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Mar 29

Trojan Fitness Center keeps up on the times – Journal Express

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Jason Anthony serves as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at the Trojan Fitness Center. Its a facility that is nearing its 10th year in existence. It is a facility that is used by Pleasantville students as well as members of the community.

The facility is 4,500 square feet. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday 5 a.m.-8 a.m. and 5 p.m.-11 p.m. On weekends, holidays, spring break and summer break the Trojan Fitness Center is open 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Justin Tibbens assists in maintaining the facility. Jasons wife, Pam, runs a cross training class twice a week. Gabe Bakker is integral in facilitating workouts for athletes as well.

Anthony commented, We are fortunate to have enough room to train over 50 people at a time. Our time is maximized and training can be scheduled for under an hour. We also might be the only school in the state that has four neck machines. It was our goal to be more proactive in todays concerns on concussions. With an emphasis on neck training, we are able to educate and train our students at the same time.

When asked what equipment can be found in the facility, Anthony said, We have 12 pieces of cardio equipment including bikes, treadmills and elliptical trainers. There are 12 pieces of weight stack equipment including two dual adjustable pulley machines. Four sets of dumbbells from 5-120 [pounds]. A set of kettlebells, medicine balls, Bosu balls, stability balls, plyo boxes and step boxes. We have 12 power racks including four power-lifting stations used for Olympic lifting. We also are very proud of our vast amount of recovery tools such as foam rollers and a hydrotherapy table.

He added, Fitness always goes in cycles with the latest and greatest ways to get healthier. CrossFit has changed the game a little, so people have wanted to pursue those types of workouts. I have seen more emphasis on interval training compared to long distance cardio.

What are the benefits to the students and to the community?

For our students, it gives us an opportunity to set a great foundation of fitness and wellness as well as enhance our athletic teams performance training. Our community benefits with a place to explore their own fitness goals with a variety of cardio and strength equipment, Anthony stated.

There are approximately 115 members at the Trojan Fitness Center along with school and city staff, who use the facility as well.

Memberships are available to anyone 18 years or older. Students in middle school and above utilize the Trojan Fitness Center during training and physical education classes with certified coaches.

The fitness center was built on as an addition to the Pleasantville High School.

Acceding to Anthony memberships fund the day-to-day operations. In the past, the City of Pleasantville was involved in various ways.

Today, our Booster Club and athletic teams help in maintaining a great facility, Anthony said.

Perry Bell is the sports editor for the Pella Chronicle and Knoxville Journal-Express. He can be reached at sports@journalexpress.net or by calling the newsroom at 641-842-2155.

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