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The Fieldhouse – How Its Role Is Changing

February 2, 2018
Amber Stromberg
Blog

Originally designed as an indoor sports arena, primarily used for college sports events and practices, the field house of today has become a multi-purpose recreational facility and lively community center. Apart from indoor space for various sports activities, a modern fieldhouse usually incorporates fitness lofts, cycling studios, group exercise rooms, locker rooms, saunas, and many other state-of-the-art recreational amenities.

Mondo tracks dominate indoor track meets

Mondo tracks dominate this weekend's indoor track meets, including eight at NCAA Division I universities. Read more

Bethany College installs Mondo at Health & Rec Center

Bethany College recently completed the installation of a new multi-purpose floor inside the Thomas Phillips Johnson Health & Recreation Center. Sandwen Arena will reopen to Bethany students, faculty, staff and the Bethany Community on Friday, January 12 in the morning. The…

New Recreation Center Opens at St. Ambrose University

October 2, 2017
Amber Stromberg
October 2017

Saint Ambrose University is preparing to celebrate the latest addition to its campus in Davenport. On Friday, it will hold a blessing, dedication, and ribbon-cutting for its 20 million dollar Wellness and Recreation Center. The new center has a 56-thousand…

Start the School Year on Solid Ground With Your Sports Flooring

September 11, 2017
Amber Stromberg
Blog

The start of the school year is the beginning of the wear and tear on the rubber sports flooring and hardwood sports flooring in your facilities. These floors experience traffic year-round, but the school year brings more students, more practices, and more time spent in the training rooms. Make sure you follow these tips based on the type of sports flooring in your facility to protect your company’s investment, keep people safe, and keep the flooring looking newer longer.

Wood Flooring In A Gym Installed By Kiefer USA

Summer renovations at the UI Recreation Center: New wood flooring installed by Kiefer USA

August 31, 2017
Amber Stromberg
Blog

Kiefer USA was more than happy to assist the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign with installing new sports flooring in their Recreation Centers during the summer.

Best Flooring Options for a Home Gym

June 14, 2017
Amber Stromberg
Blog

When people think about installing a home gym, they usually think about weights, bikes, and other equipment. It’s equally important to give serious thought to the kind of home gym flooring that’s best for your situation. Depending on your home and preferred type of exercise, there are many different flooring options. Here are 4 options, with the benefits and drawbacks of each.

Inside Look At EKU’s New Strength Center

Featuring Kiefer USA Mondo flooring and indoor artificial turf The new state-of-the-art strength and conditioning center at Eastern Kentucky University features our Mondo flooring and indoor artificial turf! There is Mondo flooring throughout the weight room area. The durable, anti-bacterial flooring maintains…

To Our Founder – Adolph Kiefer

May 5, 2017
Amber Stromberg
Blog

Legendary swimmer and 1936 Olympic gold medalist Adolph Kiefer has passed away at the age of 98. Prior to his death, he was the oldest living American Olympic champion. Kiefer passed at his Illinois home at 6:00 in the morning on Friday,…

Flooring Selection Should Be A Priority

Flooring often gets treated like the stepchild during the selection process in a health club or fitness facility. Flooring is always needed but there is hardly ever enough research done before making the purchase. Ultimately, there should be more importance…