Health and sports club approved in West Windsor

Two-story Old Trenton Road facility to include pool, tennis courts, day spa and cafe.

By: Emily Craighead
   WEST WINDSOR — The West Windsor Health and Sports Club received Zoning Board of Adjustment approval May 5, and applicant Brian Brouda is moving ahead with plans to build the fitness center.
   "We’re now just trying to finalize a lot of things, how we are going to proceed and putting the final touches on a business plan," Mr. Brouda said. "We’re looking to get it up sometime in summer 2006."
   The two-story sports club will be located on Old Trenton Road near Dorchester Drive and will offer a range of amenities.
   On the first floor, patrons will find tennis courts, a swimming pool, a children’s gym, a beauty salon, a day spa and a café.
   The second floor will house a weight room, space for cardiovascular training machines, an aerobics area, two enclosed program rooms and a nursery.
   "It’s going to add another outlet for people to be active, especially in the dark months," Mr. Brouda said. "There will be lots of different ways for people to be active."
   In addition to offering classes for different age groups, Mr. Brouda said he plans to develop a partnership with the township’s recreation department.
   "We’ve been talking to (Recreation Division Manager) Ken Jacobs, and we’re going to let him run some of his different events from the facilities," he said. "The center will work with the recreation department to donate time and privileges so we can help them fulfill their mission."
   Mr. Brouda began exploring the possibility of opening a health club in West Windsor two years ago.
   "We identified some land and talked to people in town to gauge what it would take," he said.
   Although he is not working at a health club, Mr. Brouda previously managed a large health club on Staten Island, where he was a partner. He has lived in New Jersey for the past six years.
   The club’s Web site, www.youcan.com, has already been launched, though Mr. Brouda said much more content will be added in coming months.