The White Falcon - 19.03.1993, Side 8

Fitness center shapes up with new loolA
Story and photo
by J02 Carlos Bongioanni
The base gym at Naval Air Station,
Keflavfk, has undergone a transformation in
recent days. The most noticeable change has
been the opening of the cardio-vascular room
and the conversion of the front entrance area
into a lobby.
For the past two years, the lobby func-
tioned mainly as an exercise area, while one
of the old racquetball courts was being turned
into a cardio-vascular room. Now that the
two areas are set up, the customers and staff
at the gym are pleased with the new look.
“It was very uncomfortable working out in
the lobby,” said Danny Shaffer, a frequent
visitor to the gym. “Every time somebody
came through the front door, you’d get hit
with a blast of cold air. The conditions back
here (in the cardio-vascular room) are much
more pleasant.”
The new location of the cardio-vascular
room isn’t the only improvement. Vince
Ingram is one of many customers who appre-
ciates the increased number of exercise
machines available for use.
“With this new set-up, there are no hassles
with signing in and waiting for a machine to
open up. I also like the atmosphere with the
new and bigger television and ste-
reo system,” said Ingram.
According to MWR Athletic Di-
rector Dan Bamthouse, the car-
dio-vascular room will eventually
consist of a maximum of six tread-
mills, four bikes and three stair
climbers. “The extra treadmills
will replace some of the bikes we
have now. They’ll be installed
after we receive a back-order of
new, more-durable running boards
and other upgraded component
parts,” said Bamthouse.
Customers can also expect to
benefit from the new lobby. “It’s
a common area. People can use
the area to take a break between
workouts, get a drink or socialize
with friends,” he added. “But,
more importantly, it allows people
to do what they’re supposed to do
in this lobby - that is, change their
shoes.”
In related news, the gym has
undergone other changes in the
past two weeks. All four racquet-
ball courts and the gym floor were
refinished for the first time in three
years. The floors will be ready for
use by Monday.
Vince Ingram and Sam Steinline make use of the gym's
cardio-vascular room.
A winning combination
Exercise plus a proper diet!
Racquetball challenge ladder top 20 list
1. Jay Morgan 11. Bruce Fatz
2. Charles Butler 12. Jose Gallardo
3. John Wyatt 13. Bob Lamneck
4. Dave Adams 14. Ken Soderberg
5. Arnold Vice 15. Robert Brunhoebcr
6. Roger Christian 16. Steve Nurre
7. Ronald Cooper 17. Bob Butters
8. Larry Blevins 18. Bill Conoscenti
9. Matt Manning 19. Tom Goodman
10. Tom Betro 20. Mark Catlin
Anybody wishing to play racquetball competitively can do so through the gym’s
challenge ladder. To get on the top 20 list, you must first challenge and then beat
the person at the number 20 spot. From there, you can challenge anybody up to three
positions above your current position. If after two attempts, you are unable to win
a match against the person three slots ahead, you must challenge the next person
directly ahead in the standings. An upcoming racquetball tournament from Marc]
29 through April 4, will directly affect the current standings. For more informati
contact Matt at ext. 6491.
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