GYM & FITNESS
What does the abbreviation 'PR' mean in weightlifting?
Personal record — your best performance for a particular exercise.
ISU was originally created as the Acadmey of Idaho in what year?
1901
It is completely ok and preferable to use the stair mill without shoes.
FALSE
What year did the facility we work in officially open?
2010
What do you do when a customer asks you a question you can't answer?
Acknowledge the question, find accurate information (rather than guess), deliver the information to the customer.
Which exercise uses the latissimus dorsi as one of its primary muscles?
A pull-up or lat pulldown.
ISUs colors and mascot were modeled after which other university?
Princeton
On a standard olympic barbell, how much does the bar itself weigh?
Typically 45 pounds (20 kilograms).
How many lanes does the swimming pool have?
6
The same task keeps getting missed between shifts. What should you do?
Identify why it is being missed and agree on a clear, documented handoff or responsibility.
What is the name of the energy-producing structures inside cells that are often called the cell's powerhouses?
Mitochondria
What is the official name of the quad on lower campus.
The Hutchinson Quadrangle. The quad was the original spot where ISU football was played. The Quad was dedicated to Ralph F. Hutchinson, a former football coach and athletic director in the 1920s. After his death in 1935, his ashes were scattered over the field. In honor of their beloved mentor and friend, ISU vowed to never build on the Quad, which is why all the buildings circle it.
What is the name of the exercise combining a squat, a push-up, and a jump?
A burpee
In 1994 Heidi was a student at ISU. Where did she have to go to walk on a treadmill, ride a back, or lift some weights.
Reed Gym Freeweight Room in the Scary Basement and yes, it was that bad in 1994 too!
What is one thing that frustrates you or makes your job harder?
The possibilities could be endless!
There is an emergency light located near the TV by the front desk. If this light is going off what does that mean?
There is an emergency at the pool. Grab your co-worker and head there straight away.
This current building used to serve as the Student Union. If you look closely enough when walking around the third floor, you will notice the original ballroom floor.
The Administration Building.
Why should weight plates be returned to their designated storage areas?
To reduce trip hazards, keep the facility organized, and make equipment accessible to everyone.
How many tennis courts were originally in the tennis center?
5
A coworker is repeatedly not completing their responsibilities, leaving others to pick up the work.
Check on your co-worker, are they doing ok. Is there a reason they are unable to complete their task? Do they need more training? It is always best when possible to talk to your co-worker about issues between the two of you. However, if you feel uncomfortable doing this please bring your concern to your student manager. If they are unable to resolve the issue, bring your concern to Heidi.
When is the next Max Out Friday?
December 4, 2026!
The spring of 2020 was not the first time ISU closed. In 1918 it closed for two months as a result of this deadly epidemic.
The Spanish Flu
Which free-weight exercise is commonly called the 'king of exercises' because it works many muscle groups?
The Squat
Who is Lowell Richards?
He's the Director of Campus Recreation in his spare time when he isn't being the Associate Vice President for Campus Operations & Auxiliary Services.
The desk is busy, the phone rings, supplies need restocking, and your coworker starts telling you a 10-minute story. What do you do?
Prioritize customers and time-sensitive tasks, communicate with your coworker, and tackle the remaining duties when the rush settles.