Best of Clark County 2011: SPORTS
FITNESS FACILITY: Anytime Fitness
A friendly helpful staff, convenient hours, and locations that work make Anytime Fitness a winner for 2011.
Comments from our readers:
"They have great personal trainers, and a beautiful machine setup."
"Small, well equipped 24/7 365 days a year."
"They have a complete line of the best exercise equipment in use."
"Equipment in good working order, clean, friendly owner, fun to watch happenings in park while on treadmill."
"Owner Paul is the best, he is always willing to help you out, machines are clean with no wait times. Great trainers, too. I will never go anywhere else!"
WINNER: Anytime Fitness, downtown at 710 Esther St., (360) 630-5350; 5115 NE 82nd Ave. #101, 98662, (360) 450-6096.
RUNNERS UP: 24 Hour Fitness, NW Personal Training, LA Fitness, Firstenburg Center, Lakeshore Athletic Club
YOGA/PILATES: barre3
Offer something new, something different, and a newcomer to the local fitness scene takes the lead in popularity. That’s barre3. Drawing from the three disciplines of ballet -- barre work, yoga, and Pilates -- their popular workouts can be done at home, on the road while traveling, or in their studio with other fans.
Comments from our readers:
"Fun workout with amazing instructors. The hour flies by and I've seen huge results!"
"It's a full body workout in just an hour. I've seen incredible changes in my body in a short period of time."
"Fantastic teachers! This class has made me so much stronger and I feel great every day I attend."
"My workout experience is very fulfilling. I leave with a sense of accomplishment in feeling stronger, taller and more balanced. The workouts are intense, however I am never so sore the next day that I can't move."
WINNER: barre3, 16415 SE 15th St., Suite 108, Vancouver, WA 98683, (360)314-6769
RUNNERS UP: Anytime Fitness, Pilates for Life, Vancouver Yoga
SPORTING GOODS: Camas Bike & Sport
If you want to sell a product and develop a successful locally owned business, make the effort to be involved in the community you serve, and use your focus to enrich the lives of others! Those quality, plus knowledgeable staff and great customer service, clearly makes Camas Bike and Sport a best choice for 2011.
Comments from our readers:
"They're always very helpful, friendly, they have a great selection and if you don't see what you want they'll order it for you. Bonus - free tune-ups for your bike if you buy it there!"
"Awesome people! They try to get your kids involved in fitness setting up bike rides several times a week, great store!! :0)"
"The employees are happy to share tips even with beginners time after time."
"Excellent product lines, service, and a friendly atmosphere. The shop racing team is very fun and supportive."
"Ed Fisher, the owner of Camas Bike and Sport, has built a great shop. His selection of quality bikes, his knowledge, and his staff make this shop an enjoyable place to visit. Ed organizes group riding events, formed a Camas High School mountain bike racing team, (first team in SW WA), and has been very involved in the promotion of downtown Camas."
WINNER: Camas Bike & Sport, 240 NE 3rd Avenue, Camas, WA, (360) 210-5160
RUNNERS UP: Big 5, Athlete's Corner, Fit Right NW
FAVORITE GOLF HOLE: No. 18 at Camas Meadows
According to the Camas Meadows website, the 18th hole is the shortest of the four par 5's and offers a great chance to end the day with a birdie. The hole has a sharp dogleg left as trees line the left side of the fairway. Big hitters can reach the green in two, provided their drives can get past the aforementioned dogleg. And while the bunkers surrounding the green aren't a welcome sight, the hole does have "the beauty of the clubhouse as its backdrop." Which could be a fine place to celebrate that round-ending bird. Camas Meadows had other holes nominated (4, 9, 16) while the 7th and 10th holes at Lewis River also garnered mention. The 10th and 11th holes at Cedars Golf Club also make the list. As far as complete courses, Camas Meadows and The Cedars received the most mentions.
WINNER: Camas Meadows (18th hole), 4105 NW Camas Meadows Drive, Camas, WA, 98607, 360-833-2000.
RUNNERS UP: Lewis River (10th), Steakburger (13th), Green Mountain (18th)
