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Frequently Asked Questions 

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Here are the answers to the most common questions.  If you can't find the information you need here, please feel free to call us at 414.529.9900.

 

  • What are the hours I can use the club to workout?
    We offer convenient hours to get your exercise in! Monday thru Thursday 5AM - 10PM, Friday 5AM to 9PM. Saturdays 7AM to 7PM and Sundays 7AM to 5PM.
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  • What are your Holiday Hours?
    Easter: Closed Memorial Day: Closed Independence Day: Closed Labor Day: Closed Thanksgiving Day: OPEN 7AM - 2PM Christmas Eve: OPEN 7AM - 2PM Christmas Day: Closed New Year's Eve: OPEN 7AM - 2PM New Year's Day: Closed
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  • Where are you located?
    We are conveniently just 10 minutes from Southridge Mall, located just 1/4 mile south from Hwy 100 (Ryan Road) and Hwy 36 (Loomis Road) in Franklin. 8800 South 102nd Street Franklin, WI 53132 414. 529. 9900
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  • Are you near any local shopping?
    About 10 minutes from Southridge Mall on the south side of Milwaukee and 2-3 minutes from strip mall and grocery stores.
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  • How is the parking situation?
    We have more than enough parking to accomodate our members! The parking lot is shared with the movie theater.
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  • What comes with my membership?
    Over 80 Group Fitness classes to choose from. (Some specialty classes are available at additional cost.) Towel service with beautiful, full wood lockers, private showers with body wash and shampoo. Clean locker rooms include body lotion, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrush, razor and shaving cream. Get 95% of the water out of your swim suit with our 'swim suit spinner'in less than 10 seconds. Steam room in both locker rooms. Locker rooms are also connected to the massage therapy rooms for easy disrobing. Use of all state-of-the-art strength training and cardio equipment. Use of three luxurious pools.
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  • Who on your staff helps me get results?
    Our Membership Services representative will provide you with a half hour introductory orientation to the club. You will recieve information about the many amenities Innovative has to offer, including our beautiful locker rooms, towel service, equipment and how to access services; such as personal training, massage and spa treatments, nutrition services and weight management services. A Fit Pro will provide a one-hour session to review medical data and provide a program at no charge. If you have an injury or question about your ability to start an exercise program our licensed physical therapists will provide a half hour screening at no charge. We also have on staff a Sport Dietician that will consult with new members for fifteen minutes about their eating habits at no charge. *PLEASE NOTE: Complementary introduction services are available to new clients only. Please see flyers for information about service fees. Each of these health professionals are also available for on-going serfor a reasonable fee.
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  • Do you have any nutritional and weight loss programs?
    Yes, we offer multiple services and options to fit the many needs of our members. The key is finding what method works best for you. We have a Sport Dietician and a Certified WellCoach on staff for behavior modification to achieve lasting weight management results. Personal Trainers are available for customized exercise programs and also use the AEPX Bodybugg system to monitor and train clients. The body bug is a small unit worn on your arm that monitors your caloric expenditure 24 hours per day and is connected to a web site that takes the caloric data you down load and compare it to the online food diary you keep on their web site and provides a huge amount of information on what to eat when to eat and how much to eat according to all the information it is keeping on you.
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  • Do you have a Juice Bar for energy drinks?
    We have a café with energy and protein drinks along with a limited breakfast and light lunch menu. Our menu includes smoothies, juices, sandwiches, bagels, salads, protein bars, muffins, coffee and other healthy snack items.
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  • What about the Group Fitness classes?
    Group Fitness classes will provide members with instruction for safe participation and also provide the motivation needed to get results. Choose from over 80 weekly classes!
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  • What programs produce the best results to lose weight?
    Any of our Fit Pros can customize a specific program that revolves around the needs, goals and interests of the client. These specialized programs produce the best results because you co-create it with your needs in mind. We also offer duet and group personal training sessions to help produce great results. The new APEX Bodybugg program documents your daily activity and dietary levels. We are confident in this type of weight management program due to the 24 hour per day monitoring that the APEX Bodybugg provides.
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  • To tone up?
    We believe body fat percentage vs. lean body mass is of most importance. So weight loss and toning up are really the same thing. We only have one scale in the whole club. We offer free body fat assessments at any time to current members along with body circumference measurements. We also offer a variety of Group Fitness classes - over 80 to choose from! These combine strength and cardio training to help loose weight and tone up.
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  • How much equipment do you have?
    Weight stack equipment - Badger Magnum select-o-rise, Free Motion cable select-o-rise, and Kieser compressed-air resistance equipment Free weights - polyurethane plates and dumbells, badger magnum free weights and free weight equipment and benches Cardiovascular equipment - LifeFitness treadmills, elliptical cross trainers, stationary and recumbent bikes; Precor EFX ellipticals; Star Trac Treadmills, elliptical cross trainers, stationary and recumbent bikes; Keiser elliptical cross trainers , SciFit recumbent bike with upper body ergometers; Stairmaster Stepmill; NuStep recumbent steppers; LeMond Rev Master Spinning stationary bikes
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  • What experts do you have on staff?
    We have a registered Sport Dietician, a certified WellCoach, certified Massage Therapists, a Reiki master, state licensed Physical Therapist and Personal Trainers.
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  • Who are the group fitness instructors?
    All of our Group Fitness Instructors are certified for land or water - dependent on their specialty. Also arthritis foundation certified for water and land classes.
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  • What kinds/brands of equipment do you have?
    Weight stack equipment - Badger Magnum, Free Motion, and Kieser Free weights - polyurethane free weights, badger magnum free weights Lifefitness treads, cross trainers, and bikes Precor EFX machines, Star Trac, SciFit and NuStep.
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  • How many square feet is the club?
    52,545 sq ft
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  • Do you have dedicated space for classes?
    Yes, we have three Group Fitness Studios. Studios 'A' and 'B' are 1500 sq ft each and a middle partition can be slid out of the way to make one 3000 sq ft room for larger classes. We also have a third smaller studio for Spinning and mind/body classes.
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  • How old is the equipment?
    Four years or less
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  • How is it maintained and by whom?
    We have full time in-house maintenance. None of our pieces is out of use for more than three or four days if parts are needed and usually its only hours before units are repaired; so availability is top notch.
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  • What is your cleaning schedule and who does it?
    We have in-house cleaning done during the day and after the club is closed. Cleaning is done on a daily basis to help maintain its appearance.
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  • What educational programs are offered?
    We offer FREE Health Educational Seminars; presented by physicians, licensed physical therapist and other health care professionals to help inform and educate our members. They are always free and open to the public. Limited seating, so reservations are required.
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  • Where can I learn about nutrition and fitness?
    The personal trainers give a free initial visit the Sport Dietician provides a free initial consult and we have trainers on the floor for additional information. You can also hire one of our many health professionals to work with you for a variety of your needs. A free newsletter is both mailed and emailed to each of our members on a quarterly basis.
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  • Do you offer baby sitting or child care services?
    Child care is available for just two dollars for up to three hours. This is a safe, fun and nuturing environment for your children while you workout.
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  • What do you carry in your Pro Shop?
    T-shirts, sweatshirts, shorts, yoga pants, tanks, baseball hats and visors, digital radios, pedometers, heart rate monitors, exercise balls and thera-bands, vitamins and supplements.
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  • What if the person I ask doesn't have an answer, what then?
    The owners are on premise 5 days per week also we read comments from our comment box every day and respond to each of them.
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  • What memberships do you offer?
    Month to month One year Two year Then within that individual, couple, senior, senior couple, student
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Milwaukee Area's Top Choice in Health and Fitness

Innovative Health and Fitness
8800 South 102nd Street
Franklin, WI   53132

414-529-9900
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