Recreational Services: Informal Fitness

Informal recreation is an important part of our program.  Our drop-in program allows individuals to work out utilizing cardio fitness machines, weights, stretching areas, the gymnasium, and the pool, at times that fit their schedules. 

Howard Hall provides:

• Cardio fitness equipment
• Free weights
• Paramount selectorized machines
• Aerobics room 
• Gymnasium
• Pool 
• Running routes 
• Tennis Center (managed by Athletics)

Policies regarding facility use:
Howard Hall:

• Current student, faculty, staff, spouse, alumni I.D. required.  Spouse & alumni membership available from the Director of Recreational Services.
• Closed toed shoes are required in work-out areas.
• Sport bras MUST be covered.
• Shirts must cover front & back and must not have parts cut out, eg., armpits, sleeves.
• Work-out clothes only, no jeans or belts.
  
• Cell phones are not allowed in work-out areas.
• Spotting is recommended for all overhead lifts.
• Olympic-style and power lifts are not allowed, eg., clean & jerks, snatches, deadlifts.
  
• The Recreational Services program is not responsible for personal belongings.  Please lock personal items in a locker.   Day use and semester lockers are available.
• Limit cardio workouts to 30 minutes if others are waiting.
• Water and sports drinks only, no food or soda.

Prusynski Pitch (Sport Turf Field)

• Priority order for use is Athletics, Intramural Sports, Club Sports, student groups
• Reservations are required for use.
• No bikes, animals or food allowed.
• Shoes must be clean.

Shipstad Quad

• No cleats allowed.
• Use priority is Intramural Sports, drop-in use.