? Fitness Facilities at okw

[klcason]

I was wondering if anyone could tell me about the fitness center at OKW. Dh is wanting to do a "little" working out when we go in Sept. Any free weights?

Kayla

 

[KyBill]

I've never used them but there is a small fitness center for Members at no cost. I've only stuck my head in the door. They have a bunch of mirrored walls and it makes the room seem larger than it is. I believe you could get all the work out you would want. There seems to a number of different apparatus for work outs.

 

[ncligs]

Originally posted by KyBill
I've never used them but there is a small fitness center for Members at no cost. . I believe you could get all the work out you would want. There seems to a number of different apparatus for work outs.

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[wdw1972]

There are some free weights along one wall, a treadmill or 2, and a bunch of Nautilus machines that each work a specific body part. Overall I'm not impressed with OKW's fitness center - it's pretty small & cramped in there, and the Nautilus equipment appears old to me. However, it's better than nothing.

 

[disneyberry]

OKW's fitness center is soooo small. plus, they are missing some key machines (depending on how comprehensive your DH's workout regimen is)

that mirror is just there to make it seem bigger.

maybe your DH could hop over to BWV to workout there? i'm not sure about the rules on that, but BWV's fitness center is much bigger. VWL's fitness center is the next nicest.
i haven't seen BCV's fitness center.

 

[Momof2]

Could someone who has used the fitness center at BWV tell what exactly it has to offer. We'll be there in a couple weeks and DS is planning to workout each morning - he's looking for free weights and nautilus.

And does anyone know if DVC members can "fitness hop"? If the facilities for BCV have more to offer, can we go there without extra charge?

Thanks

 

[joepoe]

Originally posted by Momof2
Could someone who has used the fitness center at BWV tell what exactly it has to offer. We'll be there in a couple weeks and DS is planning to workout each morning - he's looking for free weights and nautilus.

And does anyone know if DVC members can "fitness hop"? If the facilities for BCV have more to offer, can we go there without extra charge?

Thanks

BWV has newer and nicer Nautilus machines, stairs and treadmills, but don't expect a spa-type healthclub. It's more a typical high-end hotel set up.

OKW is smaller and has older machines. But either way, they are better than nothing. I do not think it is worth it to hop from OKW to BWV to work out. You need a room key to get in anyway. There is not staff on duty.

 

[married@wdw]

I'd love to know what BWV has to offer as well -- we'll be there in January and I'm hoping to get in a work out at least 3 of our 5 days there. I'm looking for aerobic equipment -- especially an elliptical machine! Do they have ellipticals?

 

[DeeP]

BWV fitness center is only for guests staying at BWV/BWI, you are not allowed to fitness center hop.

 

[mikesmom88]

FYI . . .This is from the Disney Vacation CLub Website:

Stay In Shape While On Vacation
Members can enjoy complimentary use of the Fitness Centers at Disney's BoardWalk Villas, The Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge, and Disney's Beach Club Resort during their stay at a Disney Vacation Club or a Walt Disney World® Resort hotel. Use of the Fitness Center at Disney's Old Key West Resort is also complimentary for all Members and Guests, while staying at the resort.

 

[spiceycat]

I don't remember free weights at any of these places - doesn't mean that they aren't there - I just don't remember them.

All have the Natilus machines though - Okw is very small room compared to the others - it also does have a CM there at all times - like the others do - so it is more easily for teenagers to get in there and break the equipment. Okay it might not be teenagers - but some of the stuff that got broken would be very hard for younger folks (or older for that matter) to break.

try it your first morning - if you don't like it - just go to VWL - it is a short drive away. I am assuming you will have a car.

 

[klcason]

Thanks to all who responded. He will probably check it out on our arrival day. I will give a more detailed report when we get back!!

Kayla

 

[DeeP]

Originally posted by mikesmom88
FYI . . .This is from the Disney Vacation CLub Website:

Stay In Shape While On Vacation
Members can enjoy complimentary use of the Fitness Centers at Disney's BoardWalk Villas, The Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge, and Disney's Beach Club Resort during their stay at a Disney Vacation Club or a Walt Disney World® Resort hotel. Use of the Fitness Center at Disney's Old Key West Resort is also complimentary for all Members and Guests, while staying at the resort.

That makes no sense at all, you are free to use the fitness centers at any of the DVC resorts while staying at any WDW resort but can only use the fitness center at OKW if you are staying at OKW??????

 

[magicmouse2]

Does anyone know the opening / closing times of the fitness centre at OKW? I like a morning workout when I have time, and need to burn off some of those excess danishes
Besides the rest of the family wont wake up til around 7:30.

 

[spiceycat]

I think it was 6:30 am - not sure - go to the front desk if your key won't work. Oh try the door first - if it is opened you won't need a key.