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FITNESS AREAS |
Front Desk
Cardio Area
Circuit Training (Upper Body)
Dumbbell Training
Core Muscle Training
Free-Weights
Aerobics Room
Racquetball Courts
Front Desk
Welcome to the Hampden-Sydney College Fitness Center. This is the main hub for the facility. Once you enter into the facility you are required to enter your Member ID (last six of social) into the keypad on your right attached to the desk. If you have any questions about membership, hours, jobs, etc., just ask one of our friendly and knowledgeable staff members.
Cardio Area with Broadcast VisionTM
The Fitness Center boasts one of the best cardiovascular workout set-ups in Virginia. Hampden-Sydney College is third college/university to receive the new platinum generation line of LifeFitness cardio equipment. We have:
- seven treadmills
- six elliptical cross trainers
- five bikes (two recumbent and three upright)
- two stair steppers
- one Concept II rower
You can move to the beat of the music playing through the Center or bring your FM headphones and tune into one of our seven 32” televisions broadcasting sound over our own FM frequencies. If there is something that you would like to watch, just ask one of our friendly staff members to find it for you.
Circuit Training (Upper Body)
Are you a beginner to the “weight lifting” scene? Maybe you want to isolate those muscle groups for that in-depth workout? The circuit training area provides two different aspects of training. With the LifeFitness Pro-Series, users accustomed to the old nautilus style equipment can work their upper body with:
- Pro-Series Chest Press
- Pro-Series Pec Fly/Rear Deltoid
- Pro-Series Shoulder Press
- Pro-Series Abdominal Crunch
Those who want to concentrate on form and still have the luxury of using plate-loaded equipment can benefit from our line of Iso-Lateral (move independently) or Linear (standard) Hammer Strength equipment, such as:
- Iso-Lateral Bench Press
- Iso-Lateral Incline Bench Press
- Iso-Lateral Shoulder
- Iso-Lateral Rear Lateral Pulldown
- Iso-Lateral Row
 Dumbbell Training
Those who desire to train with dumbbells have their own area shielded off with access to a full-length wall of mirrors to watch their form. The area includes:
- four Pro-Maxima Adjustable Benches
- two-set of 5-100lb. dumbbells
- one-set of 105-125lb. dumbbells
Core Muscle Training
The core muscle group consists of the abdominals, erector spinae (muscle extending from cervical spine to lower back), hip flexors, hip extensors, quadriceps, glutes and hamstrings. This muscle group is the basis of all movement; therefore it needs its own area for hardcore strengthening and toning. This area includes:
- nine medicine balls from 2-18lbs.
- seven Swiss balls (ask how to use for full body workout)
- two Ab Rollers
- one multi-gym for hanging crunches, dips and pull-ups
Free-Weights
For those who cannot get enough of clanking metal and hard steel, the free-weight area provides everything desired. The four Pro-Maxima Multi-Racks can be adjusted to fit anyone’s lifting needs. Each can act as a squat rack, incline/regular/decline bench press, and spotter. All are equipped with a Pro-Maxima Adjustable Bench, 7’ Olympic bar, clips, and over 600 lbs. of steel. Also in the free-weight area are:
- LifeFitness Multi-Gym (cable crossover, seated row, seated lateral pulldown, and extra pulley stations)
- two ergonomic Hampton preacher curl bars
- two Hampton multi-purpose bars
- three extra 7’ Olympic bars
- Hip/Glute station
- Back Hyperextension station
- Linear Leg Press (Lower Body Circuit)
- Linear Seated Calf (Lower Body Circuit)
- V-Squat (Lower Body Circuit)
Aerobics Room
The Aerobics Room is a place to take one our exciting classes. The room is brand new, as is all the equipment. The maple floor provides a safe and user friendly atmosphere. You can see the current schedule in the “Special Programs” section. The room is equipped with the following:
- State-of-the-art sound system
- Swiss balls
- Medicine balls up to 18lbs.
- Steps and risers
- Resistabands
Racquetball Courts
The Center has three racquetball courts that can be reserved for play. These courts all have brand new maple floors and glass enclosures that were installed when the facility was being remodeled. You can reserve a court by simply calling x6699. Just remember that protective eyewear is required and non-marking soles are to be worn on the court at all times.
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