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| Tasha Neal, right, a sophomore from Louisville, Ky., along with Jessie Johnson, middle, a freshman from Orem, Utah, and Gail Washburn, left, a sophomore from El Dorado Hills, Calif., work out in the Hart Fitness Center |
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| New campus fitness programs get students in shape |
by Ashley Andrus
AND01049@BYUI.EDU
Scroll Staff |
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Think back to New Years. Parties? Fireworks? Resolutions? Chances are, you probably had one resolution on the list that reads something like this: “Get in shape.”
But how does someone even begin to tackle such a goal as this? Where do you start? Do you even know how to use half of the equipment in the Hart Fitness Center?
You’re probably wondering where to start to get yourself on the track to fitness, and no, a quick jump on the treadmill is not necessarily the answer.
A new cardiovascular program is starting up in the BYU-Idaho Fitness Center under the direction of Lisa Robison, fitness specialist, designed to help beginners find a starting point and work their way toward their goals.
“We are trying to focus on people who have a desire to get in shape, but don’t have a clue of what to do,” Robison said. “We want to focus on helping people who maybe don’t feel comfortable in the center.”
The program, which began a few weeks ago, is open to faculty members and students, and no sign-up is necessary.
“You can just come and work out,” Robison said. “We teach them how to work all of the equipment, work on weight training and do some aerobics classes.”
The classes are offered Monday through Friday from either 12:05-12:45 p.m. or 2:05-2:45 p.m. in Hart 234. Participants are also required to wear BYU-Idaho issued clothing, Robison said.
“This is the time to really get in shape,” she said. “I see the same thousand students in here everyday, but where are the other 9,000? We want to help those students.”
There is also a large variety of fitness classes being offered. Including kick-boxing, water aerobics, cycling/spinning and pure yoga.
Amanda Miller, a freshman from La Verne, Calif., has been attending the kick-boxing class since she walked through the Hart in January and spotted a sign for the class.
“It’s been a lot of fun,” Miller said. “I try to make it everyday, and sometimes it’s harder if I don’t come for a day or two, but I really try to make it to my daily workout.”
Stephanie Ramirez, a freshman from North Homestead, Ohio, says that she enjoys both the class and the instructor.
“She makes it fun and so it’s not so boring, she has a lot of energy,” Ramirez said.
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