Fitness Center Policy (updated 9/1/20)
Fitness center usage requires a reservation until further notice. To make a reservation, please click here.
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Attire designed for activity and athletic footwear are required. No bare or socked feet, boots, open toed or dress shoes are permitted.
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Collar use is mandatory on all free barbell lifts.
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Weights may not be dropped. Controlled lifting is always expected.
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Deadlifting may only be performed in designated areas/platforms. Control of the movement is always expected, including when lowering to the ground.
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All weights should be re-racked, and all items returned to their original location. Weights must be re-racked between sets. Please do not prop plates against benches, machines, walls or mirrors.
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Olympic lifts (snatch, clean & jerk and other variations) are not permitted
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Distracting behavior including cell phone conversations, offensive language, and loud noises such as yelling, and grunting are not permitted.
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Exercise is not permitted in pathways.
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There is a 30-minute time limit for use of all cardiovascular equipment such as treadmills and ellipticals, when others are waiting
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There is 15-minute time limit for all other fitness equipment such as squat racks, benches and platforms, when others are waiting
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All fitness center users must be18 years or older.
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Equipment may not be moved or removed from any room
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All users are limited to use of one piece of equipment, bar, pair of dumbbells, accessory etc. at a time.
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All weights should be re-racked, and all items returned to their original location.
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In addition to our comprehensive deep-cleaning efforts we encourage all participants to disinfect equipment before and after use.
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Weight training practices that involve the use of more than one–piece equipment or share equipment, such as super setting is not permitted until further notice
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All equipment and designated areas are limited to one user.
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We encourage patrons to bring items such as belts and mats for personal use only. Certain items, such as stretching mats will not be available for use until further notice.
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Non-Rutgers personal trainers are not permitted to provide training sessions in the fitness centers. All personal training will be held at the College Ave Gym until further notice.
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Fitness center staff will not be able to assist with spotting, equipment orientations and other services in which 6 feet of social distancing cannot be maintained until further notice.