University of Florida - Tower / Seminole Yearbook (Gainesville, FL)

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Occupational therapy sophomore Am- ber Wilson works out on a stationary bike at the Southwest Recreation Center. Due to the center ' s immense popularity, students often were met with long lines while waiting for machines and over- crowded aerobic classes. For students who couldn ' t afford a health club membership or who didn ' t want to work out in a stuffy gym, Mother Nature provided an ideal workout. Freshmen Alison Tallman and Carrie Carlson powerwalk near the Broward tennis courts on a sunny afternoon. Leisure courses were a great way for students to exercise while having fun. Here Jim Hudson leads a Hatha Yoga class outside the Reitz Union. Hudson had taught yoga for 12 years. Karate and swing dancing were other exericise oriented leisure courses offered by UF. Which excercise option do you prefer: working out inside a gym or playing a sport out- side? think gyms can be stuffy, so I like to get outside and play basketball or tennis, something fun. Marissa Foglia, 3JM 24 Student Life

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11 d e Gainesville After Dark UF students had a plethora of places for all of th eir late-night entertainment needs. Projects. Quizzes. Reports. Tests. It never seemed to end. College was a ending cycle of hours upon hours of stress. With all the work college students had to do, there had to be a break occasionally. University of Florida students were no different, and we knew how to have a good time. When the weekend rolled around, there were a multitude of things for students to do to subside the headache of a long week of school. UF students could be seen throughout Gainesville at night, especially Friday or Saturday. A favorite choice among students were the wide variety of dance clubs. A few of the hot spots were 238 West, Florida and Full Circle. Whether it was techno, hip-hop or old wave, Gainesville clubs offered it all. Cathy Engel, a junior in Animal Science said 238 West is great on a Saturday night. You get to dance and meet a bunch of people. It gets my mind off of school. If dance clubs weren ' t your thing, there was always live music. Gainesville had a plethora of clubs that featured bands who played ska, punk-rock, emo, hip-hop, reggae, jazz, blues and folk. Some of the places where many of these shows hap- pened were the Covered Dish, Brick City Music Hall and the Hardback Cafe. You could even stroll to Maude ' s Cafe a couple of nights a week for a cup of joe. Listening to music and dancing weren ' t the only things to do after hours. You could also check a play out at the Hippodrome State Theater. The Hippodrome, a local playhouse, features plays and indepen- dent films regularly. So, as far as Gainesville is concerned, the nighttime is the right time. School may have gotten to you, or your roommate was driving you up the wall. Don ' t sweat. All was well when the weekend came. Story by: William Mader Student Life 23

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Engineering junior Wyatt Wallace spots senior Patricia Hernandez while she works out with free weights. Spotting was essential to ensuring the safety of students who used heavy machines or weights. Working with a partner often encouraged hard work and the ability to keep going. Does a Body Good UF provided the latest in sports facilities and equipment free of charge for students and faculty alike. Exercising is part of the balance students strive to achieve in their daily lives. Although, it isn ' t always easy. Finding the time, the place and even the people can hinder the well-mean- ing student in need of a health over- haul. In addition to private gyms able throughout Gainesville, the Uni- versity of Florida offered several op- tions for students who were interested in not only looking better, but feeling better. Briana Murphy, 2HH, said she preferred classes offered at the South- west Recreational Center because they got her motivated. I like classes like `Step Circuit ' and `Kick Boxing ' . Exercising makes me feel better about myself, Murphy said. In addition to aerobic classes, the Southwest Rec Center also provides basketball, volleyball, tennis and rac- quetball courts free of charge to UF faculty and students. Also located in the center is a fully equipped gymna- sium with treadmills, free weights and stair-climbing machines. However, some students believed that the popularity of UF gyms hin- dered the enjoyment of working out. I workout in my garage, because it is always too crowded at South West Rec, Ryan Davis, 3Exercise Sports, said. Michelle Suchy, 2LS, said that even though she had to wait in line, it was worth it. They have brand new ma- chines and quality equipment and as a student, it ' s free. Some students found pleasure in more individual activities like going for a walk or bike riding. Students could be seen jogging or walking with head- phones all across campus. Story by Jenny Williams Student Life 25