ASPIRUS FITNESS CENTER
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Project VisionWe are looking to transform our high school weight room into a state-of-the-art performance and training center that elevates our Hodag students and athletes while maximizing the existing space. The revitalized space will help us accomplish our vision through enhanced programming, increased speed, and utilizing cutting edge equipment.
What is the need.... Currently we offer an Athletic Performance Class that is open to all students at Rhinelander High School. The average class size to accommodate all the student interest is around 40 students, but can be as large as 77 students per class. Because of the overloaded class size the teachers are currently condensing workouts for students during class. Strength training helps build muscle, improve bone density, enhance cardiovascular health, and boost mental well-being. Establishing these habits during high school is crucial because it sets a foundation for a healthy lifestyle that can last a lifetime. Incorporating strength training as a class ensures that all students have access to proper guidance and instruction from a qualified strength coach, reducing the risk of injury and teaching them correct techniques. This structured environment encourages consistency, discipline, and a positive attitude towards fitness, empowering students to prioritize their health now and into the future. Our current weight room lacks the necessary storage and functionality to utilize new developments in the strength and fitness industry to push our students and athletes to the next level. Our new layout would provide optimized space, better storage, better machines, new flooring, better flow to the space, and most importantly the amount of equipment needed to train our students and athletes. |
The Solution...21 rack systems with benches
The Advantages...
Testimonials and Endorsements... I’ve seen firsthand how the weight room transforms lives. It’s not just about building strength. It’s where young men and women learn discipline, accountability, and the value of hard work. A well-equipped weight room levels the playing field, giving every student the chance to grow., regardless of their sport or background. It creates leaders, boosts confidence, and builds a foundation for lifelong health. The weight room is the heartbeat of any successful athletic program. ~Tony Biolo - 1988 Hodag Alumni, WHSPA Hall of Fame Coach 2017, WFCA Hall of Fame Coach 2021 |
The weight room has been a game-changer in the lives of our four children, both on and off the field. The countless unseen hours they dedicated to training built more than just physical strength—it instilled discipline, confidence, and a relentless work ethic. Each of them has used the weight room not just to get stronger, but to become better athletes, better teammates, and more focused individuals.
Their success in high school sports is a direct result of learning how to train the right way—intentionally, consistently, and with purpose. That foundation has opened doors to potential college opportunities and has prepared them for the demands of life beyond athletics. The weight room taught them that nothing great comes without hard work, and that lesson will serve them well for years to come. ~ Kersti and Bart Lamers and family Having access to a top tier weight room at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater shaped who I was on the field and who I am today as a person. A weight room is not only beneficial for getting bigger, faster, and stronger, it helps teach athletes life skills such as discipline, resilience, and getting better each day. To see Rhinelander High School get a state of the art facility would be amazing because this kind of space would allow for students to unlock their full potential and excel in sports and life! ~Drake Martin - 2020 Hodag Alumni, All-WIAC First Team Special Teams. 2x All-WIAC First Team Offense Tight End. Project Costs Equipment - $302,000 Flooring - $90,000 Installation - $8,000 Total Cost - $400,000 |
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