Member of the Month – Bobo DeLaney
The Member of the Month for December is Bobo DeLaney. Bobo has been a member of The Chatham Club for 30 years! Bobo has spent her career as a Platform Tennis Professional playing on tour and earning herself a spot in the Platform Tennis Hall of Fame! She grew up playing all racket sports and is a member of her High School and College Hall of Fame’s as well. She played Field Hockey on scholarship at the University of Denver and was also a walk-on for the Tennis team. She has also been the Director of Rackets at the Montclair Golf Club and has served as a Pro at many other clubs throughout her career. She continues to play in tournaments today. All these sports kept her very busy as an athlete but didn’t leave her much time for gym life. A serious health scare 30 years ago led her to The Chatham Club to do physical therapy. Her strength gains during physical therapy in the facility and knowing many of the members and instructors of the club led her to become a lifelong member. You will see Bobo here 3-5 days a week taking some classes, doing some group personal training, or getting some work in on her own. We’re proud to have Bobo as our member for these 30 years and counting.
What do you like most about the Club?
I love how clean it is. It’s small but spacious. There are so many different spaces in the club so you can also find a good space to workout. I love the community feel about the club. There is a large variety of classes and the instructors are great! I appreciate the constant improvement of equipment. I feel the motivation of the other members around me.
What do you like most about the classes?
My ultimate favorite is spinning. It’s a great intense workout with no pounding. There is great energy in the class, and I love the music. I’ve also picked up doing yoga this past summer and have really been enjoying that class.
What are your favorite exercises?
I don’t have a favorite exercise, but I just really enjoy the spin classes. I enjoy doing core exercises as well since it’s so important to my activities.
What are your least favorite exercises?
My list would be pushups, planks, pullups, and of course Burpees!
What do you enjoy doing outside of the Club?
I love playing all racket sports! Aside from those, I love to ski, golf, and spend time at the beach. I have a great circle of friends, so spending time with them and being social high on my list. I also love watching sports, especially live. I love music and dancing. Anything social is great with me!
What are some of your upcoming goals?
Nothing specific, but I do want to focus on increasing my flexibility. I want to keep my back strong and pain free.
Keep up the great work Bobo and thank you for being a longtime member of The Chatham Club!
