Weight Room

[James Martin]

[James Martin]

Anaerobic exercise is very effective when trying to burn fat and/or obtaining a healthier lifestyle.  The anaerobic exercises consist of weight training which can be beneficial in many different ways but is used two main reasons.  Weight training gives one the ability to change their weight status, involving either weight gain or weight loss.  Weight training is the only type of exercise that can attend to both weight gain and weight loss, where aerobic exercise is centered around burning calories and losing weight (Leighton 15-17).  Also, a strange and relatively unknown fact is that intense cardio exercise can lead to the break down of muscle and prevent muscle mass increases (Christina 1).

The SRC has an overwhelming amount of free weights and weight machines.  The weight room in the Student Recreation Complex is located on the first floor along with another room next to it, which is called the Circuit Room.  The Circuit room has a series of weight machines that can be used in circuit training, a muscle endurance type of workout.  Nonetheless, the weight room is the main source of muscle building in the SRC.  This room contains various different types of weight machines, free weights, and benches that give the students a chance at wide range of workouts.  The students who go to the weight room are greeted by the more than welcoming staff, also students, who are there to ensure a fellow student’s safety and success as personal trainers.

The personal trainers here have experience in both weight training and helping others find success as they have.  They help students to set realistic goals which in turn will keep the students motivated.  These trainers also care for the equipment and keep the weight room in top shape for the people that use them.  These personal trainers/students pride themselves in keeping the weight room clean and maintained for the success of their fellow students.