The strength and conditioning program at Fitchburg State University is designed to enhance each athlete's success and in turn enhance the teams' success.

In today's athletics, the foundation of any student-athlete's success on the field, court, or ice is their year round preparation. The weight-room in the Recreation Center at Fitchburg State University is designed to facilitate that preparation.

The Fitness Center at Fitchburg State University contains a 1,000 square foot weight-room, including a free-weights section, nautalius section and cardio area. It also includes:

• 5 Benches
• 3 Incline Benches
• 3 Squat Racks
• Dumbbells ranging from 5 to 100lbs (over 2,100lbs of weights)
• 2 Spin Bikes
• 4 Treadmills
• 8 Ellipticals
• Brand new Life Fitness Equipment
• 3 Flat Screen TV's
• State-of-the-Art surround sound and satellite radio

Each team is given their own individualized program that is designed to improve movement skills, core strength, power, speed, balance and flexibility. Much of what is done in the weight-room is designed to seamlessly integrate with the mission of the University while striving for athletic excellence.

With these programs, Fitchburg State student-athletes will learn discipline, teamwork, and responsibility while developing confidence and a strong work ethic.