The Falcon Center offers a variety of Fitness and Wellness programs, from Group Fitness to Personal Training and more!
>EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION: Remote Operations
>To ensure the safety of our students, faculty and staff, the University will be open under REMOTE operations for Monday, December 15.
>Remote operations addresses the winter travel hazards we are facing while permitting us to meet Monday’s grade submission deadline and for other important work that must be accomplished before the holiday break to proceed.
>Employees should speak with their supervisors if they have questions about their remote work responsibilities.
>Some personnel necessary to the operation of the University — including many who work in the Physical Plant, Dining Services, the Falcon Center, and the Police Department — are considered essential employees and are expected to report to campus. If it is unsafe to do so, please consult your supervisor.
>IT support will be available via Teams.
> The Falcon Center will be open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
>The cafeteria will operate on reduced hours: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for brunch and 4 to 6 p.m. for dinner.
>The Ruth Ann Musick Library will be closed.
>Student athletes should check with their coaches for further direction.
>Any additional weather updates will be communicated through our emergency alert system, social media, and the University website.
>Note that due to this weather system, we anticipate closure of the top deck of the parking garage for the next few days. (This location accounts for a significant portion of winter slip, trip, and fall injuries on campus. To support the integrity of the structure, salt or other ice melting agents cannot be used. Structural deterioration from de-icers can lead to major repairs costing hundreds of thousands of dollars.) The University will alert motorists via large yellow signs posted at the traffic circle, near Turley Center, and at the top of the hill.
The Falcon Center offers a variety of Fitness and Wellness programs, from Group Fitness to Personal Training and more!
Register for a free equipment orientation at the Falcon Center. A member of the Falcon Center fitness team will assist you. Learn how to safely use the cardio equipment and strength machines and perform basic free weight and stretching exercises. Personal Trainers (Availability of trainers varies semester to semester.) are also available to help with questions on the spot.
Check back for more details coming soon.
Are you working towards a fitness goal but aren’t sure if you are making healthy progress? Then this fitness clinic is for you! The Falcon Center is offering 2 FREE body fat testing Sessions per semester. Body fat composition is evaluated using the handheld bioelectrical impedance analyzer which is noninvasive and only takes a few minutes. Hydration level and blood circulation affect body fat reading. For the most accurate results it is recommended to avoid measurement under the following conditions:
Contact Heidi Hormell to schedule your FREE body fat testing at Heidi.Hormell@fairmontstate.edu
Body composition refers to the types and amounts of tissues that make up the body. The most widely accepted body composition analysis is a two-part scale that divides the body weight into fat weight and lean weight.
Fat weight or adipose tissue is considered essential for normal functioning and is stored in the body to protect, insulate, and be used for energy.
Lean Body Mass is comprised of 40-50% muscle, 16-18% bone, and 26%-35% organ mass (liver, kidneys, heart, etc.).
| Age | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| 18 - 29 Years | 7 - 17% | 16 - 24% |
| 30 - 39 Years | 12 - 21% | 17 - 25% |
| 40 - 49 Years | 14 - 23% | 19 - 28% |
| 50 - 59 Years | 16 - 24% | 22 - 31% |
| 60 + Years | 17 - 25% | 22 - 33% |
Health Risks Associated with Excess Body Fat include Heart Disease, Hypertension, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Diabetes, and Joint Discomfort.