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HOME > EQUIPMENT Equipment fulfills ‘dream list’
Located on the facility’s northwest side by the member entrance, the Fitness Center is open to members, as well as those who purchase day passes. The Fitness Center includes 10 treadmills; three upright and four recumbent stationary bicycles; two stair-climbers; nine elliptical machines; and four adaptive motion trainers. The center also offers Pilates equipment, which supports light weight and hamstring exercises. Each cardiovascular machine is equipped with a flat–screen television with cable TV access. Equipment manufacturers and suppliers include LifeFitness, Hammer Strength, Second Wind, Precor and Push–Pedal–Pull. “It was our dream list, and we got our dream list. And we did it under budget,” said Jim Langel, executive director of The W. “There is not a facility around that is as nice as this.” In addition, the center offers 22 Life Fitness Signature Series weight stations. The weight stations have stack plates where weights are adjusted with pins. The equipment is good for a complete body workout, said Langel. “When you want to work specific areas of the body, it is best to combine both weights and cardio exercises because it is an overall achievement of proper body conditioning rather than one specific area we are looking for,” said Nikki Hudnutt, The W assistant director for fitness. She recommends beginners start with a combination of cardiovascular exercise and weight training. Meanwhile, the hammer-strength equipment is a good fit for people who are more into body building and extensive workout. “You can target an area of the body; however, the spot reduction theory—if you work a certain area, you lose weight in that area—is a false theory,” Hudnutt said. “We have learned through extensive research that working the entire body is the best.”
Hudnutt recommends a cardio workout consisting of a variety of cardio machines at different intensities for 45 to 60 minutes three to five days a week. She also suggests a strength-conditioning program two to three days per week focusing on eight to 10 exercises targeting the entire body. “We have a variety of weight equipment ranging from free weights to circuit weight machines. Any combination of these weight machines will help with muscle toning,” Hudnutt said. “And to best include the weight management, I would use a variety of the cardio pieces as well, like treadmills, stair steppers, stationary bikes and ellipticals.” Langel said the Fitness Center staff will help members and the public work out. Users will also have the option of hiring personal trainers. “The ease of use and the workout members will receive in the Fitness Center will encourage them to stick with their programs,” said Langel.
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The W’s 6,500-square foot Fitness Center includes state-of-the-art exercise equipment. 
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