By: Alaina Schmitt
Senior Spencer Brandenburg bench presses 135 pounds.
At 6 in the morning or 10 at night, most people would be in the comfort of their beds, but some Bellarmine students are at the gym.
Working out may seem to be a chore for some, but these students have a passion for it, and they don’t let anything prevent them from lifting, running, stretching and rowing.
Senior Spencer Brandenburg was a three-sport athlete in high school, but during college, the gym became a way for him to stay physically fit while no longer playing sports. He works out six days a week, and working out has become more than just physical fitness to him.
“As you work out more and more, you realize not only the physical benefits, but the mental and social benefits you get from coming day in, day out, too,” Brandenburg said. “Overall, I think it makes you a better person.”
Brandenburg goes to the gym late at night because he has classes and other obligations during the day but still wants to make time to lift.
“I’m a college kid I don’t like waking up at 6 a.m. unless I absolutely have to,” Brandenburg said. “That’s why I like the nighttime stuff.”
Junior Max Able typically works out earlier in the day, but when he can’t find the time, he makes time.
“Typically, I don’t come this late [10 p.m.],” Able said. “I had classes and homework I had to do earlier, but today was a little bit backwards and I still wanted to get a lift in.”
Niall Grimley, who works the night shift at the SuRF, noticed a trend in the number of people who work out late at night.
“A lot of people I know that come late at night say there’s more space in the in the SuRF, so they’d be able to use each machine and be able to get full use of the facilities,” Grimley said.
SuRF worker Taylor Dorsey works early mornings and talks with regulars at the gym about why they show up at 6 a.m.
“A lot of people come in the morning because of class time restraints” Dorsey said. “They’re super dedicated and want to get their workout over with.”
Lily Ackermann, a physical therapy graduate student, likes to start her day with a 6:30 a.m. workout session. “It’s less of a busy gym. It wakes me up to get my day started,” Ackermann said. “It just keeps me energized throughout the day.”
In addition to starting her day off on a good note, Ackermann said she is also motivated to go to the gym for self-improvement. “I like bettering myself, so coming to the gym helps me do that,” she said.
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