Recreational FAQs
Find answers to all your questions below
When are the Cohon University Center fitness facilities and outdoor spaces open?
For all facility hours visit:
https://athletics.cmu.edu/facilities/hours
For Tepper fitness facility hours visit:
https://athletics.cmu.edu/facilities/tepperfitness
To reserve an indoor space:
https://25live.collegenet.com/pro/cmu
To see the availability of outdoor spaces:
https://athletics.cmu.edu/recreation/Outdoor_Space
How do I get more active?
Here are some steps to get more involved in fitness:
1. Send an email requesting to be added to our D-List Subscription to receive information from the Recreation Staff
2. Check out FREE Group X classes that are offered to CMU undergraduate/graduate students, faculty and staff. All equipment needed is provided.
https://athletics.cmu.edu/recreation/groupx
3. Can’t make it to a class? Find a video to follow from previous class offerings.
https://athletics.cmu.edu/recreation/ondemandhome
4. CMU offers several physical education classes that can be counted toward student credits. Courses are taught by the Athletics Department staff and other experienced instructors.
https://athletics.cmu.edu/recreation/physed
5. See local trails for running, walking, and bicycling!
https://athletics.cmu.edu/recreation/fitnessroutes
6. Check out personal training services to work with a certified personal trainer to achieve your fitness goals through individualized custom exercise programs.
https://athletics.cmu.edu/recreation/personaltraining
How do I apply for a job in fitness, recreation, or the gym?
Fill out an application and send to Sara Gautner: sarap@andrew.cmu.edu
https://athletics.cmu.edu/athletics/forms/StudentEmploymentSheet.pdf
Are you working out safely?
Take a look at how to safely lift in the weight room:
https://athletics.cmu.edu/recreation/weightroom
Take a look at these how-to videos to show you the correct form when using selectorize machines in the weight room:
https://athletics.cmu.edu/recreation/selectorize
Take a look at these how-to videos to show you the correct form when using barbells, racks, or while olympic lifting:
https://athletics.cmu.edu/recreation/weightroom
Check out how-to videos to learn how to use the Synergy 360 in the correct way:
https://athletics.cmu.edu/recreation/synergy360
How do I know if I am meeting fitness and nutrition recommendations?
How to assess your fitness level:
https://athletics.cmu.edu/recreation/assessments
Physical activity recommendations for aerobic activity and muscular resistance training:
Ehrman, Jonathan K., et al. “Chapter 1: Benefits and Risks Associated with Physical Activity.”
ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, Tenth ed., Wolters Kluwer, Philadelphia, Pa, 2018.
Recommendations for flexibility training:
Riebe, Deborah, et al. “Chapter 6: General Principles of Exercise Prescription.”
ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, Wolters Kluwer, Philadelphia, PA, 2018.
How to know if you are exercising at moderate or vigorous intensity:
“Measuring Physical Activity Intensity.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 17 Sept. 2020, https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/measuring/index.html#:~:text=The%20talk%20test%20is%20a,not%20sing%20during%20the%20activity.
For diet and nutrition inquiries see contact information for Registered Dietician at Health Services:
https://www.cmu.edu/health-services/about-us/health-services.html#benedict
Looking for other fitness ideas?
See these documents on:
Beginner's Guide to Exercise
https://athletics.cmu.edu/recreation/files/BeginnersGuide.pdf
Frugal Fitness
https://athletics.cmu.edu/recreation/files/frugalfitness.pdf
Fitting Fitness In
https://athletics.cmu.edu/recreation/files/Fitting-fitness-in_2020.pdf
No Excuse Workout
https://athletics.cmu.edu/recreation/files/TheNoExcusesWorkout.pdf
How do I rent lockers, check out towels, and rent equipment?:
For lockers, locker rooms, and towel services:
https://athletics.cmu.edu/recreation/services
Equipment rentals are not available at this time.
For facility inquiries:
Check out our recreation facilities:
https://athletics.cmu.edu/recreation/files/CMURecVideo2017
Take a tour of the Cohon Fitness Center and Tepper Fitness Center:
https://athletics.cmu.edu/recreation/files/FitnessCenterWelcome
https://athletics.cmu.edu/recreation/files/TepperFitnessTour
Who to contact for questions regarding recreation:
https://athletics.cmu.edu/athletics/directory/index
How do I stay updated on CMU Recreation events?
Check out our Recreation Events page!
And check out our Instagram to stay connected!
Couldn’t find the answer to your question:
Please fill out the CMU Recreation Question Submission Form to have your question answered.
https://forms.gle/Cdi9W6MN8So51CBV6