Weight Room
What are the three differences in a women's barbell vs. a men's barbell?
Weight, Length & Diameter
What is the accessory/equipment called that is a spherical weight with a handle on the top?
Kettlebell
What brand is our cardio equipment?
Matrix Fitness
What cardio equipment can be dangerous to use in a power outage?
Treadmill
What type of tool is used to tighten most fitness equipment?
Allen Key/Wrench
What are the dumbbells that twist called?
"Rotating Dumbbells"
What is the official name for the boxes that patrons jump onto in the functional fitness space?
"Plyo Box"
What are the two types of squat machines we have in the weight room called?
Pendulum and Hack Squat Machines
How many miles (rounding to closest whole number) is a 5k and Marathon?
3.1 and 26.2!
What is one thing that should never be wiped down with cleaning liquid?
Cables on Machines or Belts on Treadmills
How does a user know how much weight they are lifting (total) on a "plate loaded" machine?
Adding the plate weight to the starting resistance listed on the machine.
What are the thick, heavy ropes anchored to the floor that are commonly used for waves, slams, and pulls? Exact name required.
Battle Ropes
What brand are most of our freeweights, benches and racks?
Eleiko Fitness
What machine is known for a low-impact, full-body cardiovascular workout?
Elliptical
What is one maintenance reason why selectorized machines should not be slammed?
1. Sliver cuts in weight stack eventually split
2. Cable may get caught
3. Causes the machine to slowly move over time
In the QU Fitness Center, Which plates are considered "bumper plates," and what is the difference between the two types?
Bumper plates have a rubber edge to eliminate damage to the floor or equipment when dropped.
What is the name of the suspension-training system that uses adjustable straps attached to an anchor point?
TRX Straps
Where is the accessible/rehab equipment located in the RWA Fitness Center?
First floor by the cardio and second floor outside of elevator.
What are the two types of treadmills we have at Quinnipiac?
Traditional Slat Treadmill and Belt Treadmills
What is preventative maintenance (PM) on machines and does QU schedule PM?
PM is when a vendor comes in, not to address an already occurring issue, but to check all machines and prevent future issues. Yes we do!
Name one "push" machine and one "pull" machine that we have in the weight room. The name labeled, or otherwise official name, on the machine is required.
Many Options - Will score accordingly. :)
What is a (one-side) anchored pivoting barbell attachment called?
Landmine
How many types of bikes do we have on the Fitness Center floor? (I am looking for a number, not the type.)
3! Recumbent, upright and cycling.
What makes cardio machines the quickest machines to age/break and need replacement?
Motors
What is more dangerous, a frayed cable or a worn motor?
Frayed Cable