ST. DAVIDS, Pa.—Eastern University Athletics released the plans for a new fitness center on Wednesday as part of phase one of the campus master plan.

The new two-story fitness center will replace the existing recreational gym and will provide more space for student-athletes and the student body as a whole for personal fitness and athletic training.

The expansion enlarges the fitness center from 1,300 square feet to 8,200 square feet. The lower level features a welcome desk, weight racks, free weights, machines and a large turf area for sport specific exercises and a batting cage. The upstairs is primarily a cardio area with treadmills, stationary bikes, stair machines and rowing machines.

Construction on the project is expected to begin at the end of August.

Check back on goeasterneagles.com for updates on the progress of this project.

You can find out more information about Eastern's campus master plan by reading the latest issue of Eastern Magazine.

Click on the artist renderings below to enlarge them. Renderings have been provided by the architectural and landscape design firm Derck & Edson .