Health club industry adapts to fitness needs

Four years ago, Work Out West in Greeley transformed three racquetball courts in its tennis center to an athletic performance center to train high school and college athletes.

As yoga and Pilates have become more popular, the 4,000-member club hasn’t just added yoga and Pilates classes. It has also incorporated movements from both disciplines into other exercise classes.

The changes are how Work Out West, 5701 W. 20th St., has responded to trends in the fitness industry, which nationwide generates more than $14 billion a year.

A number of new developments have brought changes at Northern Colorado athletic clubs, from…