Kansas State University - Royal Purple Yearbook (Manhattan, KS)

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MARIA PRIETO, sophomore in parks and resource management, watches the aerobics instructor during the cool down after a work. out. (Photo by Christopher Assaf)

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We are second to none in terms of other facilities in the area or state, said Raydon Robel, director of recreational services at the complex. Time-wise and faculty-wise, no other state school compares with us. Cari Richert, sophomore in human ecology, said she was able to schedule her visits to the complex around her because of the hours the complex was open. It ' s great that it ' s (the open so late, you can work your exercise around your personal schedule and still have plenty of time to go to the rec, Richert said. The complex was open from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. on weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Saturdays and noon to 11:00 p.m. on Sundays. The staff consisted of 28 members, including a weight trainer, a nutritionist and an intramurals chairman. Lori Peterson, junior in physical education and staff member at the complex, said Continued on page 22 Recreational Center ❖ 21 by DARREN KELLER matter if it ' s weight- lifting, aerobics or the Chester E. Peters recreation complex provided K-State students and faculty with an excellent sports and fitness facility. Throughout the year there were a variety of recreational sports and fitness programs designed to accomodate a wide range of recreational interests and abilities, as well as over 30 intramural activities offered. There was also rental equipment available for indoor and outdoor sports. The facilities at the complex were comparable to professional health c lubs in Manhattan at a much lower cost. While most professional fitness centers averaged around $35-$40 for a one month membership, the use of the complex was only $18 a semester. All full and part-time who paid an activity fee were able to use the facilities without additional charges as long as they presented their current, validated I.D. card.

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Continued from page 21 that sometimes the complex is very busy. Anytime there is an intramural basketball game, it gets really busy, she said. Saturday afternoons and Sunday nights are also busy times. Robel said that because the complex was it ' s ninth year there was some talk of adding on to the facility. He said that an addition to the facility would help cut down the overcrowdedness of the complex during rush hours. Anytime after 3:00 p.m. weekdays people start out of class and it (the complex) gets very busy, said Robin Mullin, senior in psychology and also a staff member at the complex. Peterson was one of the complex ' s aerobics She said the complex ' s THE CHESTER E. Peters Complex offers aerobics daily, which Julie Milberger, junior in business, often attends four times a week. (Photo by Assaf) THE UPSTAIRS room at the Rec also has seven computerized Lifecycles for varying aerobic levels. The cycles have become a popular form of exercise in the 80 ' s. (Photo by Christopher Assaf) aerobics programs are less strenuous than at private fitness centers because of the large variety and number of participants. She said there was a in attitudes between people who pay money by the month for and people who have the opportunity of virtually free service at the rec. The members of private fitness centers tended to be more serious about aerobics and expected it to be more intense exercise. Curt Strautman, senior in physical education, said he enjoys lifting weights, playing basketball and playing racquetball in one of the 16 courts the complex has to offer. Continued on page 24