| Show LAC helps e S Students u en S Inexpensively nex i Lose ose W eight el I Ie O y i S r c tR t R r y The Lifetime Activity A Center offers weight training classes and opportunities to get in shape for free t c I Ryan Poland Contributing Writer In a world of Slim Fast Atkins and we are constantly constantly constantly con con- looking for the latest quick fix for weight loss Yet despite all the fad dieting the Center for Disease Control claims that obesity is the top health threat in the United States In fact American obesity obesity obesity obe obe- sity is reaching epidemic ic proportions as an estimated estimated estimated esti esti- mated 64 percent of all adults are overweight This is especially startling startling startling star star- considering the approximately 50 billion billion billion bil bil- lion Americans spend each year on fitness memberships and 3 weight loss supple- supple 3 ments For students who find 1 fitness to be a financial burden the Lifetime Activities Center LAC has the answer to a healthier lifestyle Both Redwood and South City Campus offer state of the art recreation facilities with everything you need to stay fit frt It is free for current students We offer all kinds of sports here from racquetball racquetball racquetball rac- rac to volleyball baseball tennis soccer and of course we havethe have havethe havethe the fitness room a strength room with lotsof lots lotsof lotsof of heavy weights and We ve have showers and towels said Marla Maria Lewellyn LAC sor The larger Redwood Campus facility is located located located ed directly west of the Markosian Library and features two sep separate rate areas offering weight machines free weights and cardiovascular equipment The campus also offers six size full-size racquetball courts courts a full- full size basketball court and an indoor running track track- In the weight training room students find a variety of free weight equipment for heavy lifting lifting lifting lift lift- ing along with a select assortment of cardiovascular cardiovascular cardiovascular cular equipment The weight room is also used for weight training classes class class- es and is unfortunately not available while class is in session The fitness room offers an assortment of treadmills elliptical trainers and stair- stair climbers The room also houses a Nordic Track free weights and Strength Training equip equip- ment The fitness room is also used for a variety of classes and is off limits limits limits lim- lim its during those time blocks The smaller South c City y Campus fitness center is located in the south-east south corner comer of the first floor in room It offers a gymnasium and weight equipment as well One distinguishing feature of South City isSee is isSee isSee See LAC continued on page 7 LAC continued from front fronti i 1 an indoor swimming pool which features lap swimming The fitness centers are seldom seldom seldom sel sel- sel- sel dom crowded An average of about 15 students use the facilities at one time Students should not have to wait to use most machines Free student access is available by sliding the One Card d through magnetic magnetic mag mag- reader reader- at thc door Guests are also wel welcome me for a fee The facilities provide students students students stu stu- stu- stu dents the benefit of having all the necessary equipment available at their fingertips Students can lose weight and stay fit for free Not only will students benefit from physical health but exercise also helps relieve the stresses associated with being a student It helps in your daily life if you have stress its it's a break Lewellyn said It gives you a chance to get out of the office or the classroom and work out and relax your mind j j. L. L For more information about hours of operation please visit the at athletics or call |
