Core Athletic Club

The Workout Experience Reimagined

by Lauren Stumberg | photos by Ron Pritchett

“Life is too short to not do what you love,” said Millie Reinhart when referring to her husband Luke’s decision to open the brand new Core Athletic Club in Boerne. “Luke actually went to school to be a lawyer, but his passion for fitness and his desire to create the type of luxury, family-owned health club the Boerne area was missing was really where his heart was,” she added.

“I had been flirting with the idea of opening a gym for years,” said Luke Reinhart, “I looked for the right local gym, constantly switching from one to another, but just never really found the right fit.” Luke was looking for a health club that was more in-line with something you would find in a big city. “The luxury health club option was missing in our area,” Luke added.

According to Millie, “We visited so many gyms when developing

our idea for Core. Every time we would travel to a new city we would go to numerous facilities and gather ideas.”

Gleaning from the best athletic clubs far and wide, the Reinharts developed Core Athletic Club. “We really wanted to give Boerne a gym that had everything that was important to us – luxurious locker rooms, childcare, fabulous group classes, top-of-the-line equipment and a community space,” added Luke.

Something else unique to Core is that Luke and Millie gathered the best-ofthe-best to help them make their dream a reality. On board at Core are Katie Perry, Group Fitness Director, Karl Pease, Personal Training Director and Darcee Gilbert, Sales Manager. Katie owned her own local fitness studio B Well Health and Fitness, which has now been absorbed into Core. Karl is a well-known personal trainer from one of San Antonio’s most popular gyms and

Darcee was the fitness manager at one of the local country clubs. “Our team really brings a lot of experience from a variety of fitness clubs and studios. All of their knowledge and skill is really a great asset to our clients at Core,” added Luke.

Core not only has the best to offer when it comes to trainers and instructors, their equipment is state-of-the-art as well. You will find a full line of strength equipment and free weights, as well as a wide variety of cardio equipment. The fitness floor is well equipped and well spaced. There are two separate cardio sections that feature brand new equipment with 16” touchscreen displays, private TV, WIFI, etc. “Here at Core we wanted to get the absolute best in everything from our cardio equipment to the dumbbells. We offer the Matrix line of equipment which is top-of-the-line and not

offered anywhere else in the Boerne area,” said Luke.

Core’s two studios for group fitness are ideal for classes like spin, yoga, barre, Pilates, dance, interval training, and much more. In addition to their instructor-led classes, both studios are equipped with Wellbeats virtual fitness classes. Katie Perry, Core’s Group Fitness Director, has over eight years of experience in the fitness industry with certifications in personal training, group fitness, Pilates mat, Pilates reformer, yoga, barre and spin. “I have a strong passion for helping my clients achieve healthy lifestyles and am excited to join the team at Core and bring the same first-class fitness programs that the Boerne community became accustomed to at B Well,” said Perry.

Personal Training and Coaching is also available at Core. Lead by Karl Pease, the personal training staff has over 15 years of training experience with qualifications including NASM, Precision Nutrition Group Fitness and many more. Pease was labeled Top Fitness Professional in the Area in 2013. Individual programs are offered with everything from oneon-one personal training, to partner and small group training and nutritional counseling and even meal planning.

As far as the facility itself, Core Athletic Club’s elegant finish out more closely resembles a five star hotel than a fitness facility. According to Luke, “We really wanted to provide our members a home away from home.” The luxurious men’s and women’s locker rooms feature steam rooms, spacious private showers, changing rooms, premium lockers with electric keyless locks, and towel service. “We keep our locker rooms fully stocked with everything you need to get ready, from blow dryers and curling irons to conditioner, body lotion, razors, deodorant and so much more. Our team goes the extra mile to keep our Club looking clean and smelling fresh every day without exception. We provide in-

house janitorial services, overnight cleaning crews, and we even partnered with Dis-In-Fx to ensure our members stay healthy and happy,” said Millie.

Wanting to provide their members with a community space, Core’s incredible full-size bar and lounge area is perfect for members to enjoy complimentary coffee, reward themselves with a post-workout smoothie or indulge with a glass of beer, wine or champagne.

“Because Boerne is such a family oriented community, and with a small child of our own and another one on the way, we knew how important it was important to provide our members with childcare. Our members can enjoy a worry-free workout as their kids are taken care of in on of two spaces designated for the kiddos. We offer childcare for infants and younger children, while the older kids can enjoy our game room and lounge area with ping pong, TV, video games and more,” said Reinhart.

The team at Core wanted their members to be able exercise and play in a space designed to inspire. According to the Reinharts, “We are a family-owned business that is dedicated to supporting our community and neighbors. We encourage feedback from our members so we can continue to create the health and wellness space that fits their needs.” BBM

To experience luxury fitness in the heart of Boerne, stop by Core Athletic Club at 1580 River Road – Boerne or check them out online at CoreAthleticClubBoerne.com