Elevating Performance

Peddie’s New Fitness Center Opens

In September, Peddie unveiled the Zhao and Li Family Fitness and Exercise Center, a game-changing addition that champions health and well-being school-wide. The two-level facility boasts the 8,710-square-foot Michael L. Li ’17 Sports Performance Training Center on the lower level for top-tier athletic training. The upper level is home to a rowing facility, yoga studio, state-of-the-art golf training rooms with high-tech simulators, and a community fitness center with views of Shuman Field.

The Sports Performance Training Center facilities, which include six dedicated training spaces, have enabled the athletic department to implement a foundations program for JV teams and a more consistent workout regimen for in-season varsity athletes. “We now have a space where we can simultaneously train students new to the weight room and aspiring college athletes,” said Mike Volkmar, strength and conditioning coach.

According to Volkmar, the new community fitness center offers everything a fitness enthusiast could want to achieve their fitness goals, including cardio machines, free weights and strength machines. Since its opening, the Zhao and Li Family Fitness and Exercise Center has been buzzing with activity, attracting hundreds of students and community members who use the upgraded facilities daily. “The energy in here is infectious,” said Director of Athletics Rich D’Andrea ’01. “Students and employees are clearly inspired, and the energy is evident throughout campus.”