About
The Campus Recreation & Intramurals Fitness Center includes both cardio and strength equipment for the overall fitness experience. There are over 89 pieces of cardio equipment, over 40 resistance machines, and over 10 functional training equipment pieces to utilize. In addition, patrons have the option to track workouts and progress, watch television, and play their own music on most equipment. The Campus Recreational & Intramural Fitness Center houses an entire floor dedicated for strength and resistance training. The strength line includes plate loaded and selectorized equipment, as well as free weights and a double Olympic lifting platform.
Contact Us
Fitness – Campus Recreation and Intramurals
Georgia Southern University
P.O. Box 8078
Statesboro, GA 30460
PHONE: (912) 478-5436
FAX: (912) 478-1892
EMAIL: fitness@georgiasouthern.edu
General Policies
Facility Policies
- All Fitness Center participants must be at least 16 years of age.
- Proper athletic attire is required in the Fitness Center.
- Footwear: Footwear must be in the form of running shoes, tennis shoes, or other athletic footwear that provides a barrier around the foot with shoe laces.
- Shorts: Athletic shorts are highly recommended. Cargo shorts, jeans, belts, or pants that contain zippers, rivots, or buttons that could potentially harm the equipment are not permitted in the Fitness Center.
- Shirts: Athletic shirts are highly recommended. Shirts must cover the full torso, including the midsection and back, at all times.
- Sweat suits or any other material that inhibits the exchange of body heat or promotes water loss will not be allowed.
- Training masks worn to increase exercise intensity through restricted breathing are not permitted.
- Sports bottles or “twist-on” cap bottles are the only permissible beverage containers allowed.
- Food, gum, and tobacco are not permitted in the Fitness Center.
- All personal items must be stored in the provided cubicles or lockers. Employees are not permitted to hold items for patrons. CRI is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
- Non-CRI Personal Training is not permitted in this facility.
Equipment Policies
- Lunging, dynamic stretching, or any movement that is not in the forward motion is not permitted at any time on treadmills.
- Barbell clips are mandatory when necessary.
- Do not throw dumbbells or weights.
- No spotting on or around the Olympic platforms. All Olympic lifts must be performed on the platform.
- Fitness equipment may not be used outside of its designated area.
- Outside equipment is not permitted in this facility.
Fitness Center Etiquette
- Patrons are encouraged to clean equipment after use.
- Use of offensive language is not permitted.
- Patrons are asked to return equipment and weights to their proper location after use.
- Please report any injuries or equipment problems to the Fitness Staff.
Fitness Staff
FAQs
Q. Does participating in group fitness classes cost anything?
A. The group fitness program is included in your RAC Membership. The only time there is an additional cost is if it is a special program. Anything on the weekly schedule is available to you as long as you are a RAC member.
Q. Do I need to sign up for a group fitness class to attend it?
A. Our group fitness classes are done on a first come first serve basis. Some of the classes have limited equipment, and we can only allot a specific number of people.
Q. I just started working out. Can I go to any of the classes?
A. Yes, our classes are created for everyone at all ability levels. The instructor will show modifications throughout the class. If you have any questions regarding a specific class, feel free to talk to the instructor before or after the class.
Q. How early should I arrive to participate in the class?
A. Usually people arrive 10 to 15 minutes prior to the beginning of most classes. Everyone waits outside of the rooms for the previous class to finish and exit before entering. If you are trying to go to a class that has limited availability, such as spin or yoga, you may have to arrive 15 to 20 minutes prior to the start of class.
Q. Do I need to bring anything with me to group fitness classes?
A. We recommend that you bring a reusable water bottle to all of our classes. The only class that requires a water bottle is spin. CRI provides towels for use in the facility (outside of the aquatics center). You will need to have a towel with you to participate in spin. Bringing personal yoga mats or Pilates mats is acceptable in the mind/body classes. We do not allow personal free weights to be brought to the classes for use.
Q. Where can I find the group fitness schedule?
A. There are schedule cards available at the front desk of the RAC. You can also find the schedule on the CRI website. The schedule is also posted outside of the studios.
Q. Are there group fitness classes on the weekends?
A. Yes, we offer a select few classes on the weekends. You can find those selections on our website. The weekend classes will change from semester to semester.
Q. Does the group fitness schedule ever change?
A. Yes, the schedule changes every semester and during finals week. During the semester, our schedule will change on nights that we have fundraising events and around holidays. You can find changes to the schedule on our website.
Q. How do I become a group fitness instructor?
A. The position is normally posted around the same time as the CRI job fair. We do not hire every semester. There is typically a 15-minute tryout in the class format that you desire to teach, an in-person interview, and final hiring is based on the passing and completion of a certification that pertains to the class format that you will be teaching. Certifications that we commonly accept are: AFAA Primary Group Fitness, ACE Group Fitness, Zumba, Flirty Girl Fitness, YogaFit, SCW Yoga Fundamentals I, Pilates Coach, PEAK Pilates, and SPIN. Details on tryouts and job postings will be available on the website when we are accepting applications.
Q. Can I wear Vibrams to class?
A. Yes, you can wear Vibrams to all classes, with the exception of spin. When participating in spin, you should wear a sturdy shoe. Our only request is that you wear an athletic based shoe into the RAC. Pilates and Yoga are done barefoot.
Q. Can I attend a group fitness class if I arrive late?
A. After the conclusion of the warm up, participants can no longer enter the class to participate. This is for safety reasons, and the warm up is only 5 to 10 minutes in length. If the instructor teaching the class feels that jumping into a class late would in anyway jeopardize the safety of the participant, they reserve the right to not allow them to participate.
Last updated: 8/7/2023
