The Shades of Green Resort offers a Fitness Center which is open 24/7 for your fitness needs while on your Walt Disney World vacation. Both cardio and resistance equipment are available.
Even at the height of my fitness and with the best of intentions, I’ve never exercised more than the first two mornings of any WDW vacation. You may have better luck, but you’ll probably be on your feet 10+ hours a day while touring the parks, so your mileage may vary…
Your room key is required for entry, The fitness center is designed for guests ages 14 & up. Guests between the ages of 14 -17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
See how others rate Shades of Green’s Gym
The gym is located on the lower level under the lobby. Take the stairs or elevator (on the Java Cafe side of the lobby), or head down the ramp near the patriotic Mickey statue. In either case exit the building and follow the covered walkway that runs along the back of the building below the lobby.
The gym has all of the usual machines.
Water and towels are provided and the air conditioning keeps the temperature is just right for a workout.
Both aerobic, weight machines, and gree weights are available.
After your workout have a refreshing dip in one of Shades of Green’s Pools
Equipment Available:
- Two (2) Woodway 4FRONT treadmills with 21” touchscreen
- One (1) Woodway CURVE FTG with a 10” touchscreen
- Two (2) Precor Adaptive Motion Trainers (AMTs) with 15” touchscreen
- One (1) Life Fitness INTEGRITY+ Cross-Trainer (Elliptical) with 24” touchscreen
- One (1) Life Fitness INTEGRITY+ Recumbent Bike with 24” touchscreen
- One (1) Life Fitness INTEGRITY+ Upright Bike with 24” touchscreen
- One (1) Hammer Strength Select Hip & Glute Machine
- One (1) Life Fitness Optima Series Leg Extension/Curl Machine
- One (1) Life Fitness Insignia Leg Press Machine
- One (1) Hammer Strength MTS Chest Press Machine
- One (1) Hammer Strength MTS Row Machine
- One (1) Hammer Strength MTS Shoulder Press Machine
- One (1) Life Fitness Leg Raise
- One (1) Life Fitness Signature Adjustable Decline Bench
- One (1) Life Fitness Signature Multiple Adjustable Bench
- One (1) Cable Motion Dual Adjustable Pulley “Cable Crossover” Machine
- One (1) Life Fitness Optima Series Lat Pulldown/Low Row Machine
The Shades of Green’s Gym Ratings
Here’s how MDT Readers rate the Shades of Green Gym on a 1 to 5 scale in our Shades of Green Surveys.
You will also see the following symbols after the numerical rating to indicate the most recent trend:
- Rating Increased is +
- Rating Decreased is –
- No Change is =
This symbol is then followed by how much the rating changed.
Overall Gym Rating – 4.15, =
Reader Comments:
Great gym and clean.
Good selection of equipment, Always clean and accessible.
Never busy. Good ion of equipment for the use it gets.
Comparable to, if not better than, most hotel gyms
Very big resort, it could be bigger to accommodate everyone
See the Full Survey Post for all ratings plus guest comments in each category!
Your Thoughts
How about You? Will you be working out during your stay at Shades of Green? Let us know in the comments section below!
Shades of Green Fitness Center — Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Shades of Green Fitness Center located?
The Fitness Center is located on the lower level beneath the lobby. Take the stairs or elevator on the Java Café side of the lobby, or use the ramp near the patriotic Mickey statue, then follow the covered walkway along the back of the building.
What are the Fitness Center’s hours?
The Shades of Green Fitness Center is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for registered resort guests.
Who can use the Fitness Center?
The Fitness Center is available to guests ages 14 and up. Guests ages 14–17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. A room key is required for entry.
What types of equipment are available?
The Fitness Center features both cardio and resistance training equipment, including treadmills, adaptive motion trainers, upright bikes, weight machines, and free weights up to 50 lbs. Exercise mats, medicine balls, and adjustable benches are also provided.
Are towels and water available?
Yes. Complimentary towels and water are provided for guests using the gym.
Is the Fitness Center air-conditioned?
Yes, the facility is fully air-conditioned to maintain a comfortable workout temperature year-round.
Is the gym crowded?
Reader reviews indicate the Shades of Green gym is usually clean, well-maintained, and rarely busy, with a good variety of machines for its size.
What can I do after my workout?
After exercising, many guests cool off with a refreshing swim in one of Shades of Green’s two pools — the Magnolia Pool or the Mill Pond Pool.
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