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Equipment Orientations

New to the gym or looking for more information on machines? Participate in one of our Equipment Orientations! 

Overview

Our Equipment Orientations are designed to provide both students and staff with a better understanding of how to use our various pieces of equipment. All orientations will discuss equipment set up, provide information on proper use, explain which muscles they target, and also provide alternative machines that work the same muscles! 

  • Cost: NONE
  • Duration: 1 Hour
Who Should Participate?  

Individuals who are eager to start or enhance their fitness journey and would like more information on some of the specifics of fitness equipment usage in a friendly learning environment.  

How Should I Prepare?  
  • Wear athletic attire  
    • No jeans, excessive jewelry, ripped/baggy/torn clothing that could cause hazards or damage equipment  
  • Wear athletic footwear 
    • All shoes must be closed-toed and rubber-soled 
    • If you do not come with appropriate footwear and attire, you will not be able to participate in your equipment orientation session and will be asked to attend on another date 
  • Bring your Carolina Card 
  • Bring or check out a lock from Equipment Issue, if you would like to store your belongings

Equipment Orientation: Full-Body Machine Overview 

Gain a better understanding of how to use some of the machines offered at Strom WFC or Blatt PEC, including three upper and three lower body machines as well as various pieces of cardio equipment. Great for beginners and those needing some guidance on machine usage.  

Please refer to the website for proper apparel and bring your Carolina Card for building access!

Meeting Location: Rotunda of Strom WFC

Equipment Orientation: Full-Body Machine Overview 

Gain a better understanding of how to use some of the machines offered at Strom WFC or Blatt PEC, including three upper and three lower body machines as well as various pieces of cardio equipment. Great for beginners and those needing some guidance on machine usage.  

Please refer to the website for proper apparel and bring your Carolina Card for building access!

Meeting Location: Rotunda of Strom WFC

Equipment Orientation: Full-Body Machine Overview 

Gain a better understanding of how to use some of the machines offered at Strom WFC or Blatt PEC, including three upper and three lower body machines as well as various pieces of cardio equipment. Great for beginners and those needing some guidance on machine usage.  

Please refer to the website for proper apparel and bring your Carolina Card for building access!

Meeting Location: Lobby of Blatt PEC

*Reserved for Faculty/Staff only.*

Equipment Orientation: Full-Body Machine Overview 

Gain a better understanding of how to use some of the machines offered at Strom WFC or Blatt PEC, including three upper and three lower body machines as well as various pieces of cardio equipment. Great for beginners and those needing some guidance on machine usage.  

Please refer to the website for proper apparel and bring your Carolina Card for building access!

Meeting Location: Lobby of Blatt PEC

Equipment Orientation: Full-Body Machine Overview 

Gain a better understanding of how to use some of the machines offered at Strom WFC or Blatt PEC, including three upper and three lower body machines as well as various pieces of cardio equipment. Great for beginners and those needing some guidance on machine usage.  

Please refer to the website for proper apparel and bring your Carolina Card for building access!

Meeting Location: Rotunda of Strom WFC

Equipment Orientation: Full-Body Machine Overview 

Gain a better understanding of how to use some of the machines offered at Strom WFC or Blatt PEC, including three upper and three lower body machines as well as various pieces of cardio equipment. Great for beginners and those needing some guidance on machine usage.  

Please refer to the website for proper apparel and bring your Carolina Card for building access!

Meeting Location: Lobby of Blatt PEC

*Reserved for Faculty/Staff only.*


Overview:

Our Equipment Orientations are designed to provide both students and staff with a better understanding of how to use our various pieces of equipment. All orientations will discuss equipment set up, provide information on proper use, explain which muscles they target, and also provide alternative machines that work the same muscles! 

Format:

Cost: None! Equipment orientations are free to students and staff with gym memberships

Duration: 1 hour

Small Group: Maximum of 8 people per session 

Location: Meet in the lobby of either Strom WFC or Blatt PEC

Frequency: Three times a week, Fridays at noon are specifically reserved for staff/faculty members! Check out our available time slots on DSE!

Offerings: 

Full-Body Machines Overview  

Come get a better understanding of how to use some of the machines offered at the WFC, including three upper and three lower body machines as well as various pieces of cardio equipment. Great for beginners and those needing some guidance on machine usage.  

SIGN UP ON DSE

Who Should Participate?  

 

Individuals who are eager to start or enhance their fitness journey and would like more information on some of the specifics of fitness equipment usage in a friendly learning environment.  

 

How Should I Prepare?  

  • Wear athletic attire  
    • No jeans, excessive jewelry, ripped/baggy/torn clothing that could cause hazards or damage equipment  
  • Wear athletic footwear 
    • All shoes must be closed-toed and rubber-soled 
    • If you do not come with appropriate footwear and attire, you will not be able to participate in your equipment orientation session and will be asked to attend on another date 
  • Bring your Carolina Card 
  • Bring or check out a lock from Equipment Issue, if you would like to store your belongings

 

 


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