Published to Newsletter on Feb 26, 2020
Active staff and faculty will soon be able to explore the recently expanded and renovated Johnson Center.
The facility renovations, expected to be complete later in the semester, will add about 60,000 sq. ft. of new recreation space.
Renovated areas include the South Gymnasium, which will house three full basketball courts, or six volleyball and pickleball courts as well as brand new flooring, digital scoreboards, an elevated indoor track, and bleacher seating for spectators.
The renovated mat and dance rooms will soon be ready for use for group exercise classes, and adjacent to the dance room will be another large group exercise studio and fully equipped indoor cycling studio.
The expansion also features an innovative strength training area with new selectorized equipment, free weights, and a dedicated Olympic lifting space. The weight room also will host a lecture area that will allow use of the weight room even when there is a class occurring.
The new cardio mezzanine, overlooking the weight room, will sport brand new treadmills, upper body ergometers, ellipticals, bikes, and stair climbers. It will boast a great view of Johnson Field and the Sandias thanks to the large glass walls that make up the strength training area.
Finally, the cardio deck from the old Johnson Center is now a Functional Fitness training area, fully equipped with a three-lane turf run, sled, tires, plyo boxes, self-powered cardio, three half-racks with platforms, and a large QueenAx centerpiece, creating the perfect space for high intensity, functional workouts.
We look forward to seeing you at your new Johnson Center soon! Check back with the UNM@Work Newsletter for more announcements. For more information, visit the Johnson Center Expansion and Renovation website.
Tags: CampusUpdate, EmployeeWellness, Fitness
