Fitness Center undergoes renovations Published Oct. 8, 2010 By Wayne Crenshaw 78th Air Base Wing Public Affairs ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Part of the Fitness Center is closed for a few weeks for renovations. The main gym is closed for the next three weeks for replacement of part of the floor and resurfacing of the entire floor. The project also includes adding the Air Force logo in the center, along with a new paint scheme and wall padding. Starting Oct. 18, the cardio/weight room will also close for replacement of its floor. The room is expected to re-open Dec. 3. The cardio/weight room houses most of the equipment used in the Fitness Center, including treadmills, ellipticals and weightlifting equipment. Lesley Sparks, center director, said some of the non-electrical equipment such as stationary bikes will be moved to an area at the old gym for use during the closure. She also noted the Fitness Center Annex will be available during the closure. The cardio room is also getting a 20-foot fan to promote better air circulation and conserve energy by allowing the air conditioning thermostat to be set higher. "At about 3,000 users per day, improving their health, decreasing their medical costs and increasing their mission readiness is well worth the investment," Sparks said. A new rule on shoes will be implemented once the cardio/weight room reopens. Due to problems with people tracking in dirt, grass and pebbles with their shoes, Sparks said people will be required to bring a second pair of shoes with them when they enter the gym. That's to ensure they have a clean pair of shoes on when they exercise.