Introduction of American University Gymnasium
1, University of Missouri
The University of Missouri, located in Missouri, has a nationwide fitness center with luxurious and complete internal facilities, which promotes the combination of entertainment and sports to a new height.
The fitness center was rebuilt in 2005. When it was completed, Sports Illustrated praised it as the best university leisure center in America.
The total construction cost of the center is USD 50 million. It has three floors and various fitness facilities, including a 35-foot rock climbing ground, five sports fields (which can play squash), three performance rooms, a 65,438+04,000-pound free weight training machine and 65,438+000 sets of aerobic fitness equipment (the treadmill is equipped with TV).
These are just the tip of the iceberg, and the water sports center is what students in this university are most proud of. Standard 50-meter competitive swimming pool and 10 meter diving pool, as well as sauna, drifting river and waterfall surrounded by palm trees! You only need a swimming ring to play rafting!
It is said that Sam, the founder of Wal-Mart, was an alumnus. His academic performance was very poor that year, and he was worried about it. All the money donated by his alma mater was used for sports and entertainment facilities, not educational facilities.
2. Ohio State University.
As one of the largest universities in the United States, Ohio State University has more than 56,000 students. In order to ensure that every student can enjoy recreational facilities, the school has built the largest recreation and fitness center in universities in the United States, covering an area of more than 600,000 square feet.
Five gymnasiums wander around the campus, and the bright large floor-to-ceiling windows in the gymnasiums allow people who come to exercise to enjoy the scenery outside and adjust their mood.
There are not only indoor basketball courts, tennis courts, football fields, rock climbing and squash courts, but also water sports centers, spas, six swimming pools, two saunas, hot springs and a leisure swimming pool.
In order to encourage more students to exercise, the school has specially built four jogging tracks and fitness courses, such as Zumba and yoga.
3. Georgia Institute of Technology.
Georgia Institute of Technology's fitness center is not only a good place for students to exercise, but also a good choice for outdoor leisure.
There are all kinds of outdoor venues here, including beach volleyball courts, various sports fields, sunbathing terraces and colorful outdoor activities.
Students can enjoy various recreational and sports facilities at very affordable prices, including rock climbing, kayaking, rafting, mountain biking and camping equipment.
Moreover, the school's fitness facilities are all available, with more than 200 sets of sports equipment and 25,000 pounds of weightlifting machines. Every piece of aerobic exercise equipment even has its own built-in tv screen.
It is not only the diving and swimming competition venue for the 1996 Olympic Games, but also the training venue for the American swimming and diving team for the 20 16 Rio Olympic Games.
In order to relieve students' study pressure, the fitness center also has a hot spring bath that can accommodate 1900 students.
4. university of north dakota.
The school's sports facilities are first-class, and the fitness center advocates physical exercise not only for physical health, but also for spiritual comfort.
The fitness center has two floors and pursues aesthetics in architectural style. The atrium designed brings natural light, which is suitable for meditation and relaxation.
Different from other universities, this university will also let chefs personally teach students how to cook healthy meals and snacks.
In order to create a popular riding class atmosphere, the fitness center also provides lighting, smoke machines and disco facilities.
Although the fitness center offers many choices, such as strength training, group fitness and various dance courses, flag-winning football is still one of the most popular sports activities in schools.
5. University of California, Irvine.
If a university's fitness center is praised for its first-class sports equipment, then the coolest fitness center should be favored by world famous athletes.
This is the case with the fitness center of the University of California, Irvine. There is a gymnasium with an area of19,000 square feet, as well as various basketball, volleyball and badminton venues.
Kobe, a famous basketball player, likes to train here because of the influx of new equipment.
The school not only provides students with opportunities to meet sports celebrities, but also provides students with some outdoor adventure trips, such as diving and kayaking. In addition, the school also has a full set of sailing equipment, students can attend professional courses or private lectures, and participate in sailing competitions.