Athletics
SPIFFY NEW CARDIO
FITNESS & WEIGHT ROOM
Matthew Blymier
Assistant Director of Athletics/
Sports Information Director
One of Maine Maritime Academy's most popular
hubs for student and community activity received
an overhaul last summer. The Academy's cardio
fitness and weight rooms received new equip-
ment and other upgrades as part of a cam-
pus-wide initiative spearheaded by the Depart-
ment of Athletics and Recreation, with financial
assistance from the Student Life Department.
"As Athletics and Student Affairs are now both
in my division, I'm excited we could col aborate
together to bring these plans to fruition. The up-
grade wil provide new equipment for al students
to enjoy and use to stay fit and relieve stress," said
Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment
by Houston-based ProMaxima. The rack and
Management, Dr. Elizabeth True.
bridge systems wil be custom-built for the
The new equipment wil benefit the Academy's
weight room, which wil feature Regulpol Aktiv
2013 ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME: PROFILES
students both on land and at sea. Equipment tak-
35000 flooring. The cardio room wil feature a
en off-line at the athletic complex wil be installed
nine-piece, selectorized strength circuit and 15
in the TS STATE OF MAINE weight room, along
new cardio machines manufactured by Landice
with a new set of dumbbel s.
and Centurion. The treadmil s and ellipticals wil
"This is a great improvement, allowing us
feature 26 programs including Navy, Marine and
the ability to promote continued fitness for al
firefighter fitness tests.
students while on land and at sea," Commandant
of Midshipmen, Nate Gandy `92, said. "The ship
Both rooms received fresh paint and upgrades to
gym saw very heavy use during the 2013 training
the audio/video systems.
cruise and it's great that the Athletics Department
is helping us to improve that area. With over 285
Athletics provided 75 percent of the cost of
students and staff going to sea, having the extra
the equipment, including 100 percent of the cost
dumbbel s and quality training equipment is a
of the weight room through funds raised in the
huge boost to overal wellness at the Academy."
Annual Mariner Classic Golf Tournaments in
The training concept for the weight room
Texas and Maine. The Student Life Department,
was developed by Drexel University Strength
taking advantage of Pepsi's generosity, picked up
and Conditioning Coach, Mike Rankin, the
25 percent of the project's cost, covering over half
2007 National Strength Coaches Association's
of the equipment expenses in the cardio room.
Professional of the Year. The six-rack, four-bridge
Academy Public Works took on the cost of floor-
concept wil allow the Mariners' athletic teams to
ing, and aided in the selection of equipment.
conduct efficient workouts for 24 to 36 athletes
Both photos above are custom-made racks and systems by
simultaneously, while stil meeting the demands
"We are pleased to partner with the Athletics
Houston-based ProMaxima
of the Academy's staff and students not involved
Department to provide students with an up-to-
in varsity athletics. The floor plan is open down
date facility," Dean of Students Deidra Davis said.
the center with platforms cut into the floor, al-
"Physical fitness is an important component of
lowing additional open space for various training
overal wellness, which certainly has positive ben-
activities.
efits in and out of the classroom. We are excited
The equipment for both rooms was provided
to see the students' reactions, and their use of the
new equipment."
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