George S Eccles Student Life Center

KC Poe

Good but hours are limited

Emily Sowby

It's crazy busy when I've gone after classes around 2-4, but I usually go right when it opens at 6on weekdays and it's pretty empty! I've always been able to get in my desired workout

Mare

Oh boy, where do I begin? First, the dress code rules? let alone the rules? ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS. I got dress coded for a cut out tank top...you could barely see my sports bra, let alone my rib cage. They requested that I either get a rental tee (or buy one) which is completely absurd. So I put back on my sweatshirt. Next, I was attempted to get dress coded for my leggings. Up the sides of my leggings, I had a sheer mesh...and the mesh only went up a to my knee. The lady trying to dress code me, said it was “too see-through” what? And yet, you’re allowed to wear shorts? That made absolutely no sense to me and when I told her that girls are wearing shorts or even more “see-through leggings” she dismissed it and let me keep my leggings on. (FYI buying their dress code shorts would be even more revealing than the leggings I wore) this isn’t BYU. Next rule they have, is that they don’t allow things on the floor. I've left my keys, and jacket, on the floor next to the weight machine I was using and I was always asked to move them into a cubby. I asked the person why and they said it was for safety. What? Is someone going to come by, slip on my keys or jacket and hit their head on the weight machine? Not likely. The jacket is always against the machine and out of the way, away for being stepped on by me or anyone. I don’t like placing bags or keys in the cubbies considering people steal out of the cubbies. My Ucard has failed a couple of times here. It always says I’m not a student, For whatever reason. Last time this happened, I showed them my canvas and they still had me pay that $5 fee to use the gym. I got the $5 back the next day, but it was just an inconvenience when I was running late for an exercise class I wanted to attend. Equipment staff seems uneducated. When trying to rent boxing gloves for my class, the downstairs staff HAD NO IDEA what I was talking about. I’d go down every day before my class...and ask. They had boxing gloves listed as equipment available to purchase but they didn’t actually have them. For my class, we were supposed to be able to rent a drawstring bag, wraps, and gloves...for a cheaper price which is a super sweet deal. My boxing teacher said that the price for the package should be discounted at 35 but when the package finally came it was actually priced at I believe 60? I didn’t end up buying the package, but I do remember I thought it was expensive and other classmates including the teacher said it wasn’t worth it. Next, the equipment is limited. You’ll often have to wait for the weight machines to open up. Once, I was doing hip abductors. (They only have one machine) I typically do 10 sets of 10. One student came up to me and told me this was the last thing she had to do and asked how many reps I had left. I told her about 9. She stood. Right. Next to me. Wasn’t staring at me, but was still obnoxiously distracting. Ended up getting super annoyed, and told her she was distracting and that I would wait till she was done now. She kindly apologized but like, hello, go wait against the wall, not two feet away from me. Cleanliness: The pool area is clean. Locker rooms are clean. The hot tub is occasionally closed, But it’s clean. I see the staff cleaning the equipment. Lots of wipes nearby to wipe your equipment down. I took a few of the classes offered here and I enjoyed them! One staff member was helpful for when I locked my backpack in one of the workout clicks. He was able to get someone, who responded fairly quickly, to unlock the door for me! I’m no longer a student, but I’ve been thinking about buying a membership. BUT what’s keeping me back is the steep price, the “frat bro, and sorority girl” vibe (which is 85% of the people working out), AND I’d have to either buy a U of U parking pass OR pay for parking. Saturday’s and Sunday’s you may be able to get away without a ticket. Keep in mind, if you get a ticket, it’s $20. Another fee, the U uses to just make more pointless buildings. Whoops I said it 🤷🏻‍♀️

Shea Engle

I love the availability of free rock climbing!