RUCSU supplies mini-gym equipment to 11 Rajshahi University halls at a cost of about Tk 16 lakh

The Rajshahi University Central Students' Union (RUCSU) has moved to set up mini gymnasiums in the residential halls of Rajshahi University. As part of implementing its election pledges, the organisation has supplied various exercise equipment for the 11 boys' residential halls and the girls' central gymnasium. The equipment has already been handed over to the respective hall unions.

According to RUCSU sources, a total of 20 types of equipment were provided for the boys' halls. They include a spinning cycle, a manual treadmill, an incline-decline bench, a sit-up bench, 80 kg of Olympic weight plates, an EZ bar, 65 kg of hex dumbbells, three yoga mats, a 6-foot Olympic weight bar, two foam rollers, three jump ropes, 10 floor mats, a dumbbell rack, a 10 kg kettle dumbbell, four Olympic clips, two resistance bands, a pull-up bar, two ab rollers and a boxing bag. Silicone spray for treadmill maintenance was also supplied.

For the girls' halls' central gym, 18 types of equipment were provided. They include three spinning cycles, four ab rollers, four yoga balls, six 3-foot yoga mats, six jump ropes, a punching bag, two sets of resistance bands, 24 kg of rubber dumbbells, three cross trainers, two sit-up benches, a battle rope, a 16 kg kettle bar, a 6 kg medicine ball, two plate massagers, six foam rollers, a weighing machine, two ladders and 10 hurdles. In all, RUCSU supplied gym equipment worth about Tk 16 lakh.

In addition, two boxing bags are being provided for the practice of taekwondo players. RUCSU has also held discussions with the university administration several times about renovating the boys' central gymnasium.

Former RUCSU AGS Salman Sabbir said: 'During the RUCSU election we pledged to set up a mini gymnasium in every hall. Continuing the implementation of that pledge, the necessary equipment for the 11 boys' halls and the girls' central gymnasium has reached us. We have handed them over to the hall unions.' He added that two boxing bags are being given for taekwondo players and that the renovation of the boys' central gymnasium has been discussed with the administration. He expressed hope that the initiative would become a milestone in creating opportunities for regular exercise and ensuring students' good health.

Former RUCSU VP Mostakur Rahman Zahid said: 'During the election we pledged to set up a mini gymnasium in every residential hall of the university. As part of implementing that pledge, we have handed over the necessary exercise equipment for the 11 boys' halls and the girls' central gymnasium to the respective hall unions. We want students to get the opportunity to exercise regularly in their own halls. This initiative aims to ensure their physical fitness and encourage a healthy lifestyle.'