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Gainey Village Health Club & Spa’s Secret to Success

With locations in Phoenix, Scottsdale and Chandler, The Village Health Clubs & Spas is a local success story.

Famed for its state-of-the-art, multi-million dollar fitness facilities, you might think the Village Health Clubs & Spas is a national chain or a massive conglomerate. However, the truth is that the Village was founded right here in the Valley back in 1990, and is still locally owned and operated.

So what’s been the Village’s secret to success in the highly competitive health club industry? Like the name implies, it’s all about building a sense of community. The Village is more about the people than about the facility, as there is a high focus on the social element. The Village prides itself on bringing members together, including hiking clubs, swim clubs, triathlon clubs, running clubs, tennis socials and tournaments, and fitness challenges, among others. Additionally, the Village has made it a priority to help the community in a variety of ways, including their annual TGen Fitness for the Cure event, which recently celebrated its 10th anniversary. That fundraiser alone has raised over $1.2 million for cancer research.

Most importantly, The Village offers something for everyone, from the casual weekend warrior to professional athletes. All four locations (Phoenix, Scottsdale, North Scottsdale, Chandler) offer an on-site café, a heated resort-style pool, a full-service day spa & salon, a dedicated Pilates studio, a dedicated Mind-Body Studio, and a Hot Yoga Studio. Not to mention multiple gyms brimming with all the latest equipment, as well as group fitness rooms offering more than 150 classes every week, including Kinesis, Zumba and more. Plus, for all of the tennis fanatics out there, The Village is one of the few local health clubs that is still dedicated to racquet sports, with racquetball and squash offered at all locations. 

Best of all, members consider The Village a home away from home. The reason for this is the dedicated staff. They truly care about our members and provide them with rich and rewarding experiences each day. The expertise of the highly trained staff sets the Village apart from gyms. The top instructors in the Valley that offer members a variety of classes from yoga to boot camp. Village personal trainers all hold a 4-year degree in exercise science, physiology or kinesiology. They also hold the best certifications in the world – recognized by IHRSA (International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association) in personal training.

The culture at the Village is all about building relationships with members. The Village hosts many social activities throughout the year that are included with a membership. Socializing is part of what makes the Village different and creates a community feel at our clubs.