Stephens Fitness Center and Cardio Annex

History
The Stephens Fitness Center -- named in honor of the generous gift of Paul and Elle Stephens and their son, Bart '97 -- opened on January 31, 2000. It was the end result of a four-month renovation of the Beale E. Poste Health Fitness Center. (Mr. Poste graduated from the University in 1929.) An interesting note is that during the renovation, the current Group Fitness Room was outfitted as a temporary fitness center.

Highlights
The 8,000 square feet in size has air conditioning, handicap accessibility and a sound system (satellite radio). It consists of two levels: an upper and lower.

The 5,000 square foot upper level has wall-to-wall carpeting and houses an extensive inventory of selectorized machines and aerobic (or "cardio") equipment. The upper level also has a reception desk, lounge (with 72 "cubbies"), seven flat-screen LCD televisions and designated stretching area. The 3,000 square foot lower level has wall-to-wall high-density flooring and boasts an abundance of free-weight equipment.

The 3,000 square foot lower level has wall-to-wall high-density flooring and boasts an abundance of free-weight equipment.