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fitness floor
Updated 4/29/13

Fitness floor

Our facility contains a variety of “fitness neighborhoods” to meet the diverse needs and interests of the Purdue University community. These neighborhoods compose of state-of-the-art equipment, including:

  • Cardiovascular machines
  • Variable resistance machines
  • Plate loaded equipment
  • Olympic lift platforms
  • Free weights
  • Functional equipment

Our Fitness Consultants supervise the fitness areas within the facility, assist patrons with spotting and equipment questions, and provide free equipment clinics and orientations.

Men's Health Week

June 10-14

Wear blue and support Men’s Health!  Stop by our events for health tips, fun fitness competitions, and a chance to win prizes. 

Powder-Free Protein Shakes Cooking Demo

Tuesday, June 11, 6-7pm, Demonstration Kitchen, $10

Learn to prepare quick, natural and tasty protien shakes to compliment your workouts.  Find out how much protien you really need, as well as options and benefits of natural protien sources.  Free samples will be provided.  Pre-registration is required.  Sign-up at the Member Services Desk or call 765.494.3110.

Minute to Win It Fitness Events

Wednesday, June 12, 5-7pm, Scifres Functional Fitness

Drop-in and try each of our minute-long fitness challenges in celebration of men's health: rope pull, box jumps, pull-ups, push-ups, and burpees.  The winner of each will receive a prize.