Premier Fitness and Recreation at the University of Central Florida
The University of Central Florida (UCF) provides its students, faculty, and staff with exceptional facilities and diverse programs aimed at promoting health, wellness, and recreation. From state-of-the-art fitness centers to outdoor adventure opportunities, UCF offers a comprehensive approach to well-being. If you attend UCF then you have a premier gym to your disposal and I highly recommend taking advantage of it. This place is amazing, supportive, and kind. All the bells and whistles of a full scale gym. They aren't perfect but they hit all the goal shots that every gym should strive for.
Recreation and Wellness Center (RWC)
The Recreation and Wellness Center (RWC) stands as a central hub for fitness and recreational activities on the UCF campus. This expansive facility offers a wide array of options to cater to diverse interests and fitness goals. The facility is super nice.
Cardio and Weight Training
The RWC boasts a 9,300 square foot cardio floor equipped with 150 cardio pieces. These include machines from top brands like Matrix, Star Trac, Precor, Woodway, Life Fitness, and Cybex. Users can choose from a variety of equipment such as recumbent and upright bikes, treadmills, rowing machines, total body ellipticals, lower body ellipticals, steppers, and arc trainers.
The weight floor, split into two areas, provides approximately 14,000 sq. ft. of space. The first area is primarily machine-based, while the second area is predominantly equipped with free weights, allowing guests to target any muscle group.
Group Exercise Studios and Classes
The group exercise studios host more than 90 classes offered weekly at the Recreation and Wellness Center. The main group exercise room is over 3,000 sq. ft. and hosts the majority of the group exercise classes. People can enjoy classes such as yoga, body sculpting and Zumba in this 3-sided mirror studio. The F45 Studio is more than 2,000 sq. ft. and is equipped with the latest technology including full audio, and a half-dozen video monitors to assist students during this functional training workout. The Cycle studio is about 1,400 sq. ft. and is the room designated for Cycle classes.
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Aquatics Center
The lap pool, located on the first floor of the Recreation and Wellness Center, provides nine lanes of lap swimming. The Leisure Pool is located on the east side of the Recreation and Wellness Center.
Multipurpose Courts
The Recreation and Wellness Center has four indoor, multipurpose courts. During Open Rec/Freeplay hours the courts can be used for basketball, volleyball, table tennis, and badminton. The MAC (Multipurpose Activity Courts) Gym is an area that has two courts enclosed with rounded walls. The walls are rounded to allow for different activities such as floor hockey and indoor soccer.
Climbing Tower
Housed within the RWC, the Climbing Tower offers premier indoor climbing for students at UCF.
Racquetball Courts
There are four racquetball courts that are located on the first floor of the Recreation and Wellness Center near the free weights area. Courts can be reserved by members and students as early as one day in advance by calling the RWC. When not reserved, courts are on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Additional Amenities
The athletic training room is designed to allow athletic trainers to evaluate students who may have suffered an injury or have a general question about sports medicine. The athletic training room is equipped with observation tables, first aid supplies and a cold whirlpool. The wet classroom is used in a wide range of ways. First aid and CPR classes are mostly taught in the space as well as serving as a classroom for lifeguard in-services and SCUBA classes.
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Outdoor Recreation
UCF extends its recreational offerings beyond the walls of the RWC, providing numerous outdoor facilities and programs.
Outdoor Fields and Courts
Three (3) lighted outdoor basketball courts are open to the UCF community from dawn until 9:00pm any day of the week. The RWC Park features 6 artificial turf lighted fields, grass fields, and a baseball/softball field. There are six (6) total sand volleyball courts; four are located between the leisure pool and the tennis courts while the remaining two courts are located in the Lake Claire lawn. The nine (9) tennis courts are located next to the Leisure Pool and are open from dawn until midnight.
Disc Golf Course
The Disc Golf Course is a nine-hole course that is located within RWC Park and is available for the UCF Community.
Lake Claire Recreation Area
The William E. and Mary Jo Davis Recreation Area at Lake Claire, located at the end of Greek Park Drive, offers an adventure for all types.
Outdoor Adventure Center (OAC)
The Outdoor Adventure Center (OAC) is the headquarters for your next adventure with UCF.
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Athletics Facilities
In addition to the RWC and outdoor recreation areas, UCF boasts dedicated athletic facilities for its sports programs.
Wayne Densch Sports Center
Opened in August 2003, the Wayne Densch Sports Center serves as home to the UCF football program as well as the athletics department's main sports medicine facility and strength and conditioning centers. Located in the center of the building is the 11,200 square-foot strength and conditioning center. It features top-of-the-line free weight and machine equipment, cardio and treadmills by Woodway and a mix room that allows for better distribution of Cytosport muscle milk nutritional supplements.
Nicholson Fieldhouse
Behind the Wayne Densch Sports Center is the Nicholson Fieldhouse. The first indoor facility of any Division I football program in Florida, the Nicholson Fieldhouse features a 120-yard regulation playing surface that is equipped with Field Turf.
Important Considerations
Participation in Recreation and Wellness Center programs is completely voluntary. Individuals participate at their own risk and assume responsibility for their own health and safety. The University of Central Florida and the Recreation and Wellness Center are not liable for injuries sustained during participation in a Recreation and Wellness Center-sponsored activity. It is strongly recommended that all participants consult a physician and/or have a physical exam prior to participation. The University of Central Florida does not provide personal accident/health insurance. Therefore, participants are urged to secure their own insurance.
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