Workout Options Re-Designed

By Mallory Miller

Starting this quarter, Malley Fitness and Recreation Center has changed the way that students can sign up for fitness classes. Three different pass cards are available for purchase: unlimited, punch, or drop-in. Unlimited passes cost $100 and they allow students to attend as many classes as desired until it expires at the end of the quarter. Punch cards cost $40 for either 10 classes, 20 express classes or a variation of the two. For drop-in passes, students may choose to attend any class and simply pay the price of the class they chose. 

This new system is intended to eliminate the stress that students encounter during the selection of fitness classes by allowing them to attend any class during the week. In the past, students had to sign up for a specific class during the second week of a given quarter, making sure the timing fit with their academic courses.

"The pass is a popular option that gives students more flexibility so they aren't stuck in one class," said Brigid Anderson, junior facility supervisor for Malley. "People have already started buying them and Malley is excited to see how it is going to work out." 

These passes are not only cheaper; they also alleviate some pressure felt by students to attend every single class of the section signed up for. If an individual is busy during his or her allotted time slot, he or she can attend a different class instead. 

This new system, however, can pose a few problems for students. 

"I liked the sign-up method because you were guaranteed a spot in the class," said sophomore Katy Jacobs."Now that they have changed to the pass method I bet the classes will fill up much quicker. I'm going to have to show up earlier to the classes because the pass method is going to be first-come, first-served." 

The passes are non-refundable and non-transferable. In addition, Malley is not responsible for lost or stolen passes. Students can purchase the passes at the front desk in the fitness center for classes starting Jan. 14.