Fitness Center: Getting Started

What Clothing to Wear
Having the right clothing is essential. Your gym attire should encourage you to workout while keeping you comfortable and covered in all the right places. They should fit properly and keep you feeling dry, cool and minimally self-conscious.   

What Shoes to Wear
Black training shoes leave scuff marks on the floor, so we prefer white sneakers. Shoes should be lightweight and durable. In the Winter we ask you to wear different sneakers within our facility than the ones you would wear outside. Salt from the outside is detrimental to the cardio equipment.

What Accessories to Bring
Bring a personal MP3 player or headphones in order to listen to the radio or watch TV. You may want to consider bringing flip-flops for the locker rooms. We always recommend a water bottle to stay hydrated. A good gym bag to carry all of these things is a good investment.

How Much to Workout
For people beginning a fitness program working out three times a week is a good starting point. You should include thirty minutes of cardio and thirty minutes of strength training each workout. When it comes to fitness, like almost everything else in life, moderation is the key.