Plainfield Fitness Center Program
Most people participating in an
exercise program are interested in getting a maximum return on the time
they invest. A structured program, like the one offered at the Plainfield
Fitness Center, will definitely meet that need. Our program offers the
safest and most efficient use of time to each client. For many adults,
the only formal exercise experience may have been in their high school
physical education class, so circuit weight training is an excellent opportunity
to begin exercising again.
As previously mentioned, our program
is based upon the research done by the Cooper Institute. For a few years
the Plainfield Fitness Center was operated as a sattelite branch of the
Joliet Junior College Fitness Center. Beginning in May, 1996 the Plainfield
Fitness Center became a self-sustaining operation, thanks to the committment
by our School Board and by the Administration, in particular Dr. David
Stanfield, Superintendent of District 202 and Mr. Steve Langert, Director
of Business and Financial Services.
What to Expect From the Orientation
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There will be some paperwork to fill
out:
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Biographical: This informs the staff
about pre-existing medical concerns, for example blood pressure 140-90
or higher will require a Doctors written permission. This is not a problem
normally and a note can be faxed to the high school 439-2882.
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Registration Form: This allows us to
enter this information into the center's computer system.
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Waiver: With any form of exercise there
is an element of risk. The instructors are there to make sure you are exercising
correctly and safely. Our responsibility is to point out to the client
any incorrect form of exercising and it is the client's responsibility
to follow those instructions.
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Pre-Testing will be conducted. Before
starting any exercise program, it is essential to do some fitness testing.
This pretest helps the staff assess the participant's current level of
fitness and helps start the circuit weight training with the correct amount
of weight (plates). An individualized program will be designed for each
client.
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Pre-Test: You will be tested at each
weight station so the proper number of plates can be assigned for use during
the 30 second workout.
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The fitness center staff will input
the personal information into the center's data base. A personalized circuit
fitness program will be developed for each client.
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The instructor will demonstrate the
correct way to use each piece of equipment and continue to closely supervise
them until they can safely use each piece of equipment.
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Frequency of Exercise: The effectiveness
of the circuit weight training programs has been well established. A client
can anticipate improvements in cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength,
muscular endurance, flexibility, and loss of body fat when he/she can participate
in the program for a minumum of 3 to 4 times per week. The circuit is designed
to work all the major muscle groups and to elevate the heart rate to a
rate that provides a cardiovascular experience as the client uses the stationary
bicycles and/or steppers located between each weight station during the
workout.
