90 Pieces of new equipment coming to LSU UREC

December 2, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Project Timeline December 16, 2011 Equipment move-out begins Cardio equipment moved UREC closed for commencement December 19, 2011 Cardio flooring replacement begins January 6, 2012 Cardio area scheduled to reopen January 13, 2012 Schedule completion of installation of new equipment

Over the winter break, LSU University Recreation has scheduled the replacement and addition of equipment in the Student Recreation Center as well as updates to the flooring in the weight and cardio areas.  90 pieces of new selectorized and free weight equipment have been purchased and will be available for use beginning January 13, 2012.  The new equipment includes new benches, racks and accessories.  These updates are scheduled to take place during the semester break when the facility typically has a decline in traffic in order to impact the fewest number of students and UREC members.

HOW WILL THIS PROJECT IMPACT YOUR WORKOUT?

UREC staff will begin removing some equipment from the weight room floor in order to make room for new equipment and the relocation of cardio machines. Cardio equipment will be moved to other areas in the weight room and will be available for use throughout the project.   The relocation of equipment will begin on December 16, 2011, when the Student Recreation Complex will be closed due to the hosting of LSU Commencement ceremonies.

From December 16, 2011, through January 13, 2012, some pieces of weight equipment will be unavailable until new equipment is installed.  A limited number of existing weight equipment will be available throughout the project.  The circuit room, located near the SRC equipment desk, and the powerlifting room will be operational throughout the project as alternative workout locations.  We ask for your assistance in being flexible with your workout routine during this time.

On January 6, 2012, the cardio area is scheduled to reopen.

On January 13, 2012, all new equipment is scheduled to be operational.

WHAT NEW EQUIPMENT SHOULD I EXPECT?
Click on a link below to preview the piece of equipment.

Selectorized Equipment

• Assisted Dip/Chin, Life Fitness PSADCSE (2)
• Glute, Life Fitness FZGL (1)
• Hip & Glute, Lie Fitness PSHG (1)
• Leg Press, Cybex 11040 (2)
• Leg Extension, Cybex 11051 (2)
• Seated Leg Curl, Cybex 11061 (2)
• Hip abduction/adduction, Cybex 11181 (2)
• Glute, Cybex 11170 (1)
• Chest Press, Cybex 11000 (2)
• Incline Press, Cybex 11150 (2)
• Overhead Press, Cybex 11010 (2)
• Incline Pull, Cybex 11020 (2)
• Lateral Pulldown, Cybex 11020 (2)
• Row, Cybex 11030 (2)
• Prone Leg Curl, Cybex 12140 (2)
• Calf Raise, Cybex 12120 (1)
• Arm Curl, Cybex 12070 (2)
• Tricep Press, Cybex 12180 (2)
• Lateral Pulldown, Cybex 12130 (2)
• Lateral Raise, Cybex 12160 (2)
• Fly/Rear Delt, Cybex 12111 (2)
• Torso Rotation, Cybex 12190 (2)
• Back Extension, Cybex 12101 (2)
 

Free Weight Equipment

• Multi-jungle sample 8-stack, Life Fitness MJ8 (1)
• Dual Adjustable Pulley, Life Fitness CMDAP (2)
• Leg Press, Hammer Strength ILLP (1)
• Row, Hammer Strength ILROW (1)
• Bench Press, Hammer Strength ILBP (1)
• High Row, Hammer Strength ILHR (1)
• Decline Press, Hammer Strength ILDCP (1)
• D.Y. Row, Hammer Strength ILDRW (1)
• Shoulder Press, Hammer Strength ILSP (2)
• Seated Calf Raise, Hammer Strength PLCALF (2)
• Seated Biceps, Hammer Strength PLBI (3)
• Seated Dip, Hammer Strength PLDIP (1)
• Leg Press, Hammer Strength PLLP (1)
• Pullover, Hammer Strength PLPO (1)
• Abdominal Oblique Crunch, Hammer Strength PLAB (1)
• Linear Hack Press, Hammer Strength PLLHP (1)
• 8’ Power Rack, Hammer Strength HDPR (2)
• Smith Machine, Hammer Strength HSSM (2)
• Olympic Incline Bench, Hammer Strength OIB (2)
• Olympic Decline Bench, Hammer Strength ODB (2)
• Olympic Military Bench, Hammer Strength OMB (1)
• Olympic Bench Weight Storage, Hammer Strength OBWS (4)
• Adjustable Bench – Pro Style, Hammer Strength FWMAB (7)
• Utility Bench – 75 Degrees, Hammer Strength FWUB75 (2)
• Decline/Abdominal Bench, Hammer Strength FWUB75 (2)
• Back Extension, Hammer Strength BWBE (2)
• Chin/Dip/Leg Raise, Hammer Strength BWCDL (2)
• T-Bar Row, Cybex 5580 (1)
 

Donate 10 canned-foods and receive
a free guest-pass
October 25, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Do your part in giving back to the community by donating cans in this year’s CANapalooza canned-food drive at LSU. CANapalooza is a campus-wide service project at LSU aimed to help out the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank by collecting thousands of cans. In 2010, The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank (www.brfoodbank.org) donated over 11 million pounds of food to 11 various parishes in the Baton Rouge area, but a severe shortage still exists.

Do your part in helping out. Drop off your cans at LSU UREC, one of the official drop-off locations for CANapalooza. In appreciation for your donation, LSU UREC is offering those who donate 10 canned-foods at the UREC Operations Desk a free one-day guest pass. This offer is only valid for LSU full-time students and UREC members through November 8, 2011.

Volunteers will build a replica of Tiger Stadium during Homecoming Week on Thursday, November 10 and Friday, November 11 with those cans collected throughout the drive. For more information on CANapalooza and other Homecoming festivities, go to www.homecoming.lsu.edu.

LSU University Recreation to host annual Greg Gibbens Ghost Chase 3K Fun Run
October 12, 2011

View photos from last year’s Ghost Chase here.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Download the registration form here

LSU University Recreation and its Employee Advisory Board will be hosting the 2011 Greg Gibbens Ghost Chase 3K Fun Run on Thursday, October 27, 2011. Race time is set for 7:00 p.m. and will begin in front of the UREC Student Recreation Complex. Participants are encouraged to come dressed to impress in their spookiest costumes for a contest after the race. Following the race, food and beverages will be provided at the Party on the Plaza event.  Results of the race and costume winners of the costume contest will be revealed and rewarded.  Registration is currently available until 6:00 p.m. the day of the race. Participants may register at the UREC Operations Desk. Registration fees are $10 for students, $20 for UREC members, and $25 for the surrounding community. The first 75 individuals to register will receive a t-shirt on race day.

Race divisions include:
    •  17 and under
    •  18-29
    •  30-49

Download the 2011 Greg Gibbens Ghost Chase flyer.

    •  50 and older

Costume contest categories include:
    •  Scariest costume
    •  Funniest costume
    •  Most creative costume
    •  Best pet and owner duo

About Greg Gibbens
Greg Gibbens was a former employee of University Recreation, who despite a physical handicap, was able to accomplish many great feats with the life he had been given. As opposed to being known as a wheel-chair-athlete, Greg wanted to be known more as an athlete in a wheel-chair, due to the talents and gifts he possessed. These and other exceptional aspects of Greg’s were even more apparent in his vigor for life and affection toward others. Due to an unfortunate incident, Greg’s life was ended prematurely. In memory of this distinguished individual, UREC holds this yearly event in remembrance of Greg not only as an accomplished employee, but also as an extraordinary person.

About the LSU UREC Employee Advisory Board
The Employee Advisory Board is a group of UREC Student Employees representing different areas within the department. These students work together to help ensure employee satisfaction within the student staff while learning leadership and team building skills. The EAB serves as a liaison between the student and professional staff at UREC, harboring on professional development for the student employees to contribute to the development of UREC.

For more information on the race, contact Alicia Domangue at adoman2@lsu.edu.

LSU University Recreation to host All Access event on Tues. and Wed.
August 29, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

LSU students are invited to participate in UREC All Access on August 30-31, 2011. UREC All Access will highlight UREC facilities and program opportunities available to keep students healthy and active throughout the semester. The event will take place at the UREC Student Recreation Center on Tuesday from 4:00-7:30 p.m. and Wednesday from 5:00-8:00 p.m.

The UREC All Access will kickoff Tuesday evening with climbing clinics in the UREC Climbing Gym and LSU Sport Club information fair where students can meet with club representatives and preview the upcoming seasons.  On Wednesday, students will have the opportunity to participate in GroupX and Specialty Courses Previews including Zumba, 3.2.1. Blast, Hip Hop, and Bootcamp among others.  Also on Wednesday, UREC personal trainers will host orientations in the Cardio and Weight area and will be available to answer fitness questions. Music, Bag-o competitions, and a Wii Home Run Derby are scheduled for both evenings.

Students are encouraged to come early and receive a free UREC water bottles for the first 250 participants each day and a free UREC gym towel for first 150 UREC Facebook fans and Twitter followers each day.  Like LSU UREC on Facebook, www.facebook.com/lsuurec , and follow LSU UREC on Twitter, @LSUUREC, to stay connected with the UREC community.

For more information and to view a complete schedule of UREC All Access’ events, please visit www.LSU.edu/UREC.

Contact information:    
Scott Belanger, UREC Assistant Director of Marketing
225.578.1910
sbelan1@lsu.edu

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