Ken and Lynn Brown Weight Room & Fitness Center
One of Maine Maritime Academy's most popular hubs for student and community activity received a much-needed overhaul in the summer of 2013. The Academy's Cardio Fitness and Weight Rooms received new equipment and other upgrades as part of a campus-wide initiative spearheaded by the Department of Athletics and Recreation, which funds raised through the Mariner Golf Golf Classics and private donations.
The training concept for the weight room was developed by Drexel University Strength and Conditioning Coach, Mike Rankin, the 2007 National Strength Coaches Association's Professional of the Year. The six-rack, four-bridge concept allows the Mariners' athletic teams to conduct efficient workouts for 24 to 36 athletes simultaneously, while still meeting the demands of the Academy's staff and students not involved in varsity athletics. The floor plan is open down the center with platforms cut into the floor, allowing additional open space for various training activities.
The equipment for both rooms were provided by Houston-based ProMaxima. The rack and bridge systems were custom-built for the weight room, which will feature Regulpol Aktiv 35000 flooring. The cardio room features a nine-piece, selectorized strength circuit and 15 new cardio machines manufactured by Landice and Centurion. The treadmills and ellipticals have 26 programs including Navy, Marine and firefighter fitness tests.
Both rooms received fresh paint and upgrades to the audio/video systems.
