High-tech machines at The Grove
Breaking a sweat has gone cutting edge and in
the most unlikely of places. Nestled in an 18th-century estate in
England’s Hartfordshire, the 211-room Grove offers chic decor, a
gleaming spa and a futuristic fitness center.
Guests checking into the 270-square-foot exercise facility
receive a sleek digital key, used with equipment as part of the
Wellness System. The technology keeps track of the workout, logging
data such as number of calories burned or miles run on the
treadmill. The system also monitors blood pressure and weight
loss.
An added feature of the Wellness System: Guests can print out
copies of their progress or have all the data e-mailed
automatically to their home computers. (011) 44-1923- 807807; www.thegrove.co.uk