGCC), as to the purpose of the fitness center, usage, improvements of the equipment and relevant recommendations to support a three year rolling plan to continue to support a vibrant fitness center. Finally, this document will provide recommendations to the CBOD and VGCC for a long-term protocol for how and when equipment should be replaced, user demands and to provide a process for future recommendations, providing sound information to gain support from the CBOD and VGCC. 1

2 Competitive Amenities With the ongoing transition of younger residents moving into the Villages, it is important for us to keep this critical amenity updated as well as programs being offered. That way, it is a viable option for gym usage. Our residents do not need to seek fitness options elsewhere and incur the additional costs of an outside gym membership. Increasing the Usage of the Fitness Center As we have seen by the recent interest in the new circuit training class, fitness is important to Villagers. It is our goal to offer and support health and fitness opportunities within the Villages by continuing to grow the usage of the Fitness Center and related fitness classes. 2

3 Recommendations for the Fitness Center As a baseline, we feel that the main priority be placed on the management of cardio equipment because of popularity and usage, then weight equipment. Replacement or new equipment should have features equal to or better than existing ones. The Committee recommends the following: 1) Cardio equipment: Equipment less than seven years old should be reviewed at the discretion of the Committee, CBOD and VGCC staff as to whether it should be replaced or not based on: Repair history and availability of parts. We know that older equipment is costly to repair, takes longer to repair and parts may cost significantly more. Technological obsolescence. Availability of funds. Equipment over seven years or older should, at the discretion of the Committee, CBOD and VGCC, be reviewed as to whether it should be replaced or not based on: Repair history, availability of parts. We know that older equipment is costly to repair, takes longer to repair and generally when it is working does not work as smoothly. Technological obsolescence. Availability of funds. Any cardio equipment over ten years old should be replaced, regardless. We know that older equipment is costly to repair, has limited availability of parts and generally when it is working, does not work as smoothly. 2) Weight equipment: Equipment less than seven years old should be reviewed at the discretion of the Committee, CBOD and VGCC as to whether it should be replaced or not based on: Repair history, availability of parts and obsolescence. Technology. Availability of funds. 3

4 Equipment over seven years or older should, at the discretion of the Committee, CBOD and VGCC, be reviewed as to whether it should be replaced or not based on: Repair history, availability of parts. We know that older equipment is costly to repair, takes longer to repair and generally when it is working does not work as smoothly. Technological obsolescence. Availability of funds. Any weight equipment over ten years old should be replaced, but at the discretion of the committee, CBOD and VGCC. We know that older equipment is costly to repair, takes longer to repair and generally when it is working does not work as smoothly. Year One Plan for FY19 Equipment Replacement in Order of Priority (~$45K): 1) Replace the following pieces of cardio equipment (Total cost based on VGCC original unit cost ~$23K): a) Life Fitness recumbent bike (Model 95R), with step through purchased in 2011 with a replacement cost of ~$3.2K. It will be eight years old in FY19. Does not have a head phone jack. b) Life Fitness Cross Trainer (Model 95Xi) purchased in 2011 with a replacement cost of ~$3.4K. It will be eight years old in FY19. Also, if it breaks down, parts will be difficult to find per The Gym Doctor. Does not have a head phone jack. c) Life Fitness Cross Trainer (Model CT-9500HR) purchased in 2011 with a replacement cost of ~$3.8K. It will be eight years old in FY19. Also, if it breaks down, parts will be difficult to find per The Gym Doctor. Does not have a head phone jack. d) Life Fitness treadmill (Model 95Ti) purchased in 2012 with a replacement cost of ~$6.3K. It will be seven years old in FY19. Does not have a head phone jack. e) Life Fitness treadmill (Model CST) purchased in 2012 with a replacement cost of ~$6.3K. It will be seven years old in FY19. Does not have a head phone jack. 2) Replace the following pieces of weight equipment (Total cost based on VGCC original unit cost ~$7K): 4

5 a) Nautilus leg extension machine (Model 2LE) purchased in 2008 with a replacement cost of ~$3.1K. It will be 11 years old in FY19. This piece of equipment is discontinued and replacement parts are not available if it breaks down. b) Nautilus leg curl machine (Model 2LC) purchased in 2008 with a replacement cost of ~$3.4K. It will be 11 years old in FY19. This piece of equipment is discontinued and replacement parts are not available if it breaks down. 3) New equipment to add to inventory based on user demand (Estimated cost of ~$15K): a) Life Fitness Stationary bike. Requested new piece of equipment based on heavy user demand. We currently have only one unit. Projects Requirement form was completed in January 2018 requesting this piece of equipment. Cost would be ~$2.5K. b) Life Fitness treadmill. We currently have five treadmills, of which there is heavy user demand. Cost would be ~$6K. c) Life Fitness recumbent bike. We currently have four recumbent bikes and one recumbent stepper, of which there is heavy user demand. Cost would be ~$3.2K. d) Set of fixed barbells ranging from 10lbs. 60lbs. with rack. Cost would be ~$2.5K. Year Two Plan for FY20 Equipment Replacement (~$18K) 1) Replace the following pieces of cardio equipment (Total cost based on VGCC original unit cost ~$1,1K): a) Schwinn Rowing machine (Model Wind Rigger) purchased in 2011 with a replacement cost of $1.1K. It will be nine years old in FY20. b) Stairmaster (Model 4400PT) purchased in 2011 with a replacement cost of $2.3K. Recommending that we do not replace this piece of equipment in order to make room for new pieces of cardio equipment. 2) Replace the following pieces of weight equipment (Total cost based on VGCC original unit cost ~$17K): a) Life Fitness Abdominal machine (Model ST05) purchased in 2011 with a replacement cost of ~$3.2K. There have been many comments how the machine pads are not ergonomically set up for female users. It will be nine years old in FY20. 5

6 b) Life Fitness shoulder press purchased in 2001 with a replacement cost of $3.1K. It will be 19 years old in FY20. c) Life Fitness chest press purchased in 2001 with a replacement cost of $3.3K. It will be 19 years old in FY20. d) Muscle Dynamics seated fly machine/pec deck purchased in 2001 with a replacement cost of $3.2K. It will be 19 years old in FY20. e) Muscle Dynamics cable and pulley machine purchased in 2001 with a replacement cost of $3.2K. It will be 19 years old in FY20. f) Tuff Stuff flat benches (2) purchased in 2000 with a replacement cost of $500 each. They will be 20 years old in FY20. Year Three Plan for FY21 (~$0) There are currently no projections to replace any equipment in FY21. 6

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