Weight & Cardio Fitness Areas

With HRCA's large variety and quality of cardio and strength training equipment, you’re bound to open up your workout to more diversity at any of the four recreation centers.

Key Weight/Cardio Area Information

Age: must be 13 years old to use the weight and cardio fitness equipment. Teenagers need a signed permission slip, and have their membership card appropriately punched confirming that all required information is on file.
Cardio Equipment: Members should wipe down machines before and after each use with cleaning solution provided.
Attire: appropriate gym attire and closed toe shoes are required.

Weight Room Etiquette

Do not rest on machines between sets.
Be considerate and allow other members to work in.
Please limit conversations on cell phones while in the fitness areas.
Circuit trainers have priority while using variable resistance equipment. When performing sets, please let circuit trainers work in to complete their circuit.
Return all weight equipment to the proper location when finished.
Do not slam or drop weights.
Please wipe off all equipment with disinfectant and paper towels when finished. Please do not spray disinfectant directly onto cardio equipment as it may damage the electronics.

More Weight/Cardio Area Information

Cardio & Weight Area Rules & Regulations

Based upon the manufacturer's recommendations, in order to reduce the chance of injury and for the safe use of exercise equipment, children (12 and under) are restricted from using it. Manufacturers also recommend teenagers be supervised. They need to have a signed permission slip and have their membership card appropriately punched confirming that all required information is on file.
Please do not rest on machines between sets. Be considerate and allow other members to work in.
Please limit conversations on cell phones while in the fitness areas.
Circuit trainers have priority while using variable resistance equipment. When performing sets, please let circuit trainers work in to complete their circuit.
Prior to using equipment, read the warning labels and instructions affixed to each machine.
If you are unsure how to use a machine, an equipment orientation may be scheduled with a fitness staff member. Information can be found on-line, in the HRCA Activities Guide and at the registration desk at each facility.
Return all weight equipment to the proper location when finished.
Do not slam or drop weights.
Please wipe off all equipment with disinfectant and paper towels when finished. Please do not spray disinfectant directly onto cardio equipment as it may damage the electronics.
Immediately report to HRCA staff any piece of equipment that is not functioning properly, so it can be evaluated and serviced promptly. Do not attempt to use or fix any piece of equipment that is not functioning properly.
Appropriate gym attire and closed-toe shoes are required. Any member wearing attire deemed inappropriate by HRCA staff will be asked to change or leave the facility.
If you feel pain, faintness, discomfort, and/or dizziness, discontinue exercising immediately and notify HRCA staff.
See the full document for the most up-to-date Rec Center Rules & Regulations

Questions? Contact individual Recreation Centers.