Queen's Athletics & Recreation is pleased to announce the opening of the newly renovated Women's Fitness Zone.
 
Located on the 3rd floor of the Queen's Athletics and Recreation Centre (ARC), the zone underwent a major renovation over the December 2019 winter break. The renovations saw the space double in size to include 4 zones for specific activities. The enhanced space allowed for a major investment in new equipment including functional trainers, rope pulling resistance machine, deadlift platform, squat machine and increased floor spaces. With the addition of top-rated cardio equipment, the Women's Fitness Zone is the latest state-of-the-art update to the ARC.
 
Consultations with key student leaders on campus began in March 2019 and continued through to opening day January 6, 2020. In Fall 2019, a working committee was established that included representatives from user groups, usage patterns and equipment use logs were analyzed, a survey was developed and formal dialogue continued. It provided a great sense of engagement and alignment around the priority outcomes and hopes for the newly renovated expanded space.
 
In considering the design and priorities for the space, consultations with key student leaders on campus began in March 2019 and continued through to opening day January 6, 2020. In Fall 2019, a working committee was established that included representatives from various stakeholder groups.  Utilizing feedback surveys and use patterns the final layout and diversity of equipment was selecting providing a great sense of engagement and alignment around the priorities and hopes for the newly renovated expanded space.
 
"The whole room gives Women at Queen's a great start on their fitness journey," added Lauren Co-president of Q Lift. "I think this will be a really safe place for Women" shared Mary-Claire Co-president of Q Lift. "I am most excited about the equipment being sized towards a smaller stature" commented Madelaine a student staff member within the Q Facilities team.
 
"Student workout routines are constantly evolving and the Women's Fitness Zone is another example of our investment into student wellness and active living. We strive to provide a friendly, welcoming environment and this zone is designed to meet the needs of our active community at Queen's University" Leslie Dal Cin, Executive Director, Queen's University Athletics & Recreation.
 
Personal training services are available to provide equipment introduction and assist our members in planning their active living goals.
 
The Women's Fitness Zone is open to those who self-identify as a woman and is available during the same hours at the ARC.