As one of the premier City Club's in the region, The Toledo Club is home to a blend of athletic opportunities, giving each member the tools to create their own distinct workout regime. As unique as each member's needs are, the Toledo Club's fitness facility offers its members as many possibilities. Whether you are a hardcore fitness guru who thrives on early morning workouts and tough discipline, or you try to squeeze in a half hour workout during your lunch break, our Fitness Center has a wide range of hours to accomodate your needs. Our competetive Squash program has over 150 active members, so it's never tough to find a game. Squash Squash, or squash racquets, originated in 19th Century England from the game of Hard Racquets. The name was derived from the sound that the hollow rubber ball made when it struck the wall. English Army officers spread the game around the world during the zenith of the British Empire. Squash was introduced to the Toledo Club in 1926 when five courts were constructed in the space formerly occupied by the club's bowling alley. The club had several squash coordinators in the ensuing fifty years who ran tournaments and worked with beginning players. The first full time squash professional was hired in 1974, and the program blossomed with each ensuing professional's tenure. Evidence to the notable strength of the program is witnessed by the four years that the Club hosted the North American Open Singles Championships. This crown jewel of squash was held from 1987-1990 in the 3 walled, glass tour court erected in the ballroom. The glass tour court was also brought in for the WPSA-World Professional Squash Association Championships in 1986. The Toledo Club has held one of the most popular regional tournament events in the form of the Toledo Squash Classic since 1991. The Toledo Club now hosts one of the largest squash programs in the country with 250 players and 125 in our weekly winter league. The club is dedicated to players of all calibers on its five courts. It also features a fully stocked pro shop to meet all players' equipment needs. Squash Professional and Athletic Director, John Seidel has the distinction of running one of the finest squash programs in the United States,  John was introduced to the game by his father and played at the Insianapolis Athletic club, where he was fortunate to come under the tutelage of Master Professional, Jim McQueenie.  John was Captain and played #1 Singles for the Nationally ranked State University of New York at Stony Brook squash team.  He was finalist for the Jophn Skillman Intercollegiate Sportsmanship Award.  John was Head Squash Professional at the Missouri Atheltic Club in St. Louis from 1984-1987 and Head Racquets Professional at the Baltimore Country CLub from 1987-1988 before coming to Toledo in 1988. John played on the World Professional Squash Association Tour from 1984-1989 and attained a ranking in the top 25 in Singles, top 20 in Doubles and a teaching profesisonal ranking of 3.  John served on the WPSA Teaching Professional Committee from 1987-1991 and is certified as a Level 1 instructor by the WPSA, the highest level attainable.  Still an avid player, John has won Singles and Doubles titles in seven different states and most recently was a semi0finalist in World Squash Doubles Championships (40+ division) in Toronto in April of 2002. In addition to his duties as Squash Professional, John is also the Athletic Director overseeing all aspects of the Athletic Department at The Toledo Club. He is the immediate past President of the North American Association of Club Athletic Directors (NACAD) of which he has been a member of since 1990. Fitness Center The mission of the Fitness and Wellness Center is to increase the quaility of life of The Toledo Club membership. We offer a wide variety of programs, classes and workshops to keep you educated and motivated. Each member of the fitness staff is degreed, certified and available for one-on-one personal training and fitness evaluations. In addtion to TV's, Musak system and CD/cassette capabilities, the Fitness Center has a complete selection of state-of-the-art equipment available to satisy your fitness needs. Strength Training Cybex Strength System, Paramount Strength Equipment, Cable Crossover, Smith Machine, Gravitron, Free-Weight Equipment and Nautilus Nitro Abdominal Crunch Machine Aerobic 3 Precor Treadmills, 4 Precor Elliptical Machines, 2 Stairmaster Steppers, 4 types of stationary bicycles (Cybex Recumbent, Schwinn Air Dyne, Schwinn spinner), 1 Concept II Rower and 1 Cybex Arc Trainer The Fitness Center is also equipped with Medicine Balls, Swiss Malls, Power Boards, ankle weights, Therabands/Xertubes and stretching mats. The Swimming Pool Snuggled deep inside the Club, our swimming pool is one of The Toledo Club's little known secrets. With pool water at a carfully maintained and consistant 82 degrees, swimming laps have never been more relaxing. The pool is 25 yards with five lanes for lap swimming. It is 36 laps (down and back) per mile. There are specific family times so members can bring the whole family to the Club and enjoy some together time at the pool, followed up by a casual dinner in the Grill. Private and group lessons are available, as well as aqua aerobics classes, pool parties, family swim hours and adult only lap hours. Adult Swim Hours (Monday through Friday) 5:45 am - 9:00am 11:30am - 2:30pm 4:30pm - 6:30pm Saturdays 12:pm - 2:00pm Sundays 12:00pm - 2:00pm Family Swim Hours (Monday through Friday) 9:00am - 11:30am 2:30 - 4:30pm 6:30 - close Saturdays 8:00am - 11:55am 2:00pm - close Sundays 10:00am - 11:55am 2:00 - close Running Track Perched above the pool is an indoor running track, complete with workout equipment and a quiet solace, often sought after following a long day at the office. Banked with rubberized polyurethane for your ergonomic comfort, our indoor track provides an ideal alternative to 'pounding the pavement' in the elements. 25 laps equals 1 mile.