Request to Implement an "Introduction to the Fitness Center Equipment" Class

Fitness centers, and weight rooms especially, can often be an intimidating place for novice users who may not know how to adjust and operate the cardio and strength training equipment. Confusion about how to use the machines properly can negatively affect the confidence of some members who only want to get in shape without feeling awkward. We believe that implementing a new class at Penn State an introduction of sorts to the fitness center equipment could help solve this problem, because novice fitness center members could learn as a group how to properly operate the machines without having to struggle with them on their own.

The class should be simple to put into practice and would benefit so many fitness center members, perhaps even increasing the number of people who would buy memberships. Knowledge of the equipment will make it easier for members to be motivated to get a well-rounded workout, and would help new members feel more comfortable.

We, the undersigned, encourage the implementation of such a class to teach novice fitness center members how to use the equipment, so that they gain confidence and, in turn, the ability to comfortably get a well-rounded workout.