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New fitness center open to Troy students

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(Photo / University Relations)   Emma Daniel News Editor Troy University’s new $22 million fitness center opened for students on Jan. 8, offering a variety of fitness amenities and more features to come as the year goes on. Shane Tatum, Troy University’s director of health and wellness, said the opening was a great success and that the facility and its staff are settling into smoother operations. “The reaction from the students has been nothing but extraordinary,” Tatum said. “They’ve liked the facility itself, they’ve liked the design, they’ve liked the…

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Rec center opening delayed

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Sarah Mountain Staff Writer The opening date for the new Trojan Fitness Center has been postponed to an undetermined date, according to university officials.  Previously, the opening date was set for this month, but due to unforeseen circumstances, the building will not be complete for a few more months, according to Shane Tatum, director of health and wellness at Troy University. “During any construction project, sometimes materials can be delayed or have to be manufactured, and other unexpected delays cause materials to arrive late and effect the schedule,” Tatum said. …

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New fitness center to whip Troy University into shape

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Emma Daniel News Editor Troy University’s long-awaited fitness center is opening on Nov. 1. The fitness center will have three stories full of new amenities for students, featuring two athletic courts, a spin room, a game room, a lounge area and multiple fitness areas with different kinds of exercise equipment. “The new fitness center will offer multiple programs, anywhere from low, medium and high-impact aerobics to more of those functional fitness-type classes,” said Shane Tatum, the director of campus recreation. Tatum said the fitness center will offer about 42 weekly…

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New rec center set to open in fall

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Luke Brantley photo Students will get free admission to the new recreation center, which will include a café, a basketball court, cardio equipment, weights, a track and an outdoor swimming pool.   Luke Brantley Troy University will get a new recreation center this fall, featuring a pool, a track and healthy eating options. According to Shane Tatum, the university’s director of health and wellness, the new Trojan Fitness and Wellness Center will have three floors. Students can use the facility for free with their student IDs. The new building is…

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