UTPA Fitness Center Etiquette
- Wear proper clothes: t-shirt, sweat pants, shorts, athletic apparel etc…
- Athletic shoes must be worn. NO SANDALS OR DRESS SHOES ALLOWED.
- Please do not monopolize the equipment. Allow others to work-out in between sets.
- Be considerate and wipe down equipment after use. For your convenience, there are disinfectant wipe stations located throughout the fitness center area.
- Do not bring personal items such as books, coats, backpacks, etc. on the gym floor. Participants should use lockers for storage of non-athletic sports items.
- Food is not permitted in the weight/cardio areas. Only liquids that are in sport drink plastic containers with pull tops are allowed.
- Ask staff for help if you need assistance or information on how to use equipment. Remember the use of a spotter is always recommended.
- Please refrain from making loud noises, banging or dropping weights, or yelling.
- The Cardio/Weight area cannot be reserved.
- When you are finished with a piece of equipment, always unload your weight bar and re-rack your weights in the appropriate spot.
- For their own safety, children are NOT permitted in the weight/cardio areas.
- All free weight equipment must be kept in the free weight area.
- Chalk is NOT permitted.
- When others are waiting to use the equipment, please limit time to 20-30 minutes.
- Please report any problems to the weight room attendant or the member services desk.