Weight Room
The nautilus weight room houses 20 nautilus machines
ranging from the leg extension machine, the seated triceps dip machine to the abdominal strengthening machine. Free weights range in size from 5lbs to 50lbs.
Benefits of Strength Training Before beginning a
strength training program, it is important that you understand what physical and mental changes are about to occur. The first and main reason one starts a strength-training program is to improve physical appearance
. Results can usually be seen within 4-6 weeks if a consistent program is followed. Although the scale may show an increase in body weight, it is good body weight, in that it is muscle. The reason being
muscle weighs more than fat. You have increased your muscle mass and decreased your body fat. A major misconception in this area is that you can turn fat into muscle, and vice versa will happen when a lifting
program is stopped. What eventually happens, is there is either an increase or a decrease in the size of muscle or the fat cells. Physical capacity will increase with strength training. Remember our muscles are what
enable us to move. They attach bone to bone and help move and guide our skeletal system. Therefore, the stronger our muscles are, the easier everyday chores become to you. From a physiological standpoint,
the increase in metabolic rate is the most important. Metabolic rate refers to the rate at which we expend the calories we consume. Strength training can increase your metabolic rate since it increases muscle density.
Muscle burns more calories than fat, or the more muscle you have, the more calories you burn. It will also aid in the injury prevention by strengthening the muscle, bone, tendon and ligaments. Strength training
also has positive effects on the heart. It can actually increase the size of the left ventricle walls. Also, the heart becomes more effective at oxygen utilization. You will also notice an increase in self-esteem. It
can provide positive mental feedback. Along those lines, it can offer stress relief. This may come from the pumped up sensation you may get when lifting. This is due to the fact of blood rushing into the muscle you are
working. This feeling will last approximately 30-60 minutes after you workout. You may find that you are more energetic throughout your day. This is due to the fact that your muscles are stronger and do not fatigue as
easily as before. These are some of the changes you will notice within the next few weeks/months. When beginning a strength training program, there are many variables that one must take into account: their
age, sex, fitness level, handicaps and experience. One area that is the same for everyone is that you must understand basic anatomy and
physiology. To improve your physiological and physical appearance, it is important that you know why and how the body works. To obtain
information in depth on how the body works, and to understand the meaning of the words under the heading "Movement and Their Definitions",
you are invited to attend an orientation class Friday evenings. To schedule your meeting contact Lee Billings in the membership office located in the main lobby.Be consistent, enjoy your class, have
fun and reap the rewards of enjoying better health. |
The room contains 3 treadmills, 4 bicycles, 2 stair
masters, 2 rowing machines and 3 eclipse machine.
