Fitness/Wellness

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