MONDAY, JUNE 4, 2012
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
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EXERCISING
Ambler, parks provide workout services
ANNA ALLEN
aallen@kansan.com
Some students prefer to do it in the early morning. Others like to do it at the end of a busy day. Some like to keep it hot, and some enjoy to use it as a time to cool off. Whatever way you choose to workout, Lawrence during the summer has plenty of options for you to choose from.
For student Ashlee Baraban, a junior from Topeka, the Ambler Student Rec Center is the first place she goes when working out. In fact, it's where she usually goes to start her day three to four days a week.
"It keeps me calm, helps me get things done throughout the day", Baraban said about getting in an early workout.
The rec offers classes like yoga to help with just that; managing stress. But it also offers a variety of other resources to help your workouts.
"Basketballs and racquets are definitely checked out the most," said John Bertels, a sophomore from Overland Park, who works behind the rec's
checkout counter.
Bertels said some of the less checked out equipment included couquet and TRZ, but said its probably because of people's lack of familiarity with the two.
Additionally, canoes, tents, bikes and other outdoor gear are rented from the rec for different amounts of time, an hour to a weekend, Bertels said.
But some students turn to the rec for more than entertainment and reducing stress. Cedric Burrows, a May doctoral graduate from Memphis, said he started getting serious about his health after turning thirty. He said he realized the importance of staying fit after looking at his family's health history and knowing that fitness was the way to combat against possible health problems. He tries to get to the rec at least three times a week, but enjoys hiking the various trails Lawrence has, as well.
And when the ree is closed, what then? As Burrows pointed out, Lawrence has a wide variety of hiking trails. A list of these can be found on the Lawrence Parks and Recreation website, with additional options for classes
and intramural teams to participate with the entire Lawrence community. And, of course, if you're looking to cool down literally, check out the Lawrence Aquatic Center and its four different locations, both indoor and outdoor.
Edited by Megan Hinman
Recreation Center's Summer Hours:
JESSICA JANASZ/KANSAN
Students use indoor facilities as a free and air conditioned spot to workout during the summer, using amenities such as the basketball and racquetball courts.
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