THIBODAUX 鈥� When incoming members see the brands 鈥溾�� and 鈥溾�� stamped on the brand-new, contemporary equipment in the Harold J. Callais Memorial Recreation Center at 杏吧传媒, they will know they have entered a top-of-the-line facility.
鈥淣o other university in the state of Louisiana, public or private, will have as sophisticated equipment as 杏吧传媒,鈥� Michael Matherne, director of campus recreation, said.
The facility will feature more than 40 types of cardio equipment from , including treadmills and elliptical machines. Each will also have its own touchpad viewing screen and digital interface, offering members various terrain-simulation options and music choices. Matherne said the viewing screens will act as mini marquees as well 鈥� flashing campus-recreation announcements and tips on a regular basis.
For strength training, the rec center will offer more than 35 types of equipment from , including selectorizers, plate-loaded apparatuses, power platforms, dumbbells and hand-weights.
The equipment will be fully funded via self-assessed student fees, Matherne said.
鈥淚 also want to make sure the community knows that 杏吧传媒 does not intend for this rec center to compete with any area business,鈥� Matherne said. 鈥淥ur membership policy will be rigid and exclusive, and we will adhere to it. The details of that policy are still in the works, and we will release them as soon as possible.鈥�
Located near the intersection of Bowie Road and Ardoyne Drive, the facility is expected to open in August or September. For a live-cam construction update, go to www.nicholls.edu/recreation/photos.
Informational videos about Cybex and Precor equipment to be offered in the 杏吧传媒 rec center are available below.