Oti the road to health and·fitness

SHAWN RICE STAFF WRITER SMR723@CABRINI.EDU

Feel that burn as you work up a sweat. For faculty and students at Cabrini membership to the fitness area of the Dixon Center is real easy--it's free.

Two distinct options are available for those wanting help in their workouts. The Dixon Center uses a program called Active Trax, which allows individuals to monitor their progression of workouts with no charge to them.

The other option is to hire a personal trainer through Premiere

Health & Fitness. This choice requires individuals to pay money and make appointments, but the benefits include a trainer who provides motivation, corrects your form and stresses the importance of exercise.

Lisa Traynor of Premiere Health & Fitness said trainers are available by appointment during operational hours of the Dixon Center. Costs range from $30 for the half hour to $60 for the hour, and clients are billed in advance at home. Traymor said it may seem expensive, but the going rate for a trainer on the Main Line is $75-$100 per hour.

Before acquiring a trainer from Premiere Health & Fitness, a health survey must be answered and you must sign a consent form. The health information is confidential and it allows the trainer the opportunity to get a clear picture of the best workout for you.

On the other hand, the Active Trax is a simple to use program. The Dixon Center asks that you fill out an information sheet and set up an appointment so they can measure your body fat and dimensions.

The reason behind this is so the fitness staff can put the data into the computer. The computer analyzes the information and when you are ready to come in for a workout, a printout of the recommended exercises can be made for you.

After filling out the printout with the necessary infonnation concerning your trrst workout, you hand in the paper and the staff will update your progress into the Active Trax so it can make the appropriate changes for the next workout.

Senior Mike Cottone, a fitness center supervisor, said, "I find more people use the Active Trax than the personal trainer because it's of no charge."

Traynor said, "Some clients sign up for only a few sessions, in order to get to know the gym and establish a routine. Other clients work with their trainer several days a week for years."

If you are interested in using the fitness center's program, Active Trax, then plan a trip to the Dixon Center to provide the necessary information and to get started. If you feel you're a person who needs support from others, then schedule an appointment with a personal trainer by calling Lisa Traynor at (888)608-0423 (toll free).