In addition to the many tennis courts, jogging paths and bicycle trails located within the public park system, there are numerous indoor facilities as well. In the Milwaukee area, membership in health clubs has been growing at about 10 percent a year, according to a survey done by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel . That is similar to the trend nationwide, in which health club memberships have increased dramatically, especially among people older than 35 years of age. One reason is that health clubs have greatly expanded the services they offer, including child care. Another reason is the sophisticated equipment that has made exercising more enjoyable.
Health clubs offer several membership packages tailored to individual budgets and exercise needs.
Many companies will pay a portion of the dues as part of their health benefit programs. One advantage of a health club membership is the ability to attend classes taught by qualified instructors or to work with a personal trainer to develop a fitness and conditioning program that meets your needs. Most health clubs open early in the morning and close late at night to guarantee access to all of their members even those with hectic schedules. Following is a sampling of area health and fitness clubs. The oldest and largest health club organization in the United States with 330 clubs nationwide, eight locations in Milwaukee area.