Have you walked in to UREC and are overwhelmed at the equipment options? A Fitness Equipment Orientation may be for you! From various cardio & high, to free weights, and strength training machines, our goal is to help you find your perfect pieces of fitness equipment to exercise in a fun, safe and effective way.
The fitness equipment orientation will be led by a Fitness Specialist. The orientation can be anywhere from 15-30 minutes depending on the goal, and will include a brief walkthrough of our 4 Strength Training & Fitness floors. A few questions will be asked of you to ensure the Fitness Specialist has a good understanding of what your current goals are related to exercise.
You can register in advance for a Fitness Equipment Orientation HERE. Or you can request an orientation when you arrive at UREC by asking the front desk or locating a Fitness Specialist on one of the fitness floors. The Fitness Specialist will be wearing lime green shirts and can be found on the 1st, 2nd, 4th or 5th floor of UREC.
Date 10/26/2023
Time 5:00 PM
Location UREC 1st Floor Squat Racks
Meeting Location UREC 1st Floor
Cost FREE
Workshop Format
Participants will learn how to properly squat; brace; and utilize correct footing.
Challenge Specifics
Participants will squat 135lbs properly as many times as possible.
Date 11/6/2023
Time 6:00 PM
Meeting Location UREC Entrance / Welcome Desk
Format Equipment Orientation
Cost FREE
Orientation Format
Participants will receive a walk through of all UREC floors, covering how one could get a Total Body workout on the various floors.
Date 11/8/2023
Time 5:00 PM
Meeting Location UREC 1st Floor Power Racks* (see info below)
Format Workshop
Cost FREE
Workshop Format
Participants will learn how to properly bench, unrack, rerack, spot, and fail the bench press.
Power Racks
A power rack (also known as a power cage, squat cage or squat rack) is a piece of weight training equipment that functions as a mechanical spotter for free weight barbell exercises. Its general design is four upright posts with two adjustable horizontal bar catches (also called "supports," "rails" or "pins") on each side. Many power racks also have accessory attachments, such as a chin-up bar, pulldown cable attachment, or pegs for storing weight plates. See image here.
Date 11/13/2023
Time 6:00 PM
Meeting Location UREC Entrance / Welcome Desk
Format Equipment Orientation
Cost FREE
Orientation Format
Participants will receive a walk through of all UREC floors, covering how one could get a leg focused workout on the various floors.
Date 11/15/2023
Time 6:00 PM
Meeting Location UREC 1st Floor Power Racks* (see info below)
Format Challenge
Cost FREE
Challenge Format
Challengers will attempt to "Bench the Bar" as many times as they can in a 2 min time frame, while ensuring safety and fun.
Power Racks
A power rack (also known as a power cage, squat cage or squat rack) is a piece of weight training equipment that functions as a mechanical spotter for free weight barbell exercises. Its general design is four upright posts with two adjustable horizontal bar catches (also called "supports," "rails" or "pins") on each side. Many power racks also have accessory attachments, such as a chin-up bar, pulldown cable attachment, or pegs for storing weight plates. See image here.
Date 11/20/2023
Time 6:00 PM
Meeting Location UREC Entrance / Welcome Desk
Format Equipment Orientation
Cost FREE
Orientation Format
Participants will receive a walk through of all UREC floors, covering how one could get a back & bicep focused workout on the various floors.
Date 11/27/2023
Time 6:00 PM
Meeting Location UREC Entrance / Welcome Desk
Format Equipment Orientation
Cost FREE
Orientation Format
Participants will receive a walk through of all UREC floors, covering how one could get a chest, shoulders, and triceps focused workout on the various floors
Fitness Floor Breakdown
- Free Weights & Cardio/High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) Equipment
- Squat Racks = 18
- Dumbbells = weights ranging from 2.5lbs up to 130lbs
- Kettlebells = 24 (weights ranging from 10lbs up to 88lbs)
- Benches= 4 Standalone plus 4 Hammer Strength Dock N' Lock System
- Hammer Strength & TRUE Fitness Plate Loaded Machines
- Smith Machine & Freedom Rack
- HIIT Equipment, Tire Flip Stations, Battle Ropes, The Slam Wall and More!
- Cardio Machines
- Treadmills
- Ellipticals
- Bikes
- StairClimbers/Steppers
- Matrix Krank Cycle
- Rowers from Concept2
- BoxMaster HIIT
- _____ Strength Training, Selectorize, and Cable Machines
- Cardio Deck with Treadmills, Bikes, and Ellipticals
- Turf Flooring for Functional Fitness and HIIT Training
- LifeFitness Synergy 360
- Torque Fitness Sled
- Functional Trainers
- Various Cardio & HIIT Equipment
- KettleBells, Dumbbells, and Weighted Bags
- Tire Flips, Battle Ropes, and Slam Balls
- Various Cardio Equipment
- TechoGym Kinesis & Stretchers
- Mini Dumbbells