Building a Culture of Fitness and Family: How GreatLIFE is redefining what it means to live well. And do it together.

Nick Ovenden is proving that fitness can be a powerful vehicle for family connection and community change. By creating spaces where families grow stronger—physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

As the president of GreatLIFE Golf & Fitness, Nick Ovenden is on a mission to help people live healthier, more purposeful lives—starting with his own team. In this conversation, Nick shares how a conversation about how to make better use of conference room space at a golf club sparked the development of a vision to get families involved in fitness.  

Some Key Takeaways from Our Conversation:

• Kids Aren’t Sidelined- They’re Included
  Rather than keeping children in a childcare room, GreatLIFE encourages active family zones where kids participate and learn in a dynamic environment.

• Fitness As A Family Value
  GreatLIFE's mission goes beyond memberships and workouts; it's about helping families stay healthy together. From youth sports to multi-generational fitness programs, their goal is to make wellness a family affair.

• Creating Space for Connection
  Whether it's playing a round of golf together or taking a group fitness class, Nick believes shared experiences build stronger bonds. GreatLIFE is intentionally designed to encourage families to unplug, show up, and spend meaningful time together. 

• Wellness that Lasts a Lifetime
  Nick’s leadership training emphasizes tools like DISC assessments, calendar management, and communication techniques to help individuals grow in every aspect of life. 

Business with Purpose
Even in tough seasons financially, Nick stands by the belief that investing in his team, not just profit, creates the only kind of  success that matters.