Syracuse University School of Education

Student Director, Fall 2006: Chris Owens

Staff

At Healthworks, you will find a competent staff of graduate students from the department of Exercise Science. Our staff have diverse classroom experience in fitness, wellness, nutrition, resistance training, and cardiovascular fitness.

You can make an appointment for an orientation with a staff member by calling 443-3302 during open hours or e-mail a specific staff member by clicking on their name.

Orientation and Testing
When you arrive at Healthworks, a staff member will start you off with an orientation of the facility and answer any questions you may have. If you have brought proper clothes we will start you off with baseline fitness testing, which includes: cardiovascular fitness testing, muscular endurance testing, flexibility testing, and body composition analysis. After the testing is finished we will meet with you to review your goals, and map out a personal workout program suited to your needs. We will pay attention to your time constraints, health conditions, and possible body image concerns. This orientation and testing usually takes 45 to 60 minutes to complete.

Workout
We will support you throughout your new program while allowing you the opportunity to work on your own. Staff are always available to help you adjust your program, or add new exercises. When you need someone to push you through a workout like a personal trainer, we are always on staff.

Equipment Available
For a cardiovascular workout, Healthworks has treadmills, an elliptical trainer, Kayak machines, lower body crossrobics machines, Stairmasters, rowing ergometers, and Nordic Traks. For resistance training we have a 9-piece Universal circuit as well as set dumbbells from 2-85 pounds for free weight training. There are also adjustable flat, and incline benches with multiple bars.

Cost
Exercise Prescription and Training Program

Payment by check made payable to: Healthworks Program, Syracuse University

Hours

Fall 2006 (August 17 through December 5)
Monday through Friday
6-8 a.m., 11:30-1:30 p.m., and 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Spring 2007 (*planned)
Monday through Friday
6-8 a.m., 11:30-1:30 p.m., and 4:30-6:30 p.m

Healthworks Research and Learning Laboratory, located in the basement of Archbold Gymnasium, and the Human Performance Laboratory, Room #306 Women's Building, are sponsored by Exercise Science under the auspices of the School of Education. Both facilities, under the direction of faculty in the Exercise Science Department, are managed by knowledgeable staff in the field of health and exercise science. These facilities function to promote physical fitness and wellness with the University setting through academic, research and service endeavors.

Have a fitness related question, go ahead and ask us!