Fitness at ODU

I was interested in what people thought about the accessibility of fitness centers and fitness programs here at ODU. Along with how people feel about the health of food provided on campus and the students who attend school here.

Interviewee #1: (Jamie Stewart, Junior)
ME: How do you feel about the fitness programs offered here at ODU?
JAMIE: I feel like, there are a lot of good times for everybody. The instructors for the most part are well trained, and there is a good variety of programs offered. Overall I think it's pretty good, being as I'm an instructor myself.
ME: Do you think that enough students participate and take advantage of said classes?
JAMIE: I highly believe that not enough students take advantage of the programs offered and if they did we could offer more classes, and varieties.
ME: If you could change one thing about the fitness programs offered what would you change?
JAMIE: It would be nice if there were enough instructors to fill every time slot, because the new gym should be opening soon and that will help offer a few more classes such as hot yoga and a cycling class.

Interviewee #2: (Barry Cole, Senior)
ME: Have you taken advantage of the fitness facilities offered here at ODU?
BARRY: I used to swim, but then they got rid of the pool.
ME: Since they are opening the new gym, complete with a pool do you think you will take more advantage of the facilities then? and why?
BARRY: No, because I'm graduating and leaving.
ME: Do you think there are enough healthy food places at ODU? and what would you do to change that?
BARRY: More of a variety in the dorms because that food is very unhealthy. Also more of a variety in Webb, with sushi places, salad bars, and less fast food places. Maybe even rewards for those who don't use their Monarch cards at the unhealthy places.

Interviewee #3: (Alexandra Samsell, Junior)
ME: Have you used the fitness facilities here at ODU? and if so what have you done?
ALEXANDRA: Yes I have been to the 90, 60, 30 class, pilates, and AbsoGLUTly.
ME: Do you believe enough students take advantage of the fitness programs offered?
ALEXANDRA: Yea, because the classes are always full.
ME: What are you most looking forward too with the opening of the new gym?
ALEXANDRA: Better workout equipment, and bigger rooms for more space for the fitness programs and so more students can attend.