Pepperdine’s New Fitness Center was projected to open in Summer 2022, due to construction delays. The fitness center will open Friday April 22, with a grand opening in the fall 2022 semester.
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Pepperdine Works Toward a New Fitness Center
Pepperdine plans to build a new fitness center next to Seaside Residence Hall. While COVID-19 pushed back the original opening, administration continues with plans for the temporary site.
Common Fitness Myths Debunked
Photo by Shayla Girardin True or false? Here are some popular fitness myths that are sure to surprise you. Myth: All carbs are bad. Eating the right carbs at the right time is actually good for you. There are different types of carbohydrates. Certain complex carbohydrates are great, while simple carbs and overly processed foods […]
Box, Bike and Build While Avoiding the Gym
Descending the stairs to the Pepperdine Fitness Center can feel more like a prison sentence than a healthy workout. While I applaud students who are willing to embrace the “dungeon” gym it is not the workout destination for everyone. Pepperdine students are sometimes very disappointed to discover this is one of their only options. Seaver […]
Barbells can be a girl’s best friend
Walk into most gyms and you’ll immediately notice a distinct separation of males and females — the guys will be lifting free weights and using machines while the girls will congregate on the ellipticals, treadmills and bicycles. While there is no fault in doing cardiovascular exercise, studies have shown that weight lifting, or resistance training, […]
