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Page 28 of 72 o Interviews during the Study with area swim teams did identify a very strong commitment to rent pool space in the lap pool for use with the team’s youngest entry level swimmers who prefer the shallow warmer water.  There is potential for a summer recreation entry level swim team at the facility  Lap Swimming o Increased lap lane availability is factored into the sample pool schedule  We do not anticipate any significant masters swimming program based on the warm water in the lap pool FITNESS PROGRAMMING As with the aquatic programs, the fitness programs were relatively basic and personal training was not a significant portion of the overall fitness program. Even before the pandemic driven closer of the Lino Lakes YMCA the Y was losing fitness oriented members to fitness facilities and programs that offered more specialized training, more program options and the latest fitness trends appealing to a wider range of members and participants, often at a lower membership cost. The personal training options and opportunities are also a significant added benefit for the Rec and Community Center and can further help differentiate the Center. Expanded, enhanced, and new programs can include the following:  Higher intensity specialty fitness systems and programs  Increase in senior specific programs  Increased personal training with varying level and package options  Enhanced instructor expertise and quality  Continuing updated programming and equipment and adding new programs o It is very important to not allow Rec Center fitness programs to get stale or not keep up with the latest fitness trends. To achieve these enhanced fitness program goals it is worth exploring using more outside contract instructors with specialty expertise as well as explore partner program providers that can bring both expertise and training equipment and systems to the Center. (See Management and Partner Section of Report). Outside user groups or programs can also lease the exercise studios or workout spaces for programs not offered by the Rec and Community Center. These can include a wide range of programs such as martial arts, dance, fit boxing, mindful experience, and much more.