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To stay fit visit these places on campus
Erinn Carey
Issue date: 9/19/06 Section: Features
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Do all those food choices at Lawrence's buffet, Ram's Head, or any of the other dining facilities around campus have you nervous about putting on a few pounds? Many freshmen are worried about gaining the "Freshman 15," but you have no need to worry because there are plenty of places around campus to help you in your fight to stay fit.
Even if you are not the type of person who wants to commit yourself to an intercollegiate sport, or even an intramural or club sport, you can find other ways of getting your exercise. The streets of West Chester are very scenic and a lot of fun to jog or walk on. Running comes in first for burning the most calories, power walking comes in second, and biking comes in third. You can increase the amount of calories you burn while running by throwing in some quick surges of speed instead of just running at a steady pace throughout your run. If you aren't quite ready to take a jog, power walking is a great alternative. Natural pain killers called endorphins, are released when you exercise so next time you are stressed out, take a brisk walk, jog, or go to the gym and let your natural endorphins stop your stress.
On North Campus, there is a great gym with treadmills, elliptical trainers, bikes, Stairmasters, free weights and many weight lifting machines. The music is always playing throughout the gym to keep you motivated. If you have your own music interests just bring your iPod, mp3 player, or CD player and jam to your own music while getting a great workout. Since the treadmills are very popular machines, you may want to sign up for one ahead of time. For a time slot simply ask the person at the front desk in the gym to reserve the treadmill for you.
If you enjoy swimming, there are two pools on campus- one in Hollinger Fieldhouse on North Campus and one on South Campus in the Graham Natatorium.
Open recreational gyms on campus include the Hollinger Fieldhouse and the Ehinger Gym. The hours of operation for all athletic facilities can be found on West Chester University's website, so find a time when you can get out there and make a difference in your health.
Even if you are not the type of person who wants to commit yourself to an intercollegiate sport, or even an intramural or club sport, you can find other ways of getting your exercise. The streets of West Chester are very scenic and a lot of fun to jog or walk on. Running comes in first for burning the most calories, power walking comes in second, and biking comes in third. You can increase the amount of calories you burn while running by throwing in some quick surges of speed instead of just running at a steady pace throughout your run. If you aren't quite ready to take a jog, power walking is a great alternative. Natural pain killers called endorphins, are released when you exercise so next time you are stressed out, take a brisk walk, jog, or go to the gym and let your natural endorphins stop your stress.
On North Campus, there is a great gym with treadmills, elliptical trainers, bikes, Stairmasters, free weights and many weight lifting machines. The music is always playing throughout the gym to keep you motivated. If you have your own music interests just bring your iPod, mp3 player, or CD player and jam to your own music while getting a great workout. Since the treadmills are very popular machines, you may want to sign up for one ahead of time. For a time slot simply ask the person at the front desk in the gym to reserve the treadmill for you.
If you enjoy swimming, there are two pools on campus- one in Hollinger Fieldhouse on North Campus and one on South Campus in the Graham Natatorium.
Open recreational gyms on campus include the Hollinger Fieldhouse and the Ehinger Gym. The hours of operation for all athletic facilities can be found on West Chester University's website, so find a time when you can get out there and make a difference in your health.
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