We'd love to have you as a member of our family. Already, our members are receiving spectacular results with our specialized programs.

From energy management to vitality management to nourishment coaching and management, Xanadu Health Club is not just a fitness facility - we are so much more.

Funny enough, we've had some members come in just to use our showers or private juice bar. Others simply come in the evening to relax by the fireplace in the exclusive patio.

We are convinced that there is a place in Xanadu for you and your family and we've taken steps to make it easier.
Come in and ask about the program!

Open for business. We've been hard at work the last several weeks to make Xanadu that perfect place you've been waiting for. Imagine a place where you can relax. Where you can learn new things and where you can feel at home. Where you get personal attention and care.

We invite you to take a tour of our facility today to learn more about our unique experience. Sustainable cork flooring. Independent steam room. Showers that you will rave about. Treadmills and equipment that fit your body and goals. From special classes and programs to a PGA-certified putting green, you'll find everything you need right here.

We'll be posting new photos regularly from now on to ensure you can experience the club on our website.

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Paving the way to Xanadu!

We're temporarily stopping our pre-sale at the Xanadu Health Club trailer. From Monday August 24 to Friday August 28 our parking lot will be in the process of being paved. All are welcome to come out to the site after August 28 as the pre-sale will resume as normal.

At last! Pre-sale has arrived!

Now that the construction has reached its final phase, we are excited to announce that pre-sale will be underway starting June 29th at 10:00 AM.

Why come to pre-sale?

1. By visiting us in person we will review everything that our membership offers, from the member lounge to the patio, to integrated training, to nutritional programs to theme nights!

2. You'll see a blueprint of the club, various photographs of the construction, and get a detailed fact sheet about all we have to offer.

3. Finally, during pre-sale we will offer the lowest rate Xanadu Health Club membership will ever be, period.

Pre-sale is held at the Xanadu Health Club trailer at 446 Advance Blvd in Lakeshore, Ontario. Pre-sale hours are as follows:

Monday - Thursday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

We look forward to seeing you there!



In the pictures above you can see the screen enclosed Lanai and its glass doors to the outside, as well as cultured being installed by the local trades.

We're proud to say that Xanadu has provided over 300 local jobs to trades and installers since September 2009 and we'll employing dozens of local workers upon opening.

Certainly is an exciting time!

We've been busy making plans to reveal some juicy pieces of information about Xanadu later this month with the launch of our upcoming pre-sale. Further details will come in the next several days.

In the meantime, you can see we've been working on the exterior facade, and finalizing the drywalling of the interior. Much has been accomplished by the several dozen local trades we've been proud to have on on-site for many weeks. Their work ethic and attention to detail is superb and we're truly grateful.

Below you'll see some special shapes suspended from the ceiling. We have big plans for what goes underneath - something everyone at the club can take part in.


You'll notice with the walls coming up that the club itself is extremely open, with high ceilings, collaborate space, and some special areas reserved for something very cool indeed.

Outside, the brick work and cultured stone is being put into place and already we can start to see the mood of the complex change towards something natural, uncluttered, and exotic. Next week we've got some big announcements coming that can help you come and discover Xanadu for yourself, on-site and in person.

Busy at work. With dozens of local workers on-site, we're working hard at putting some special finishes on the outside of the club such as the beautiful cultured stone you see above.

At left and below, you'll notice we've put up a lot of the framing inside the club. Bold, curving walls flow throughout, connecting and promoting exploration.

The change rooms are coming along nicely, with the drywalling and mudding starting. Features include fashionable tiling throughout, innovative use of glass, and spectacular lighting. We've got some special surprises about these areas we'll reveal as they progress, which makes them so unique.

On the cardio deck, the concrete base is beginning to set and the wooden frame has been removed. We've been installing wiring throughout the back wall as well for some special lighting features and for the cardio deck itself.

Other things we've been working on are flowing shapes that will suspend from the ceiling at various parts. Of course, describing them in writing would be difficult, so we'll gather photos and drawings soon so we can post online.

Long story short, as we come together the following weeks, you'll see how the layout is not only very logical, but purposeful, open concept, and inviting. From specialized tile to lighting effects to the use of natural materials, the inside alone will be stunning from all angles. Best of all, this time and investment is really for your benefit, since we're confident you can take part in every facet of Xanadu regardless of your background.

You'll notice in the photo above, the concrete floor has now been poured all throughout the interior of the club, and boy has it energized the group. With dozens of local workers on site each day now, walls are coming up, and drywalling and mudding has begun.

At left you'll see the full cardio deck, which is quite expansive, able to hold dozens of pieces of state of the art equipment for those of all experiences.

The concrete base has now been completed and the staircases are also now poured and completed. Of course, it can take weeks to properly set, but we're rolling ahead.

Also at work on the interior now is extensive wiring installation and electrical work, mechanical preparations, and installation of the interior duct work throughout the main area of the club. Insulation is now also complete throughout the interior.

Below, you'll notice we've now begun to add cultured stone to the exterior, and we're completing the original brick work that frames the stone throughout the outside. Windows are now sealed and we're preparing much of the stone work on the West wall that sits behind the club. We want Xanadu to look great from ALL angles!

We'll keep you posted on what all these features and materials mean for you as a member and why our comprehensive approach goes beyond what you may have experienced at other facilities!

Today we finished the pouring of concrete for our superb cardio deck. It's a majestic presentation where our state-of-the art equipment will go. We've chosen only products that can be used by the most members, from advanced workouts to friendly introductory movements. Plus, members will not have to search for their favourite equipment since it all is organized into one neat arrangement.

Outside we've been working on sealing the glass panes, and finalizing the coatings that go behind the stone work and brick work.

At the front picture below you'll notice we've now added brick along the front of the building, and we'll be preparing for our custom stone work which will begin in the coming days.

Where you see the yellow sheathing is a special area that opens the club out to the patio, namely where members are served natural drinks and snacks to help them start the day.

Also on the inside has been some steady preparation work for our beautiful flooring, which we will post pictures of, as well as the tiling to be done in the changing areas that will be stunning.

We've also finished the framing of the yoga room, mechanical areas, change rooms, and started the drywalling process in the curvy change room entryways.

As things go along we're making tweaks here and there to ensure the plans ultimately match our grand vision. With natural lighting, colours, stone work, water features, and beautiful flooring, things are coming together quickly and in one week's time we're told we will hardly recognize the place!

Our next entry we'll feature the inside colour scheme, details of fireplace features and natural lighting. By next week we will gradually reveal details such as our world-class saunas and steam rooms that are not found anywhere else in Canada. Of course, our email supporters will hear it first!

We're excited about the buzz in the international community about what we're creating here at Xanadu Health Club. For over 3 years, we've been an international member of IHRSA, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association. This association of over 9,700 health clubs in over 78 countries is dedicated to helping communities benefit from fitness programs while at the same time researching how health clubs can serve you better.

As a member, we've done incredible research and planning over the last three years developing our concept and feeding off decades of local experience in serving the Windsor-Essex region. From supporting local workers to creating customized plans for those new to a "health club" experience, we've surely benefited from being part of a worldwide organization.

What was truly exciting for us came in January of 2009, when Xanadu was featured within the Club Business International magazine, the world's premier health industry trade magazine that spotlights the best and brightest ideas, trends, and new concepts and is distributed to thousands of management teams from around the world that are part of the IHRSA network.

You'll notice the photo in the article matches the entry we did on August 7, 2009 , when we gave out 2000 spruce trees to people across Essex County as part of our efforts for community members to "grow with us" during our construction. The article speaks of the results of our efforts, how it was accepted by the association as something unique and innovative and how executing this simple concept is an example of a true industry leader.

Click here to read the article.

It's superb to be recognized for the efforts made thus far to connect with the community and move Xanadu ahead of the curve, before we even open our doors! By using the feedback and support of our members, we'll not only continue to innovate, lead, and develop, there is no doubt in our mind others will notice the unique offering and style we bring to the table. Just thought we'd like to share!

We thought we would share this week in pictures and update this section a bit to show you what we've accomplished so far. We now have numerous trades working around the clock. Plumbers to electricians to designers to HVAC installers to cement workers. One big Xanadu family.

The big ticket item at least for us was seeing the walls come up this week in the change area section. Dozens of curving, flowing walls connect each room to the next, where both men and women have their own independent steam room and world-class sauna. We've revealed previously we are choosing the same supplier for our systems as the 2010 Olympic Games along with over a dozen 5-star resorts around the world.

In fact, our sauna quality, size and workmanship will officially be unmatched anywhere else in Canada. It's what makes Xanadu so different, and why we're proud to call this area home to our unique concept.

As you can see in the photos, the vapour barrier is complete on the outside and we are now starting the brick wall on the West wall moving around the sides and eventually finishing at the front.

Above the brick will be this beautiful cultured stone installed by local workers we simply love to support.

Below you'll see some of the crew busy working today on some cement work on the inside. With so many hands helping out right now, we are ensuring that we will get the required preparations done to launch by late summer this year. Details will be ready for when pre-sale begins in June. Send any questions via the INSPIRE US page.

We wanted to do cartwheels across the property this week (but it was too wet) after the construction crews began pouring the flooring for the change rooms and entryway. It's so exciting because we can now visualize all the walls and special areas of the club. The underground plumbing is all complete, and our local HVAC suppliers and installers have been steadily working on the ventilation while our electrical crews are starting their work with the goal of getting ready to put up the interior walls in the next couple of weeks.

We took our time figuring out what final materials we will be choosing for the flooring but what we've settled on you'll be so happy with. We'll try to snap a photo of the materials shortly and post online along with all the real details about the club.

We're also proud to announce that pre-sale will be starting on schedule in June.

More information will be ready on how pre-sale will all work, where to go, when our hours will be and what types of things we'll be able to provide you when you come. Look forward to keeping in touch!

This week we've added some additional coats to the outside layering and are set to continue additional work on the exterior as the cold weather subsides and things dry up again. We've got plenty of time!

On the inside is where we've been really busy this week and will continue to be extremely busy as we now bring more and more trades into the fold.

Our email blast that goes out Thursday will show you some additional photos of our progress and a taste of the interior design that will be apparent throughout the club. Shown in the photo below is one of our trusted local tradesmen working hard to prepare the interior for the next wave of trades to follow.

We are also excited to ramp up our hiring efforts this week, as we will be starting the interview and training process this summer. Additional dates and details will be provided shortly.

Stay tuned also for photos of the exterior reveal, a showcase of our outdoor training areas, and our innovative open concept for our spinning and aerobics rooms.

Besides our attention being spent on making sure the materials and colours we choose for the inside are as natural and eco-friendly as possible, you may have noticed the further progress we made this week on the exterior coating outside.

At the back of the building you can see now we've covered all the way up to the top, and have started to develop the South walls next.

On the inside, we've been working at getting the plumbing moving as quickly as possible, so we had to close down Advance Blvd briefly while we made some adjustments to the piping below the road surface.

By the end of next week we'll have our more concrete timelines in place and will have some exciting samples of the interior decor to show you. We just wanted to make sure you saw what we've been doing today!

With the Spring weather upon us and the ground beginning to dry, we've been working diligently last week starting on the surface preparation for the exterior. Rosati Group has been superb working around the clock to prep the inside and outside of Xanadu so we can open as soon as possible.

You can see in the accompanying photos the glass has been installed, various stone work has started which will provide a strong foundation, and we've begun putting an initial coat on top of the yellow sheathing barrier that we had up all Winter long.


With the ground drying up and the temperatures becoming more friendly, we're looking to provide a number of special details to you by June, 2009:

• Details of the upcoming pre-sale slated for June, 2009 including location and dates
• Previews of the interior of the club, including eco-friendly materials, sketches, updated construction photos as work progresses, and special details about why we've decided on the items we have
• Snapshots of the special equipment we will be bringing in that no one else in North America has or will have by the time we open our doors
• Details of what our membership packages include, such as facility features, hours, special events
• A blueprint of the club broken down into regions so you can see the various aspects of our design and why it will be inviting, friendly, and open like nothing you've seen before
• An anticipated schedule for our indoor and outdoor programs, including spinning, aerobics, yoga, pilates, special classes and learning sessions
• Information about a very special area of the club that is also unique to our concept, one that every member of our facility can take advantage of and come away with something practical
• Details of our outdoor training areas and vision, along with specifics of what our specialized programs will offer to those new to the health club environment
• An interactive look at the full service offering we will provide that puts everything you need to take care of your health all in one place
• A summary of the hundreds of letters of support from visitors such as yourself as to what we are setting as out goals to accomplish (based on the feedback) and how we will meet them

With spring creeping up to us this week, we can tell you're as anxious as us to see some more movement on the construction site. As the grounds dry and the glass settles into shape, we've accelerated the interior work starting this week to get the initial walls prepared and the flooring nice and level.

It's been quite fun the last couple of weeks mix matching colour palettes, getting feedback on textures and testing out different finishes for longevity and luster. Of course, these had to be just right.

Ultimately since this is YOUR place to meet your goals and take charge (with our help if you wish) of your health, we'll want YOUR input as well once we narrow down our selections. Here are just a few of the hundreds of comments sent to us since our process began:

""I just wanted to say, that i appreciate everything you guys do, for the health of people and for the community! Your enthusiasm is contagious and I would be proud to be a member."

"I've been to the local gyms on a free trial but I am eagerly awaiting Xanadu and all the wonderful things you offer. Would love to see the interior as you are completing it. Please????"

"Never doubt for a second that there is excitement around what you guys are doing. I'm open to something new, something fresh, and Xanadu really feels to me that is what I will will be getting."

"It's amazing to hear Xanadu will have classes covering many different styles. I would love Xanadu to be a destination to come to for an evening to relax or learn something new. Keep me posted this summer"

Long story short, this spring we focus on the flooring, plumbing and electrical, framing, drywalling, tiling, woodworking and everything in between. For example, the exquisite changing and rejuvenation areas are to provide comfort, freedom, relaxation, and peace of mind. In fact, we'll reveal this Spring our full blueprint, and allow you to explore each major region of Xanadu and how each will be perfect for what your needs are, regardless of fitness level, age, challenge, or goals.

By late Spring, we will provide a full detailed list of all of our amentias and programs before the launch of Pre-Sale season, and we will also provide a definite Grand Opening date as the interior and exterior construction nears completion. From hear on out there are certainly clear skies ahead.

Hooray! At last a sign of spring coming near ...you'll notice our front entrance now has our custom glass installed as of today and boy are we excited. What this means is that the inside will finally be fully sealed from the elements and we'll be able to get the trades moving quickly to work around the clock getting the surfaces prepared inside.

In fact, the email to go out later this week will now show glimpses of our detailed plans, such as the textures and colours we've chosen in consultation with supporters like yourself. For example, we think it is only fair to use natural materials as much as possible and conserve waste during construction.

As for our final timeline, by next week, we'll continue to fine tune our interior materials and as the walls come up and the inside takes shape, we'll provide regular updates as to what is going on and what you're really looking at. We want to make sure you can fully visualize the concept of Xanadu before we get into pre-sale season, which is when our membership packages will be publicly revealed.

Of course, we're always eager to hear feedback about what you feel is important to you and the challenges you face. We want to be a solid partner you can depend on that can help you meet your goals, and we'll ensure that attitude and assistance is available right from day one - the way it should be.

While the Winter weather draws to a close, we can't help but anticipate putting elbow grease into finishing the outside of the club and so the first order of business next week is installing the rest of the glass for the front entrance. At the same time, the local trades hired from across the region will be in and out working on the interior in March with an accelerated timeline to get Xanadu open as soon as possible. With things coming together so quickly now, we're simply astounded at the great feedback we've received from our supporters as to what they want to get out of Xanadu.

With the speedy schedule ahead of us, we'll be looking to give the inside scoop as to what Xanadu will soon fully look like and why our revolutionary layout and equipment will make it easier for you to get on the path to healthier living and healthier thinking. The way we see it, Xanadu is a place that brings peace of mind, and so finding classes that fit your schedule and equipment you need should be trouble-free.

For example, one of the last emails we sent out some time ago also mentioned how our saunas and steam rooms will be able to stand the test of time ...after all, Las Vegas resorts and the 2010 Olympics use the same supplier. We also mentioned about a large outdoor patio that will be open to all members, willing to cater to many cravings or thirsts.

As we move forward at full force this Spring, you can expect that we'll provide concrete facts about what Xanadu membership will fully offer you and why this is certainly unlike any other facility in the region.

By working together with you and by listening to feedback, we will not only make sure Xanadu is built the way our members desire but we'll ensure that the door will continue to be open for suggestions and improvements for years to come. Let's just say our bigger plans only just begin once the opening day arrives.

There have been a couple comments as to what we've been busy doing during these last couple of weeks. Undoubtedly, you won't see a barrage of equipment out when its still sub-zero temperatures, but rest assured things are still progressing well for us to hold our pre-sale this spring and open by mid-2009.

In the photo above you can see the new front panels of glass as well as the steel framing that surrounds the front facade where the glass will be installed in 2 weeks. There were just so many custom cut panels we had to do it in stages, but they are fresh on their way to the construction site.

One thing we have noticed is with the snow melting a bit, the parking lot has become like a large playground, where we are tempted to splash around in the puddles until we're called inside for hot cocoa. Unfortunately, the tires on our trucks aren't letting us through as easy as we'd like, so we'll let the water settle down a bit before we try anything fancy.

We also spent this week training how we'll make sense of all of the information that Xanadu will be holding about our programs, events, classes, and member lounge, so we've got back into town with a full list of things to be doing these next couple of weeks.

As mentioned previously we want to focus on the interior while the season dries up and the sun comes out more regularly. Next on the list for the interior is finalizing the surface materials and colours. We've got some fabulous input from some local supporters who want Xanadu to be as effective as possible, and we'll be sure to post it as well as the weeks progress.

Enjoy the remainders of the season and keep your chin up, as always! We're here to stay. Oh, and the next email to go out (at the end of the week) will show even more glimpses of our plans for Xanadu.