2008 Woodie Awards
Fitness center policy rejuvenated
Ivan Cason
Issue date: 1/26/06 Section: News
Central implemented a new Morrow Fitness Center policy that offers free training in its efforts to promote healthy bodies.
"I like the equipment but I think more people would use it if they did not have to take a class just come in," said Michelle Parrinello, a Central student.
To address this problem, Kayla Thater, fitness center supervisor, said "the old policy was changed to promote a healthy lifestyle among students. We did not want to continue to turn people down."
The old policy required individual's to either complete a lifetime fitness class (a combination of weight lifting, stress management and aerobic conditioning,) be a physical education major or be a faculty member.
Thater described the old policy as having a backward mentality because the University wants to promote health and fitness but constantly turned people away because of those strict requirements.
The only things required now are a form regarding health in case of an emergency and a consent form. Once the paperwork is completed, there is a brief orientation on how to use the exercise equipment.
Becky Rono made her first trip to the Morrow Fitness Center Monday morning.
"I tried the Multi, but it did not have the type of equipment that I wanted to use."
However, when asked about taking a class to use this facility, she said it would have been too stressful on her schedule and she probably would not have done it.
Other students who use the fitness center express the same sentiment.
Amanda Baumhoer, Central student, has been using the fitness center for about four years since taking the lifetime fitness class her freshman year. She said she likes the cardio machines and uses them about four or five times a week.
Tanesha Goshon, Central student, also uses the fitness center and said she did not like the Multi exercise room because there were no treadmills or equipment of that type.
Thater described the Morrow Fitness Center as "having a wide range of equipment" and said people often comment on the quality of the lower body machines.
"We offer free personal training to those that need it," Thater said.
The fitness center opens at 6:30 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and at 8 a.m. on Tuesday and Thursday. The fitness center closes at 6:30 p.m. on Monday through Thursday and at 5 p.m. on Friday.
For more information, call the fitness center at 543-4387.
"I like the equipment but I think more people would use it if they did not have to take a class just come in," said Michelle Parrinello, a Central student.
To address this problem, Kayla Thater, fitness center supervisor, said "the old policy was changed to promote a healthy lifestyle among students. We did not want to continue to turn people down."
The old policy required individual's to either complete a lifetime fitness class (a combination of weight lifting, stress management and aerobic conditioning,) be a physical education major or be a faculty member.
Thater described the old policy as having a backward mentality because the University wants to promote health and fitness but constantly turned people away because of those strict requirements.
The only things required now are a form regarding health in case of an emergency and a consent form. Once the paperwork is completed, there is a brief orientation on how to use the exercise equipment.
Becky Rono made her first trip to the Morrow Fitness Center Monday morning.
"I tried the Multi, but it did not have the type of equipment that I wanted to use."
However, when asked about taking a class to use this facility, she said it would have been too stressful on her schedule and she probably would not have done it.
Other students who use the fitness center express the same sentiment.
Amanda Baumhoer, Central student, has been using the fitness center for about four years since taking the lifetime fitness class her freshman year. She said she likes the cardio machines and uses them about four or five times a week.
Tanesha Goshon, Central student, also uses the fitness center and said she did not like the Multi exercise room because there were no treadmills or equipment of that type.
Thater described the Morrow Fitness Center as "having a wide range of equipment" and said people often comment on the quality of the lower body machines.
"We offer free personal training to those that need it," Thater said.
The fitness center opens at 6:30 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and at 8 a.m. on Tuesday and Thursday. The fitness center closes at 6:30 p.m. on Monday through Thursday and at 5 p.m. on Friday.
For more information, call the fitness center at 543-4387.