The Outside Gym

An encirclement of huge, blue machines. Hundreds of confused and interested spectators walk by and inquire to themselves the origin of them. The elements of nature and humanity have been brought together by one commonality: NYIT has new gym equipment, only it's outside. 

James Massari, Athletics Facility Supervisor and Equipment Manager, had lead to a new beginning; a new path to discover the reason for the new outside gym. After a hurried visit with James, and with a lead once again, the direction was now set toward Clyde Doughty Jr., Director of Athletics. The office of Doughty Jr. was in close proximity to James Massari, which made the excursion that much easier, because after a barrage of emails, face-to-face questioning was a must. A sleek entry and a brisk "hello," and it was down to business. A short dialogue ensued, but more importantly, he told of how this outdoor gym will help students. "The outdoor fitness center will allow individuals in the NYIT community who love the outdoors will now have the opportunity to fit in a circuit of fitness exercises during their walk or run" said Doughty Jr.

But who donated the equipment to NYIT you might ask? 

An alumnus of NYIT named Roy Arad, that's who! 

"As an alumnus of NYIT, I am pleased to have the opportunity to give back to the college that taught me so much and helped to get me where I am today," said Roy Arad, the Vice President of Business Development at Arocon Consulting, where he manages all U.S. operations for Games and Sports.           

It all made sense now. Glancing at the new gym equipment with a keener sense of sight (or so it seemed), the machines glistened in the sunlight and cowered in fear from the shivering clouds. Stomping through the grass, stepping over mounds of unleveled soil, and bracing for the Stonehenge-like awe of the once mysterious outdoor gym, they were in sight. Solid, vibrant, mechanically sound; this gym was everything that you would imagine it to be. Working out to the melodic tune of nature could prove all the more meaningful when it came to improving your physique, and this is one aspect of the gym that was most pleasing. After a rousing inspection of the gym equipment, the conclusion had arrived: what a good idea this was. The indoor gym was stuffy, cramped; it bred lethargy. But this gym was nothing short of refreshing, and relaxing as well; in a non-claustrophobic sense. This new gym exuded refreshment, and above all else, added a newly-found sense of enhancement to the campus.           

It was decided: a student had liked the idea of an outdoor gym. Walking off the field, and glancing back at the outdoor gym once more, more students had found the mysterious equipment to their liking. As they paraded through the assembly of machines, the students had begun to murmur amongst themselves. They then proceeded to exercise.