Fitness

In addition to a facility full of state-of-the-art exercise equipment, the Campus Recreation Fitness program offers many services that guide participants into a healthy lifestyle by providing group fitness classes, equipment orientations, fitness assessments, and personal training.

Towson Campus Recreation Fitness

 

Fitness Floor

The fitness floor is found on the first level of the Burdick Hall Campus Recreation facility. It includes a wide array of weightlifting equipment from Matrix Fitness that includes dedicated weightlifting platforms, plate-loaded machines, accessible strength training machines, and selectorized equipment. In addition, there are plenty of dumbbells, plates and benches to train the entire body. This level also includes a core and recovery area and a large variety of cardio equipment such as bikes, treadmills, ellipticals, and Krankcycles.

Fitness Floor 2

The cardio floor is located on the second level of the facility. It houses over fifty pieces of Matrix cardio equipment including treadmills, ellipticals, bikes, and climb mills, plus some more unique pieces to add variety to any cardiovascular training routine. There is also a small area with mats and medicine balls for core work and stretching. This floor also features a second selectorized strenghth training circuit for the major muscle groups.

Functional Floor

The functional area is located on the second level of the facility. This unique area encourages training the body for the way it lives and moves, using independent fitness tools such as kettlebells, suspension ropes, body weight, and gravity. The functional floor features four individualized workout bays that provide space for full-body workouts using mulitple pieces of equipment. These bays feature state-of-the-art functional training tools such as the revvls, recoils, sandbags and bells, kettlebells, and multi-use step decks. Two Queenax structures facilitate this functional fitness concept as well as several Matrix S-Drive sled-mills. A sprint hill with a 20% incline also adds a fun element of training.   

Mezzanine

The Mezzanine is a combined space for free weight strength training and functional training. It features three individualized workout bays that provide space for full-body workouts using multiple pieces of equipment. These bays feature state-of-the-art functional training tools such as the revvls, recoils, sandbags and bells, kettlebells, and multi-use step decks. Guests can also find a playground style bridge with monkey bars, climbing holds and ninja warrior grips for a challenging and fun workout experience. The Mezzanine is located above Gym One and can be accessed through the first floor of Burdick Hall or on the second floor near the Sprint Hill. Please keep our track and stairway clear and head to the Mezzanine for dumbbell training, ab work, stretching, and jumping rope.

Guidelines: Know Before You Go! 

Each fitness area has specific guidelines for using the space. 

Fitness Guidelines

  • Any use of or modification of equipment other than its intended purpose is not permitted. Campus Recreation is not responsible for any injury that may occur as a result of misuse. 
  • Participants acting in a way that can create an unsafe environment for themselves or others may be asked to discontinue the unsafe behavior or activity by a Campus Recreation employee.
  • Use of cardiovascular equipment is limited to 30 minutes while others are waiting.
  • Participants must rack weights and return other accessories after use.
  • Spotters are recommended. Please contact a Campus Recreation employee if a spotter or assistance with equipment is needed.
  • Intentionally slamming or dropping weights is not permitted.
  • Chalk blocks may only be used on the platforms and must be in a bag. Loose chalk is not permitted. Liquid chalk dispensers are available for your convenience. Please clean any chalk residue off of plates, bars, and platforms that may be left behind after use.
  • Deliberate abuse, kicking, throwing, or striking equipment towards the wall, windows or ceiling is not permitted.
  • Throwing medicine balls against the walls is only permitted on the designated slam wall in the Level 2 Functional Floor area.
  • Private personal training is only permitted by authorized Campus Recreation employees.
  • Movement of equipment between floors is prohibited.
  • Wiping down equipment after use is requested to keep the equipment clean and properly functioning. Sanitation wipes are available throughout the Fitness Floor.
  • Report all emergencies, maintenance issues, vandalism, or misuse of facilities to a Campus Recreation employee by calling 410-704-2367.
  • Gym bags, backpacks, and other personal items are not permitted in the Recreation Center. Please use a day use locker to store items.
  • Shoeless lifting is permitted on the platforms and the functional floor. Participants must remain in their socks.

Participants that are considered to be acting in a way that can create an unsafe environment for themselves or others may be asked to discontinue the unsafe behavior or activity. Campus Recreation employees have the final authority to determine if there is a safety concern present.

OLYMPIC STYLE LIFTS (Deadlifts, cleans, jerks and snatches)

  • Lifts must be performed in the designated areas (Platforms, Level 1 Fitness Floor).
  • Bumper plates only. Urethane plates are not permitted on the platforms.
  • Safety collars are required at all times.
  • Only one person is permitted on the platform when performing Olympic style lifts.
  • Shoeless lifting is permitted on the platforms and the functional floor. Participants must remain in their socks.
  • Loose chalk is not permitted. Chalk blocks are only permitted on the platforms. Liquid chalk dispensers are available for your convenience. Please clean any chalk residue off of plates, bars, and platforms that may be left behind after use.
  • Participants acting in a way that can create an unsafe environment for themselves or others may be asked to discontinue the unsafe behavior or activity by a Campus Recreation employee.

POWER RACK LIFTS (Squat, bench, shoulder press, barbell lunges)

  • Lifts must be performed in the designated areas - Level 1 Fitness Floor Platforms and Racks only.
  • Bars must be unloaded and plates racked when finished.
  • Safety collars are required at all times.
  • Ground-based lifts and deadlifts are only permitted on the platforms.
  • Spotters are recommended. Please contact a Campus Recreation employee if a spotter or assistance with equipment is needed.
  • Shoeless lifting is permitted on the platforms and the functional floor. Participants must remain in their socks.
  • Participants acting in a way that can create an unsafe environment for themselves or others may be asked to discontinue the unsafe behavior or activity by a Campus Recreation employee.
  • Any use of or modification of equipment other than its intended purpose is not permitted. Campus Recreation is not responsible for any injury that may occur as a result of misuse. 
  • Please contact a Campus Recreation employee if a spotter or assistance with equipment is needed.
  • Users must rack weights and return other accessories after use.
  • Intentionally slamming or dropping weights is not permitted.
  • Weight/power sleds are to be used on the turf floor only.
  • Deliberate abuse, kicking, throwing, or striking equipment towards the wall, windows or ceiling is not permitted.
  • Throwing medicine balls against the walls is only permitted on the designated slam wall.
  • Participants acting in a way that can create an unsafe environment for themselves or others may be asked to discontinue the unsafe behavior or activity by a Campus Recreation employee.
  • Wiping down equipment after use is requested to keep the equipment clean and properly functioning. Sanitation wipes are available throughout the facility.
  • Report all emergencies to a Campus Recreation employee.
  • Report all maintenance issues, vandalism, or misuse of facilities to a Campus Recreation employee or by calling 410-704-2367.

Scheduling 

  • Massage chair appointments are available by appointment to current TU Campus Recreation members. Schedule your appointment here (link), call to schedule at 410-704-2367, or schedule in person with a staff member at Burdick Hall.  
  • Please check-in with the Fitness Floor Attendant at your appointment time.  
  • Walk-in usage will be permitted but must yield to scheduled appointments.  
  • Appointments are available Monday-Thursday from 6:40 a.m. to 10 p.m., on Friday’s from 6:40 a.m.-7:20 p.m., on Saturday’s from 9:10 a.m-4:50 p.m. and Sunday’s from 12:30p.m.-8:50p.m..  
  • Massage chair time is limited to 30-minute sessions. To extend a session, check in with the Fitness Floor Attendant on the second floor.  
  • TU Campus Recreation reserves the right to set limits on the number of appointments a student can schedule in order to accommodate all students. 
  • If late for an appointment, the chair may be used until the end of the scheduled appointment time. To extend a session, check in with the Fitness Floor Attendant on the second floor. 

 

Recovery Equipment Usage Guidelines 

  • Please check-in with the Fitness Floor Attendant at your appointment time.  
  • Please wipe down equipment before and after each use. 
  • Socks are required at all times in The Recovery Zone. 
  • Food, water, or other beverages are not permitted. 
  • All equipment is to remain in The Recovery Zone. 

NOTE: Additional percussion tools can be checked out at the equipment check out desk on the first floor.  

  • Please refrain from using laptops and/or taking phone or video calls in The Recovery Zone. 
  • It is recommended to remove all watches and jewelry from the hands, arms and ankles and all items from pockets before using the equipment. 
  • Do not use the chair or percussion equipment if you have any current injuries or open wounds. 
  • Consult your doctor before use if you have any of the following health concerns; thrombosis, aneurysms, neuropathy, dermatitis or skin infections, acute neck pain, epilepsy or are prone to seizures, use a pacemaker, have recent joint replacements or IUD’s,  or are in the early stages of pregnancy or have recently given birth. 
  • Do not attempt to use the massage chair if you have a fear of enclosed spaces or a fear of feeling trapped.  
  • Participants must remain in a single lane to prohibit interfering with another patron's exercise.
  • Only walking, jogging or sprinting is permitted.
  • Loitering is not permitted.
  • Equipment that rolls is not permitted (ie. dumbbells, plates, medicine balls, etc.)
  • Participants acting in a way that can create an unsafe environment for themselves or others may be asked to discontinue the unsafe behavior or activity by a Campus Recreation employee.
  • Report all emergencies, maintenance issues, vandalism, or misuse of facilities to a Campus Recreation employee or calling 410-704-2367.