Being someone who goes to the gym five days a week, I am at Manhattan College’s Fitness Center for a lot of my time. Going to the gym has become a major part of my routine, and it honestly is an important part of my life. I do love the gym, and the MC Fitness Center does have some really great aspects of it. However, there are some downsides as well.
One thing I love about the MC Fitness Center, is that it offers a large assortment of different types of events and classes. Whether you like yoga, Zumba, weightlifting competitions, or anything else athletic-related, the MC Fitness Center has a lot of great opportunities to take advantage of. I also enjoy the competitions they sometimes hold, such as winning a T-shirt for running a certain distance in a specific amount of time or hanging off of a pullup bar for the longest time. The MC Fitness Center also has a great girls changing room that is decorated nicely and has some pretty awesome blow dryers. When I have been to the Women’s Empowerment Hour (1:15-2:15 Tuesdays and Thursdays) it has also been a great experience as well.
While the Fitness Center does offer a lot of great things, there are some downsides to it. Unfortunately, it is a small space (with a lot of men). Although there is a Women’s Empowerment Hour, it doesn’t fit into my schedule and is for such a short period. It would be better if this was offered at different times of the week. Sometimes it can be intimidating to work out as a woman when surrounded by men, especially when it’s really crowded. Also, since it is a smaller gym, it can be hard to find a free machine or spot to bench.
Overall, I have personally had both good and bad experiences with the MC Fitness Center. What I do recommend is to try new things. Don’t be intimidated to go to the gym or try out a class! I have had a great time working on myself at the Fitness Center, and it is one of my favorite places to get my workout in and practice self care.