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Press Kit: Club at The Claremont
The Club at the Claremont, a 25,000-square-foot mind and body fitness experience, recently received an extensive rejuvenation of its already illustrious facilities as it continues to uphold its reputation as one of the leading facilities in the fitness industry. Part of The Claremont Resort & Spa -- a San Francisco Bay landmark located in the Berkeley Hills -- The Club at The Claremont seamlessly blends tradition with innovation by continuing to unify the history of a 40-year old membership with the enthusiasm and energy of young families beginning new traditions. Guests become members of the private Club at The Claremont during their stay and enjoy exclusive access to an array of newly renovated amenities. With the addition of innovative full circuit weight machines by Technogym – the official equipment of the 2008 Beijing Olympics - and 33 pieces of cardio equipment with LCD touch screens, The Club at Claremont is the epitome of what fitness should be. Furthermore, a newly dedicated room for award-winning Kinesis free-motion exercise equipment will take total body wellness to a new level for guests. In addition to nearly half a million dollars in unparalleled equipment, The Club also has new walls, flooring, six flat screen televisions and has been tastefully redecorated in earthy hues that evoke serenity and rejuvenation. Eight tennis courts were recently resurfaced in support of The Club’s national caliber tennis program. .
The fitness facility is unmatched with computerized aerobic equipment, a multi-purpose aerobic room, weight machines, a Somatic Arts room, Pilates equipment, and more than 66 mind and body fitness classes weekly, ranging from low-impact aerobics to yoga and dance. With the addition of “Kinesis,” The Club at Claremont remains on the cutting edge of fitness trends. Kinesis, a new state-of-the-art functional training system from Italy, incorporates a variety of stretching and resistance training exercises, which burns 30 percent more calories than traditional machines. The sprawling aquatic area is the finest in the area with two heated lap and recreational swimming pools, children’s wading area, jet-stream whirlpool hot tub and four saunas. The Claremont donated all previous cardio, strength and free-weight equipment to a local non-profit, Alameda County Medical Center.
The somatic arts practitioners who make up the fitness team at The Club have developed a unique program called Restorative Fitness that offers leading edge techniques like one-on-one yoga, therapeutic AI (active-isolated) stretch, Pilates-based conditioning, core strength weight training and hands-on bodywork. The Restorative Fitness? approach is centered on fitness, healing, personal insights and strength of the mind and body together to improve breathing, increase flexibility and provide for high-energy living throughout the day.
The Club at The Claremont’s 66 fitness classes per week are divided into three categories including Stillness, Fluidity and Muscular Conditioning. From typical Yoga and Pilates classes and cardio training to African Dance and Hula Lessons and aqua aerobics, the Club at the Claremont’s fitness schedule integrates the aspects of Restorative Fitness as necessary for any age or skill level.
The Bay Area’s best outdoor family aquatic facility, The Club at The Claremont boasts two 25-meter heated swimming pools, including one Olympic sized lap pool, and one jet-stream whirlpool Jacuzzi. Families and friends relax among more than 250 lounge chairs on the pool deck used to film Mrs. Doubtfire. The Club member and guest highlights also include a Master Swim Program for advanced athletes and swimming lessons and clinics for all ages and skill levels.
The Club at The Claremont’s tennis department strives to include everyone interested in tennis in one of many levels of activities. Players of all ages and abilities are welcome with a goal of making tennis fun, friendly, challenging and a lifetime sport whether for leisure or competition.
Ten outdoor tennis courts, six of which are illuminated for night play, are open for guest and member use. Expert instruction is available from USPTA certified professionals with use of ball machines, practice wall, game matching service and racket restringing on-site. Socials, junior programs, tournaments and private or group lessons are held year-round.
Rosie Bareis, The Club at The Claremont’s resident tennis expert, has over 20 years of teaching experience as a certified United States Professional Tennis Association professional and certified Professional Tennis Registry professional. Rosie is active in many capacities of Tennis throughout Northern California serving as a speaker and board member for USTA and USPTA. She offers professional instruction to guests and members of The Claremont Club including tailored private, semi-private and group lessons as well as specialty clinics.
The Kids’ Club Children’s Activity Center is a drop-off center for members and guests of The Claremont Resort & Spa. Children are encouraged to participate in group and individual activities in both indoor and outdoor space.
Friday is “Movie Night” at The Claremont Kids’ Club with exciting movies and snacks for kids of all ages. Parents enjoy a relaxing evening alone at the resort while kids partake in pizza, popcorn and refreshments. Families can also plan private birthday pool parties. Claremont Spa guests also take advantage of a three-hour free baby-sitting service while they relax in the Spa.
During the Summer, Winter and Spring break seasons, The Club at The Claremont offers Adventure Day Camp Programs for children between the ages of 4 to 10 years old. Daily activities include arts and crafts, sports and games, swimming, scavenger hunts, adventure hikes, specialty workshops such as Yoga for Children, Cooking with the Chefs in the resort kitchen and Hip Hop Dancing. Every other week the group attends an off-site field trip to local landmarks such as the Berkeley Botanical Gardens or the Chabot Space and Science Center.
The history, the community, the dynamic blend of members and staff and the leading edge programs are what continue to make The Club at The Claremont the “Jewel in the Berkeley Hills.” A membership of over 1,500 local Berkeley and Oakland residents, including families who have passed on memberships to three and four generations, enjoy VIP status for hotel accommodations, fine dining at Paragon Bar & Café or Jordan’s Restaurant, savings at The Claremont Spa and gift shops, discounts on banquet and conference services and access to exciting member-only events throughout the year including a Halloween Parade, Fourth of July BBQ and Jazz by the Pool. Local celebrities and politicians, including Bill Romanowski and XX can be found enjoying their membership benefits on a regular basis.
Born of a “golden” era, The Claremont Resort & Spa is perched majestically on a pristine mountainside in the Berkeley Hills, standing watch over the glistening Golden Gates of San Francisco Bay. Whether guests choose to partake in a fine meal and expertly poured cocktail at AAA Four-Diamond Jordan’s or casual Paragon Bar & Café, indulge in a “journey” from around the world in the 20,000 square-foot Claremont Spa -- named one of the nation’s top spas by Elle and Vogue magazines -- or spend the afternoon poolside at The Club at The Claremont bathed in rays that once tanned Barrymore and Garbo, this classic landmark is defined through its culture and distinctive atmosphere. The Claremont is a tradition, an entitlement of generations and America’s quintessential grand resort: its 279 uniquely designed rooms have a AAA Four-Diamond status where guests luxuriate in the famously captivating bay views enticing them to explore San Francisco and California’s wine country..
For more information about The Club at The Claremont, visit www.claremontresort.com
or call (800) 551-7266.