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Fitness Center

The TWU Fitness Center is conveniently located on the second floor between the Student Life Office and the Counseling Center. TWU students can make use of the Fitness Center during the breadth of hours the building is open by swiping their ID card on the wall mounted card access reader at the entrance. Equipped with cardio and weight machines, it provides students, faculty and staff with a place to keep in shape as well as work off some of the stress.

Fitness Center Facility
Women will enter a changing area (2240 B) with 2 sinks, 2 showers, 2 stalls and 14 lockers. The men's changing area (2240 A) will have 1 sink, 1 shower, 1 stall and 8 lockers. Two ceiling mounted TVs occupy the window corners of the workout area. Now you can exercise while keeping up with the latest news bulletins and the like! With all this in place, exercise enthusiasts can begin!

Cardio MachinesFitness Center Equipment
The Fitness Center offers a variety of weight machines: Shoulder Press, Seated Leg Press, Abductor, Seated Leg Curl, Leg Curl, Leg Extension, Vertical Press, Low Row, and Lat Pull Down. Free weights are also available (through 75 pounds) with adjustable benches (from 0 - 90 degrees) to increase the intensity of the workout. Weight bars are additionally in supply at 12, 15, 18 and 24 pounds. Cardio machines are always in great demand, and there is a good selection to choose from: Upper Body Ergometer (with seat), Upright Bike, Recumbent Bike, Total Body Trainers and Treadmills.

There are a number of smaller items to enhance your workout in other ways. Many step boards make a group step aerobic session possible, and resist-a-balls can be used for abdominal and back workout. Floor mats as well as stretch bands are plentiful, and one weight scale is available for monitoring results. 

This 2011- 2012 academic year, a couple new ideas are being forged with Rec Sports Adventures.  In September, there will be an offering for Pedal Boating on Friday the 16th.  On October 14th, students can look forward to an opportunity for Paintball Game participation.  This will be followed by Rock Climbing on Friday November 18th.  Additionally, a DVD player is available for check-out as individuals and/or small groups explore the possibilities of exercising with a recorded program.  Other ideas such as hiking and even skiing over Spring Break are being considered for the future.

Opportunities are plentiful for a well-balanced workout in a number of different areas, and the convenience to drop in between classes is something you cannot pass up! Denton's Michelle Reeves (Assistant Director of Fitness & Recreation) welcomes your questions and interests. Please feel free to get in touch with her at 940-898-2908. Visit the Fitness and Recreation website for more information.

Let your heart race a touch with a workout of your choice!

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