Using the gym at UAA

Many students who would like to go to the gym are unaware of how the whole process works here at UAA. This article is for those students whose biggest obstacle preventing them from going to the gym is simply knowing where to go to get access to the equipment.

A free, daily wristband is required for access to both the Olympic weight room and the machine weight room. To get the wristband, go downstairs in the Avis Sports Complex using the staircase next to the hockey rink or the basketball court. Downstairs, on the same side as the women's locker room, there is an information desk that is staffed with an employee who will ask for your Wolfcard. They will swipe your card and then give you a wristband. Just like that, you can now get into both weight rooms and utilize all of the equipment. This information desk also functions as an equipment rental station. 

The Olympic weight room is located just down the hall from the equipment rental desk, in between the men’s and the women’s locker rooms. Whereas the machine weight room — which has all of the cardio equipment — is located on the upper level directly across from the hockey rink.

Any questions that come up while using the facilities can be directed to information desk staff who are happy to help. Using the university’s gym is simple and much less of a hassle than some might expect. It is especially useful for those who live on or near campus.