New cardio room for SRA

Monash staff will soon have access to a new cardiovascular room, at the Sports and Recreation Association.

Opening in March, the new facility (in the existing aerobics room) will include about $130,000 in new equipment including treadmills, cross-trainers, bikes and televisions.

SRA director Mr James Voght said the new room was expected to boost the number of new patrons, particularly females.

"Cardio theatres are really popular with women now. Many people feel threatened by the traditional weights-style gym, and cardio can be a lot more user-friendly," he said.

"Also, our gym downstairs was bursting at the seams during peak times, so the new room means we will have almost double the space available."

The popular spinning bikes will also be moved into the new room, along with other new spinning equipment. The aerobics classes will be relocated to the martial arts area.

For more information, contact Sports and Recreation on extn 54111.