The FLEX Centre is one of the most popular places for students and staff to visit on campus, accommodating about 1,000 users every day.

Naturally over time, equipment in any facility begins to experience wear and tear.

That is why the FLEX Centre cardio equipment is being replaced just in time for the start of the school year.

The equipment in the FLEX gets replaced regularly to make sure that all of its users are using only the best equipment during their workouts. The cardio equipment gets replaced every three years and the strength equipment gets replaced every five years.

Last year (summer of 2012) the FLEX saw the strength equipment exchanged and this year is the cardio equipment’s turn.

Between August 6 and 13, the FLEX Centre was closed to make way for the installation. The equipment involved in the move included the treadmills, cross trainers, up-right bikes, recumbent bikes, spin bikes, rowing machines and step mills.

Most of the equipment is being replaced with newer versions of the same equipment; however some noticeable changes include improved cross trainers and a change in the equipment layout.

The cross trainers are now more dynamic in allowing the user to exercise moving laterally instead of just linearly. They also automatically adjust the stride length of an individual based on the speed of their workout. The changeover also saw a switch of less used equipment to more popular equipment to maximize the usage of all pieces.

One of the main reasons the athletic centre frequently upgrades its equipment is to keep up with what is available on the market. Fitness equipment is constantly being tweaked and improved to give a better workout and experience to the people that use it. The athletic centre wants to provide the best equipment for all users of the FLEX.

FLEX fitness coordinator Angela Wood, commented on the equipment upgrade and how it will benefit the users of the FLEX.

“After visiting and experiencing many fitness facilities over time, all users of the FLEX are very fortunate to have an opportunity to work out in a facility where equipment replacement is as highly regarded as it is on our campus,” she said. “I hope people continue to use the FLEX in record numbers this year like they did last year.”

The FLEX Centre also offers a number of fitness classes to improve cardio and/or strength & flexibility. New classes introduced this year include cardio core, ginga, yoga for the chakras, zumba & muscle conditioning, yoga 101, beginner fitness boxing and warrior workout.

Returning fitness classes include movestrong, spin, muscle conditioning, belly dance, zumba, HIIT, power yoga and yoga for relaxation.

For more information on the FLEX Centre and its fitness classes, visit www.campusrecreationcentre.com.

The Sport Information Resource Centre (SIRC) and the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) announced the 2012-13 SIRC-CCAA Academic All-Canadian Award recipients and five Durham College student-athletes were honoured with the prestigious award.

Kelsey Hare (Whitby, Ont.) of the women’s basketball team, Chelsey Rogatinsky (Pickering, Ont.) of the women’s soccer team, Marco Trotta (Oshawa, Ont.) of the men’s soccer team, Bradley Van Hartingsveldt (Newcastle, Ont.) and Riley McAllister (Oshawa, Ont.) of the men’s volleyball team all took home the top honour.

“We are extremely proud of the student-athletes receiving this prestigious award,” said Ken Babcock, Director of Athletics. “The Academic All-Canadian award is one of the toughest awards to obtain based on the criteria. This national recognition reflects how our student-athletes at Durham College strive for success in the classroom and their respective sports.”

With an incredible five recipients receiving the honour this year, Durham College topped last year’s total of one, when Erin Emery (women’s basketball) was the lone Lord to receive the recognition. Durham had the most recipients in the country with eight during the 2008-09 varsity season.

The SIRC-CCAA Academic All-Canadian award is the CCAA’s most prestigious student-athlete honour, epitomizing both organizations’ commitment to academic success and athletic achievement. Honourees must attain academic honours at their institution in addition to obtaining one of the following athletic achievements: named to their member conference All-Star Team (first or second) in soccer, volleyball, basketball or curling; earn a gold or silver medal at their member conference badminton championship; finish among the top seven men or women as well as finishing in the top third at their member conference cross-country running championship; or finish among the top three women or top five men as well as finishing in the top third at their member conference golf championship.

The athlete’s achievements were recognized at the fourth annual Durham College Athletic/Academic Luncheon on April 9 at the Student Centre at Durham College.

“The student-athletes who have achieved excellence in both athletics and academics are role models for the youth of today and destined to excel in their future careers,” said Debra Gassewitz, SIRC president and CEO. “SIRC is honoured to recognize these outstanding individuals as recipients of the SIRC-CCAA Academic All Canadian award.”

“The CCAA is proud to recognize and celebrate those student-athletes who’ve attained the highest possible CCAA honour in their pursuit of academic and athletic excellence,” said Sandra Murray-MacDonell, CCAA Executive Director.

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