Green Ridge Recreation Center is revitalizing its wellness area with hundreds of new state-of-the-art pieces of exercise equipment, many of which are a first for southwest Virginia. The public is invited to a free open house on Saturday, Oct. 1 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Visitors will be able to try the new equipment and participate in demonstrations, while enjoying giveaways and prizes.
Highlights include dozens of new circuit (selectorized) machines from the Technogym personal selection line, featuring biomechanically correct curvilinear motion for more effective workout and fewer injuries, as well as design by engineers from Ferrari. Several new Woodway treadmills are manually powered for greater fat burning potential and load bearing capacity. Cycling classes will get an upgrade with 27 new Keiser M3 bikes, featuring a live interactive television display allowing participants to race against each other in real time, and download statistics to a smart phone. Several top-quality weight racks have been custom designed for the facility.
Finally, Green Ridge will also be getting the region’s first TRX Tactical Training Locker, filled with cutting-edge personal training field gear.
Since opening its doors in January 2010, Roanoke County’s Green Ridge Recreation Center has stayed at the forefront of the rapidly changing recreational fitness industry. The center’s unique building design raised the standard for recreation in the Roanoke Valley, with group exercise studios and a walking track designed for architectural aesthetics and ease of use. The facility broke new ground in 2013 with the area’s first fully interactive Technogym treadmills and ellipticals, allowing users to browse the internet or connect to their smart phones while working out. With this month’s refurbishment, Green Ridge will continue raising the bar as a leader in health technology, while continuing to serve the recreation needs of area residents through a wide range of programs and activities.
