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lthough the intellectual and social
aspects of college take up much of
a student’s time, another factor as
equally important is keeping
physically fit. In an already busy
schedule, it is not always easy to
find time to exercise.
Some students prefer watching fellow classmates
exercise. This is easily accomplished. In the gym, they
can watch a team practice, an intramural match, or a
pickup game of basketball or volleyball. Outside, one
can see walkers and runners pass by on the track or
be a spectator to a tennis match or a shoot-around
on the outdoor basketball court.
Some girls, instead of “ hitting” the gym or track,
conveniently use the stairs of Paden Hall as a built-in
stair stepper. Laura LaPietra said, “ It strengthens
legs faster than walking or running.”
It is an unusual night if there are no Students dripping with sweat can be seen trying to
walkers or runners on the track relishing stay physically fit working out in the newly
the fresh evening air. Noelle Woodring, a
refurbished weight room. Early in the year, the
frequent walker, enjoys a stroll before
workout room was reconstructed to make it a more
curfew. “ A walk under the stars helps me
pleasant place to exercise. The athletic department
relax and sleep better at night,” she says.
installed a new? floor, new mirrors, and an air
The new equipment makes the workout conditioner, but the biggest difference was the
room more convenient for guys to use addition of the Nautilus machine.
and more desirable for girls. Tyararr Jones
Some students are inspired by a physical fitness
strengthens his arms using one of the
class, and others just desire to stay in shape or
many functions of the Nautilus. He is glad
relieve the stress of a long day of classes. The
for the new machine because “ it helps me
work out which makes me feel good.” emphasis students place on exercise shows they
believe that as Christians, their bodies are the
Lord's, not their own. (I Cor. 6:9)
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