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University of Guelph – Guelph Gryphon Athletics Centre


U. of G. creates an active living hub for students and its community


BY LYNNE SKILTON-HAYES A


fter 12 years of planning, the University of Guelph Athletics Centre opened its new Fitness Centre in September 2016.


The 22,000 sq. ft. fitness space,


which offers plenty of exercise equip- ment and almost 100 group exercise classes per week, has allowed the uni- versity to address the growing demand for fitness activities on campus.


40 Fitness Business Canada May/June 2017 Located in the heart of the


University of Guelph in Guelph, Ontario, the new Fitness Centre rap- idly grew its student membership to over 9,000 active members (up from 4,000 at the previous facility) within the first few months of operation. The 9,000+ active memberships represent a remarkable 82 percent increase in stu- dent participation. (U. of G. total stu- dent enrollment is approx. 22,000). Students can purchase an NRG pass for just $45 per semester, which gives


them access to the Fitness Centre and unlimited access to classes. The university has always ca-


tered to its students’, staff and faculty members’ wide variety of interests. Currently, members can choose from yoga, Pilates, aquafit, indoor cycling, boot camp, TRX, HIIT, ZUMBA, cardio kickbox, Pound and almost any other group fitness format they could desire. There are also specialized staff-only and women-only classes offered. The Centre is on track to deliver approxi- mately 600 personal training sessions yearly.


leadership position in ensuring that


“The university has taken a


fitness is promoted as a priority for


students and for the university


community as a whole.”


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