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The
Fitness Center - Home Understanding
Exercise Apparatus Rossmoor
Home Page Rossmoor Clubhouse Page |
The
Use of
the Fitness Center Many feel that an exercise routine invigorates them and is an enjoyable "feel-good" activity. "I love my morning endorphin rush!" one enthusiastic user commented. Others seek a cardio-fitness program on the treadmills, ellipticals and stationary bicycles which — along with healthy eating habits and weight control — is a life style change that makes sense. A number of residents use it for recovery after cardiac conditions, realizing that adhering to a well designed, physician recommended program — is therapeutic. Many orthopedic physicians recommend specific exercises to improve joint or back disabilities, while for diabetics — consistent exercise is part of the control of their condition. These reasons are not unique to a Senior Adult Community. They apply to any age group. |
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The
entrance to the Fitness Center is located in the Village Center Building
near the entrance to Rossmoor and its Clubhouse. |
The Exercise room itself has a very open feeling and all users can look out the back windows (shown here). | |
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The view from the windows. |
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| Inside the Exercise Room | ||
The exercise room is 26' x 43', mirrored (giving it a "twice-the-size" visual appearance) and with a view out the windows — from all equipment locations. It has a wide variety of modern exercise apparatus from Treadmills, Ellipticals, a Rower, Stationary Bicycles, and Upper Body Exercise Machines — 21 in all — to handweights and reclining bench. |
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| Television is in place to pass the time, and many users bring a variety of music devices with earphones. |  |
| The Fitness Center as a "Gathering Place" | ||
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Though the primary purpose of any Fitness Center is "healthy choice," it also serves Rossmoor residents as a place to interact. For instance, this group comes together most mornings at 7AM to workout. There is conversation, laughter and an opportunity to say "Hello." Not structured as a "Club," the group welcomes new arrivals, and those who attend vary. Some shown here still work, and leave to go to jobs either locally or in the city. | |
Some prefer using the Fitness Center as an activity a couple can do together (as shown here), while others come to concentrate on learning a prescribed workout routine. Some visit the Center just to use a specific type of apparatus. Many residents use the Fitness Center after returning home from work; from spending the day on various Projects at Rossmoor or in the surrounding community. It's a way to get rid of nervous energy; to concentrate; or just to tone up and feel better. The reasons for using any Fitness Center vary, but all agree that it makes a major difference in the way one feels; the energy they have; and the feeling of accomplishment it brings. |
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The
Fitness Center - Home Understanding
Exercise Apparatus Rossmoor
Home Page
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© 2004
Rossmoor Community Association, Inc
128 Sussex Way, Monroe Twp, NJ 08831 1-609-655-1000 |