One major addition to the new part of our school is the weight room. The old weight room was outdated, smelly, and too small. In the old weight room, a lot of students would rather goof off instead of work out. “(The weight room) already has students much more on task,” Mr. DeBarr, the Strength Training and General P.E. instructor, said.
The biggest difference from the old weight room to the new one is the quality of the equipment. “It is much nicer,” said DeBarr, “It has more space and better equipment.” The district spent $70,000 on new equipment, including new squat racks, dumbbells, rubber weights, and cardio machines.
The new addition offers a number of machines to strengthen all muscles of the body, ranging from leg press to the tricep extension. Elliptical machines, treadmills, and stationary bikes are also offered for a cardio workout. A unique addition to the weight room is the row machine, a cardio/strength training machine. Using water and a rotating wheel, the machine makes the user feel as if they are rowing a boat while getting a great full body workout.
In time, the weight room will become open to the public. As of right now, students are offered the chance to work out after school on scheduled days with supervision. Taking advantage of the weight room is a great option for student athletes. Mr. DeBarr hopes that the new equipment will result in improvements for school sports. He adds, “The better the training the better the team will perform.”
Jake McNamara
-The Cardinal
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