Virtual Library
Club Updates
Life is different now. But at Harbor, we remain anchored in our mission to help you Train for Life. We have spent the last several months developing new programming and options for you to find time to take care of your health and wellness- whether it is in the Club in person, or at home. Here are a few highlights:
- Many group exercise classes have moved inside. Check the schedule daily for location updates. For extra space and to remain socially distanced certain classes are streamed into separate studios. Register here.
- Harbor Wellness Studio is open for yoga, Pilates, TRX and barre classes. Registration is required and space is limited. Studio doors open 10 minutes prior to class and doors lock when class begins. The cardio area is not open at this time.Register Here Register Here.
- Harbor at Home Virtual Programming: Virtual classes are on the schedule every day for you to join us from home. If the class time doesn’t work, don’t worry! We have a Library of previously recorded content you can watch on demand. Register Here.
- Youth Enrichment: Need help with child care in the fall? Our new Youth Enrichment program will keep your young ones thriving in a SAFE environment- more info here.
- Harbor Recess: We know it’s been hard for our parents to find their time for fitness with Kids Club closed. Our Harbor Recess class is designed for ages 3 and up (must be potty trained) to be dropped off for some fun with our Harbor Youth staff and we have corresponding Adult Express classes at the same time. Register here.
- Pools are all OPEN: All four of our pools are open and taking reservations. Aquatic fitness and Masters Swim programs are all going on now. Reserve Pool Time.
- Personal Training and Small Group Training- This is an ideal time to work with a Trainer- either alone or in a small group, and in person or virtually. Our Trainers all have dedicated space in the Club to limit exposure to others. Small group reformer classes are also going on at Wellness.
As always, thank you for training for life with Harbor! We truly appreciate all of your patience and support as we navigate this new normal.
Hours:
- Monday-Thursday 5:00 am – 11:00 pm
- Friday 5:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Saturday and Sunday 5:00 am – 7:00 pm
Effective Monday, July 13th 2020, in accordance with Dane County Public Health, Emergency Order #8 masks must be worn while you are indoors at Harbor. The only exception at this time is when you are swimming indoors. We have a wide offering of outdoor classes as well as virtual options that you can do from home. Check MindBody for the latest offerings.
Locker Rooms:
- Locker rooms are open.
- Magnet/sticky notes provided to indicate what lockers have been used and require cleaning by the Harbor team.
Weight Room:
- The weight room is currently available open to close.
- A sanitation station is set up at the room entry where members will collect a spray bottle and towel to use to clean their equipment as they workout.
- Equipment has been spaced out to allow for adequate social distancing and we ask members to practice social distancing on their own.
Cardio Area:
- The cardio area is currently available open to close. A sanitation station is set up at the room entry where members will collect a spray bottle and towel to use to clean their equipment as they workout.
- Equipment has been spaced out to allow for adequate social distancing and we ask members to practice social distancing on their own.
Pools:
- Our pool are all currently open and taking reservations for use. Please see the Pools tab for more details.
- Time designated for ADULTS SWIM is open for adults only to swim and exercise independently. Children are not allowed in the pool or whirlpool area during these designated times.
- FAMILY SWIM is reserved for our family memberships and we ask that single adults not occupy a time slot
- To register your family for family swim, you only need to register one adult in the family
- During family swim, your space is for your and your immediate family members. No guests, no Friends who are members
- Reserve a spot or a lane in the in the pools for 45 minutes.
- Each reservation can be made a day in advance and each person can reserve one space a day
- The pool will be cleared 45 minutes from start time, regardless of when you get in the water.
- Kickboards, pull buoys and the hot tubs will not be available.
- Upon completion of your swim, you will have 15 minutes in the sport pool locker room.
- “No Shows” may be subject to a fee and a loss of reservation privileges.
- Members must check in at the front desk when they arrive.
Racquetball:
- Racquetball courts available for casual play. Two players maximum per court unless from the same family. Sign up available now. Register for a racquetball court one day in advance. Court assignment will be given upon arrival.
- Racquetball court reservations are for MEMBERS ONLY. You must be SIGNED IN to MindBody to see the sign up button.
Common areas:
- The lobby area is currently closed.
- The outdoor pool deck is open and available for use as long as members practice social distancing.
Kids Club: Opening the week of September 21st. Learn more.
Wellness Studios:
- Currently open for group classes.
- Open for Private Pilates lessons and small group Pilates equipment classes.
- Please check the Wellness Tab for more details.
Women’s Workout Area: Currently closed.
Sport Court/Basketball Courts: Available for shooting around. No games.
Track: Open when classes are not in session.
Guest Passes:
- Harbor is currently a Members Only club.
- Summer Membership options are available
Thank you for your support, flexibility and patience! We have been working hard to create the safest and best experience possible for our members.
We currently have a variety of personal training, small group training and group exercise options:
Personal Training:
Our personal trainers can meet you at the Club, at your neighborhood Park or Virtually at home. Special offers available for first time clients! Email [email protected] for more information.
Small Group Training Program:
Train for Life is our Small Group Training program.
Classes have resumed in-person in the club and virtually online.
Train for Life Virtual Classes
Train for Strength (Ladies Lifting) Live in the Club
Train for Life: Youth and Teen Strength and Athletic Conditioning
Train for Life: Summer Camp
Group Exercise:
Virtual classes to your home or wherever you are
LIVE classes in the Harbor and Wellness Studios- with masks
Wellness classes at Marshall Park (Check full schedule)
LIVE classes video streamed into the cycle studio to allow more participants in one time slot.
Registration will be available for all classes the day prior at 12:01am on our Club Automation scheduler.
There is no waiting list for classes. If you sign up and can no longer can attend, please let us know within a minimum of 4 hours of class, either by calling the club or by cancelling on Club Automation.
Classes sizes are currently limited to:
Outdoor = 18
In the club= 10
Additional livestream BodyPump to the cycle room = 8
LIVE in the club:
- 10 Boxes are located on the floor to mark space available socially distanced
Individual spray bottles and towels will be available to wipe off equipment after class. - Floors are cleaned between all classes.
- Please wear your mask for the entire class and while in the building.
Register for IN THE CLUB Classes
As a member, you are also able to access a Virtual Library of previously recorded classes. The page is password protected. Please contact Katy for access to the Virtual Library.
VIRTUAL Classes and Training
While we operate fewer classes LIVE in the Club, we have transitioned some classes to virtual. Check out the schedule here. You register for a spot and then will get the log-in information for the class.
As a member, you are also able to access a Virtual Library of previously recorded classes. The page is password protected. Please contact Katy for access to the Virtual Library.
Harbor Wellness Studios is now open for yoga, barre and Pilates classes. Studio doors open 10 minutes prior to class and are locked once class begins. The cardio area is not open at this time.
Pilates Reformer/Tower classes are also being offered at the Wellness Studios. Instructors are also available for Private Instruction.
Learn, grow, create & train for life!
We are excited to announce our new Youth Enrichment Program, a blended version of our summer camp and after school care. The Harbor Youth Enrichment Program offers a safe and structured setting where children ages 7 and up will receive 4 or 8 hours of enrichment to enhance their mind, body and spirit. Programming is led by education and fitness professionals and includes structured homework time, creative activities, tutoring, physical activity, quiet space and more!
- Session 1
- August 31-October 9th
- AM Session- 8:00 am-12:00 pm
- PM Session- 12:30 pm-4:30 pm
- August 31-October 9th
- Session 2
- October 12-November 20th
- AM Session- 8:00 am-12:00 pm
- PM Session- 12:30 pm-4:30 pm
- October 12-November 20th
Additional Youth Offerings:
Harbor Recess: Monday at 10:30 am and Wednesday at 10:45 am. Drop your kids off for some fun and games with our Harbor Youth Staff while you get your workout in. Kids ages 3 and up (must be potty trained).
- 11:00 pm on Thursday November 12th: MINDBODY will be turned off for reservations and registrations for Friday, November 13th. If you have any changes you need to make to reservations for Friday, November 13th please call Harbor at 608.831.6500 after we open at 5am. MINDBODY will be shut down so you will be unable to adjust on your own.
- 7:00 am on Friday, November 13th: Registration for all SATURDAY classes will open. You will need to create a new profile on Club Automation to register for classes or give the desk a call and we can get you registered (you still will need to create your own profile to sign up for classes in future.)
- Friday, November 13th- All members will need to create a new profile on Club Automation, more details coming for you.
- All Reservations for classes, pool times, workshops, swim lessons, etc will be done through the new Club Automation system
- All packages from MindBody will be transferred to Club Automation automatically
- An app will be available a few weeks after our initial launch
- Sign up for classes/pool reservation times will be available starting the day prior at 7:00 am (no more waiting up until midnight!!)
- A $5 fee will be charged to lap swimmers and group fitness class participants that cancel less than 4 hours before class or no shows (you can always call the desk to be earlier cancelled if you have an emergency or reason to need to cancel late.
DEDICATED CLEANING TEAM
In addition to our normal full time maintenance staff, we will have additional staff assigned to different areas of the club at cleaning/check In points.
CLEANING STATIONS
Towels and cleaning spray will be available at different stations throughout the club and at the entry points. Please return towels upon exiting the building.
CLEANING WIPES/HOSPITAL GRADE CLEANER
We will provide wipes & hospital grade cleaner throughout the club. It is important that all members diligently clean their equipment before and after use. You will have the option to take a towel and cleaner when you check in.
NIGHTLY DEEP CLEANING
We will be closed from 11pm-5am to allow for a building wide deep cleaning and to give our staff time to reassess the needs in certain areas. List of cleaning/sanitizing products used at end of packet.
A Safer Way To Be Together
Limited Number of Members in Each Space
Each area in the club will be limited in number of users based on appropriate distancing requirements from the government.
New, Extra Space
We will be utilizing all areas of club to help keep social distance and eliminate extra contact with other members. We will also utilize outdoor spaces and parks.
No Basketball or Racquetball
In accordance to Governor Evers orders, group sports courts will be closed until further notice. We hope to offer these options in the near future!
Spaced Equipment
Equipment has either been moved/spaced appropriately or blocked from use to maintain proper distancing. Everyone must wipe down their equipment before and after use.
In accordance to Governor Evers orders, group sports courts will be closed until further notice. We hope to offer these options in the near future!
Team Member Health Checks
All employees will complete a health screening before their shift. Temperatures will be taken and they will be checked for any symptoms. Employees are required to stay home if they have any symptoms.
Protective Wear
Staff who are interacting with members at check in points and front desk will be wearing masks for the first phase.
Staying Home
We are asking employees to continue to work from home whenever possible. We will limit tasks that have to be done at the club & around people.
Social Distancing
Staff will also social distance. At this time, employees will not be able to extended conversations or interactions with members. (Don’t take is personally!!)
Effective Monday, July 13th 2020, in accordance with Dane County Public Health, Emergency Order #8 masks must be worn while you are indoors at Harbor. The only exception at this time is when you are swimming indoors. We have a wide offering of outdoor classes as well as virtual options that you can do from home. Check mind body for the latest offerings.
“The mind, when housed within a healthful body, possesses a glorious sense of power”
— Joseph Pilate
Hear from our Members
Lynn H / On Turning 70
If you have been in any class in either the “big” gym or wellness with me this week you are all too aware that we have incorporated 70 push ups into each and every class, a total of 9 classes for me or 630 pushups later!!
Before this birthday I thought a great deal about what it means to age. I had breast cancer two years ago, I have arthritis and osteoporosis,both hips and half of one knee have been replaced, but I am strong and love going to the gym.
I love the workouts, the friendships and the challenges.
Going each morning to Harbor is more than routine. I have made so many friends and met so many interesting people of all ages and I have been able to watch myself get stronger and more fit over the years.
The idea of 70 pushups came out of my need to prove to myself that I could do it and to let younger people know that exercise can be fun at any age, as well as essential.
Fact in point , I am not afraid to fall on the ice because I have a great strong core that will help keep me safe, I can play on the floor and on the trampoline with my grand children, I can laugh, cough and sneeze without fear, and I can do the splits!
Thanks to all the wonderful instructors for helping me get here. Thanks to all the friends that keep me coming to class.
My plan is to do 80 in ten years.
Carla J / Outstanding Kids Club
I have been a member at Harbor since September 2007 and have long wished to share with you how fantastic Harbor’s Kids Club has been. The ladies in the Kids Club have been the friendliest, most dedicated team of child care providers that I have known! I have been pleasantly surprised that I have seen zero turnover of the staff in the last year and a half that we have been coming. It is highly unusual for any position not to experience turnover, so that leads me to believe that the KidsClub staff really love their jobs! This is evident not only in their longevity, but in their demeanor. The staff at Kidscare is always up-beat, they are extremely talented with children and babies, and friendly with parents. Generally, in a letter of this nature, I would single out one particular person who really impressed me. I am in the unusual position of not being able to single out any one person. I honestly feel the entire staff at KidsClub is really doing an exceptional job.
Thank you for providing such outstanding people to care for my children while I exercise. When I was considering signing up at Harbor, the quality of the KidsClub was the single most important factor in my decision to join. When I learned that Wendi Kuehn was the Director of Kids Club I knew my children would be in very capable hands. Wendi is extremely hard working and very dedicated. Since that very first day, l have never once been disappointed. You should be proud that you are able to offer first-class care to your members.
Alan H / Warm Water Rehab
I had hip replacement surgery 4 years ago, and my Doctor suggested that I take up water aerobics before surgery to firm up my muscles & bone mass. After my operation, I could hardly wait to get back to my water aerobics class. First, I went to the warm water pool to join the arthritis class for stretching and range of motion & then back to the lap pool for more strenuous workouts. Since the water is so buoyant, I have had no problems with my hip joint and love the workouts with my class mates. The instructors are all great with various routines & music which adds to the enjoyment. Another side benefit is that I have lowered my weight & have been able to maintain. I really miss my water aerobics class when I am not able to get to Harbor, where I have made many new friendships with their wonderful staff & members. My wife Harriet also participates in water aerobics & loves it too.
Stan R / Regaining and Active Lifestyle
Harbor has been a tremendous help to our lives over the past 5 years. In 2008, I had a hip that became infected, crippling me so that I could only walk very short distances using a walker.
My wife talked to the Harbor staff and they recommended that I participate in the warm water pool exercise classes. It was great as I was able to walk in the water and do many of the exercises.
It got me out of the house every day for a period of 3 months, relieving my frustration of not being able to bike and play hockey until I had the hip replaced.
The unisex dressing room enabled my wife to help me change clothes which I could not do alone.
Harbor is an important part of our lives as my wife attends classes 5 days per week, every week.
“Stan is 78 years old and is again playing hockey and biking. This testimonial shows the importance of Harbor in his regaining a very active lifestyle.
Fitness is a
Lifelong Pursuit
We truly believe Harbor Athletic Club is a club for all reasons. Whether your reason is to increase your fitness level, learn to relax by taking yoga, feel recharged in group exercise classes, or just want to stretch your muscles in the warm water pool, you can find it at Harbor.