getters, such as crossfit and body sculpting, then follow
those up with lower-intensity yoga and Pilates classes. if
she runs a high-intensity class at 6 am on monday,
Wednesday and friday, Griffiths will schedule a low-
intensity class for 6 am on tuesday and thursday. the
aphorism “variety is the spice of life” is key when building
a fitness schedule. Says Griffiths, “if someone comes
every day of the week at the same time, we want to
break up their schedule so that it’s not always the same
thing. it’s an organic schedule, and we offer new things
to keep it fresh.”
When looking to add a new type of class to the
schedule, Griffiths first and foremost listens to her spa’s
members, who frequently travel internationally and try
new classes abroad. if someone tries another class in the
miami area and recommends it for Williams island,
Griffiths and her team will often go take the class
themselves or invite the instructor to the spa to provide a
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“We ask them about
their water intake,
their sleep patterns,
their stress levels and
really go deeper than
just a quick 60-minute
in-and-out.”
– MICHAEL CONTE, Director of Spa and
Wellness • the Meadowood Spa