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Cardiovascular Equipment Rules & Regulations

  • Please be courteous.
  • Use of the facility and all equipment is available on a first-come/ first-served basis.
  • Maximum time limit on all machines is 30 minutes when other members are
    waiting.
  • Wipe down equipment after use. Please do not spray machines directly with
    cleaning solution.
  • Individuals are responsible for checking equipment prior to each use. Please report broken or damaged equipment and/or equipment malfunctions to Campus Recreation staff immediately.
  • Please ask Campus Recreation staff for assistance when using equipment with  which you are not familiar. 
  • When using treadmills, the use of the emergency-off clip is strongly recommended. 
  • Free weight equipment must remain in the free weight area; its use in conjunction with cardio equipment is prohibited. 
  • All fire lanes and walkways must remain clear.

Weight Training Rules & Regulations

  • Please be courteous.
    • Use of the facility and all equipment is available on a first come/ first-served basis.
    • Allow others to work in when performing multiple sets.
    • Wipe down equipment after use. Please do not spray machines directly with cleaning solution.
  • Individuals are responsible for checking equipment prior to each use. Please report broken or damaged equipment and/or equipment malfunctions to Campus Recreation staff immediately. 
  • Please ask Campus Recreation staff for assistance when using equipment with which you are not familiar. 
  • Individuals using free weights are strongly encouraged to use collars and have
    spotters. 
  • Please maintain slow and controlled movement of weights at all times.
  • Items and activities prohibited in the weight training area: 
    • Personal training conducted by anyone other than a Campus Recreation employee 
    • Leaving belongings on the fitness floor 
    • Power lifts (e.g., clean, clean-jerks, snatch) 
    • Leaning weights and equipment against walls, pillars, or mirrors 
    • Standing on equipment benches, frames or weights 
    • Stacking weights under equipment 
    • Top loading 
    • Slamming or dropping weight stacks, plates, or dumbbells 
    • Chalk
  • Free weight equipment must remain in free weight area; its use in conjunction with cardio equipment or on the track is strictly prohibited.
  • Keep dumbbell racks free from obstruction and stand away from mirrors. Individuals must return all bars, plates, dumbbells, collars, etc., to their proper place after use.
  • Please limit stretching and floor exercises to designated areas. 
  • All fire lanes and walkways must remain clear.