Fitness program aimed at clubs provides wide range of workouts

Written By Sarah Pais

Fitness on Demand has returned new and improved and now offers more options for workouts.

The program is open to everyone, but according to Parker Werns, the Coordinator of Student Programming, the Student Center is hoping for clubs to take advantage of the space and programs.

Werns described in an email blast that “the Fitness on Demand program features free videos of different exercise classes [like yoga, spinning, zumba classes or other cardio classes] to follow along with to have a productive and fun workout.”

The program can be found on the second floor of the Student Center where participants work out to videos.

One group on campus that has already tried the program is the rugby team. They participated in “broga” which is “yoga for the bros,” according to freshman rugby player Caleb Gretsky.

“We were all sore afterwards,” Gretsky said. “[Jillian Michaels] knows how to work us.” Michaels is a work out instructor. Some of her videos are available in the space.

Along with clubs and teams using the facility, there has also been discussion about Resident Educators (REs) possibly planning floor events in the space during the month of October.

Similarly, with Breast Cancer Awareness Month approaching, the Honors Program is considering planning an event dealing with Fitness on Demand, according to Werns. Pink Feet, a committee that coincides with breast cancer awareness and fundraises money for the cause, would be at the center of this event.

For those who struggle finding time to work out, the program allows students to walk in and work out for as long as they want by either selecting shorter or longer videos to follow.

Colleen O’Neil, a freshman at Point Park studying broadcast production and media management, is looking forward to trying this program.

“I would like to try it because it is a good fitness opportunity that I could utilize to better my workout routine on my own schedule,” O’Neil said.

Werns also stated that with the given budget, he is looking for the Student Center to invest in “swag” such as knee socks and sweatbands in order to promote Fitness on Demand.

Rooms specifically for Fitness on Demand can be found on the second floor of the Student Center. Upon walking in the room, there is a box on the wall that has all of the workouts available. Simply tap whatever one you are interested in and start your workout.