Visiting Naples to check out new homes?


A new resident just settling in?

Perhaps one of your interests is health and fitness. And if you’re looking for the right fitness club, you’ll find many great options without looking too far. 

Start in your own community. Many neighborhood community centers offer a variety of fitness classes including yoga, water aerobics, and more. Most community centers feature fitness rooms with weights and cardio equipment allowing you to create your own workout.  As we check out homes that may interest you, let me know if this is an amenity that is important to you. Communities such as Lely Resort, Island Walk, and others have plenty to offer. 

Naples Community Hospital (NCH) operates two large fitness centers. The Dr. John Briggs Wellness Center is located adjacent to the NCH hospital downtown location, and the Whitaker Wellness Center at Greentree Plaza on Immokaleee Rd. Both locations offer a full array of group fitness classes, personal training, cardio and strength training equipment, and flexible hours to fit your schedule. Seasonal memberships are available, as are 7 day passes for visitors who don’t want to slack on their workouts. Special programs at NCH include the Healthy Back program and Osteoporosis Exercise and Education. 

A great community fitness resource is Collier County Parks and Recreation, with fitness centers at the Golden Gate Fitness Complex, Louise Hasse Fitness Center, and North Collier Regional Park Rec-Plex on Livingston Rd. Personal training is available, and memberships include access to pools at Golden Gate and North Collier locations. 

Private gyms are another fitness option, and there are plenty to choose from. Among them are:

  • LA Fitness: Located at Vanderbilt Beach Rd. and 41. Extensive equipment, personal training, fitness and yoga classes, and pool. The facility is well maintained and if you’re an LA Fitness member anywhere in the US, your membership will be honored at the Naples location.
  • Naples Family Fitness: Tucked into a corner location at Vanderbilt Beach Rd. and Airport-Pulling, you will find assorted cardio and strength training equipment and high-energy fitness classes. One of the newer facilities in town, NFF is a sparkling and friendly place to work out. 
  • Anytime Fitness, with two Naples locations, offers round-the-clock access for its members. Great for those who work late hours!

If you’re focussed on yoga, you might want to try one of Naples’ specialty yoga studios to begin or maintain your practice. 

  • Love Yoga offers varied classes and has mats and props available for drop-in clients at its studio on 41 just south of Pine Ridge Rd. Classes run throughout the day to match your schedule. 
  • Further north, near 41 and Wiggins Pass Rd., you’ll find the Naples Yoga Center. Classes here include beginner levels, hot Vinyasa flow, and evening meditation sessions. 
  • Newest on the Naples yoga scene is the Yoga Loft, located in The Mercato. Here again you will find classes scheduled throughout the day, with reasonable single class drop-in rates. 

And that’s not all - not by a long stretch. You can also explore fitness options at….

  • Naples YMCA - Rebuilding exciting new facilities near Pine Ridge and Airport-Pulling Rd. 
  • Pure Barre - No dance experience needed for the toning classes offered here. This studio is new to Naples and is located near South Street Grill at Pine Ridge and Goodlette-Frank Rd. 
  • Crunch Fitness - Located near The Vineyards and Physicians Regional Hospital on Pine Ridge and Napa Blvd. 
  • lululemon athletica at Waterside Shops offers its own strength training classes. Check their website for details and times. 

Wow! And that’s just the indoor options for fitness here in Naples! Grab your water bottle and go!