Town Square Reflections with Ellie Apland
Town Square Community Center has made it its mission to promote a healthy community, and who better to help you get (and stay) healthy and fit is Green Lake Fitness’s experienced manager and personal trainer, Ellie Apland.
Ellie, now a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, had her personal struggles with strength and mobility whether it be from age or inactivity, with Wisconsin winters not being especially helpful either. She began working out and discovered that taking advantage of the 24-hour fitness center improved her mood, balance, flexibility, and metabolism.
“Staying active is good for your body, mind, and spirit. Especially when winter sets in, or other activities aren’t available, the fitness center is a great tool to help keep you moving and in shape.”
Along with the Fitness Center, Ellie has taken advantage of and enjoyed Town Square Community Center programs and The Market at Town Square for several years making it only natural for her to accept the job of managing Green Lake Fitness at Town Square too.
Funds raised at the 2019 White Hot Party supported the recent fitness center enhancements, including a 24-hour key-fob system, carpeting, and rubber flooring, improved wi-fi, and more. Many of the rooms have gotten a fresh coat of paint to improve the space’s overall appearance and appeal, and new floor in several spaces. There is new software to handle membership for more convenience much more convenience and reliability. Speakers were installed to make the environment more enjoyable and energetic through music. Last but not least, the entrance relocated from the back of Town Square to the front (Hill Street) and we created a nice entryway to welcome people to the gym. Also, adjustments made due to the pandemic including providing extra cleaning supplies such as spray bottles, disinfecting wipes, and hand sanitizer.
Ellie is excited that they intend to increase their offerings of classes, educational opportunities, and personal training to help people meet their goals AND have fun doing it. Green Lake Fitness will continue to improve their selection of equipment to meet the needs of its members. You will see more replacements of carpet with rubber flooring, more mirrors added where needed, expanded spaces, and more interesting and inspiring music, art, quotes, and other decor.
“We offer a lot of variety, quality, and opportunity to get healthy in a comfortable setting. We are here to help you and are always trying to improve on your behalf.”
For more information and to register as a member, visit the Green Lake Fitness website or stop down meet Ellie Apland any Monday, Wednesday, or Friday from 9 am - 2 pm. She'll show you around and give you the scoop on the current specials, including 90 days for $99.