Fitness Floor Rules & Regulations

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 
• Olympic 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.