Ship Shape Health Club at Disney's Beach and Yacht Club (Photos and Details)

Ship Shape Health Club is the fitness center at Disney’s Beach and Yacht Club. The gym sits behind Stormalong Bay Pool area along the indoor/outdoor walkway that connects the resorts. Specifically, it’s next to Lafferty Arcade and Beaches and Cream Soda Shop. On our last stay, we photographed the gym and its other amenities. This will be a mostly photo post that offers a look of what to expect. I think most will find the gym’s equipment sufficient for staying on a regular routine. I’ll also add a few tips and photos of the amenities that anyone might take advantage of during their stay.

an overall view of the gym at Disney's Beach and Yacht Club — ©Resorts Gal

A few rules are posted outside the Ship Shape Health Club. It’s essential to note that the health club formerly offered a massage and salon. Unfortunately, the salon and massage portion has never reopened. The sign reads:

Use of the Fitness Center is complimentary for registered guests of the resort.
Guests must be 14 years or older to use the facility.
Guests between 14 and 17 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Read and follow equipment instructions.
Shirt and closed toe shoes required at all times.
Do not leave valuables unattended.
We are not responsible for lost or stolen articles.
Please place all towels in the proper container
No wet bathing suits on exercise equipment.

the posted rules for the Ship Shape Massage, Salon, and Fitness — Posted Rules | ©Resorts Gal

Here are a few photos of the hotel’s gym and equipment.

rows of aerobics machines — Ship Shape Health Club | ©Resorts Gal

treadmills that face Stormalong Bay Pool — Treadmills | ©Resorts Gal

a corner with a stair machine, a row machine, and an exercise bike — Stairclimber | ©Resorts Gal

the entrance to the former salon adjacent to the Health Club — Exercise Mat | ©Resorts Gal

a mat area where guests can do abs, yoga, or stretches — Floor Exercise and Abs Area | ©Resorts Gal

a rack with kettle bells, weighted medicine balls, and yoga blocks — Kettle Bells, Exercise Balls | ©Resorts Gal

a rack with dumb bells in varying weights — Dumbbells| ©Resorts Gal

a variety of dumb bells — Dumbbell Sets | ©Resorts Gal

gym equipment — Pull Downs | ©Resorts Gal

You’ll find a water refill station with cups inside the gym. If you’re ever in the area and need a water, you can stop in and get one. I have done this several times after jogging around the lake.

a water fountain and a bottle refill station inside Ship Shape Health Club — Water Refill Station | ©Resorts Gal

I will also stop in and pick up an ice-cold towel from the mini-fridge after those runs. It’s so nice when it’s hot outside.

a mini fridge that's stocked with cold towels — ©Resorts Gal

The gym is stocked with plenty of towels.

a counter space with amenities guests can use and three Mickey-shaped towels — ©Resorts Gal

Beyond the sign that says restrooms, you’ll enter a hall that leads to a men’s and ladies locker room.

the hallway behind the gym that leads to the mens and women's locker rooms — ©Resorts Gal

You’ll find substantial room to change, shower, or freshen up. It’s a wonderful amenity and I don’t believe many people are aware of it.

shower stalls with doors in the gym's bath at Beach and Yacht Club — ©Resorts Gal

They had plenty of towels and wash clothes.

bathroom with three sinks, towels, nd other amenities — ©Resorts Gal

The locker area was impressive

lockers in the Ship Shape Health and Fitness — ©Resorts Gal

This area also has a substantial walk-in shower with more towels outside the entrance.

Built-in toiletries (the usual shampoo, conditioner, and body wash) are available.

shower tall with handheld option, towel hooks, and built-in toiletries — Shower Amenities | ©Resorts Gal

A scale is also available if you need to check your weight during your visit.

a vertical image of the shower — Walk-In Shower | ©Resorts Gal

a scale where you can weigh — Scale | ©Resorts Gal

For more on Disney’s Beach and Yacht Club, you might enjoy the following:

You might also like our Disney’s Beach Club Recreation Guide.

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