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Healthy Living: Rec Center Renovation
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The start of the fall semester saw the completion of a major renovation and expansion of the Campus Recreation Center. The $17 million renovation, which includes Champions Choice, a dining hall offering healthy options, is part of a campus-wide healthy living and wellness initiative.
A few facts about the renovation and the new Campus Recreation Center:
- Since opening in August, daily visits to the rec center have increased 50 percent, from 2,000 to 3,000.
- The renovation added 34,000 square feet to the center for a total of 144,000 square feet.
- The newly renovated center features 115 pieces of cardio equipment, each with a personal TV and Internet access.
- Strength and conditioning machines more than tripled from 20 to 65.
- A new 1/12 mile, suspended jogging track features three lanes and a rubberized surface.
- A new gymnasium features two full basketball courts and can be used for multiple sports.
- The center features five group fitness studios, including two cycling studios, one with a multipurpose projection screen for virtual riding.
- The center has the Bay area's only 25-yard indoor pool.
- Six, four-wall racquetball courts can be reserved up to 24 hours in advance.
- Individual and group personal training is available for a fee.