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

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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

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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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Student apathy was just one thing candidates sought to change. Fresh- man Deeb-Paul Kitchen does his duty at a poll near Turlington Plaza. Polling booths were located in various places around campus so that more students could vote. Student Brian Firth listens intently to Vi- sion ' 98 sophomore candidate Jeremy Kaplan ' s and Action Josh Heller ' s views. Heller served as Parliamentarian for the Act ion party. Deciding between the two qualified parties was difficult for most students. Political science senior and Action candidate Richard Fobair explains his agenda to physics freshman Pat Powers. Al- though most students appreciated the effort, some students complained about the in-your-face campaign tactics. Dedicated candidates and supporters spent many hours out in the hot sun selling their party. Vision ' 98 supporters Alexiz Zepeda and Erin Alvarez give buttons and pamphlets to students as they pass in Turlington Plaza. Why do you think voting in Student Government elections is impor- tant? Important to have a say in where my A S fees go. A Because I • think it is im- - Serena Underwood 2LS 26 Student Life