Fitness Center Rules

The use of the fitness center is a privilege for UMES Faculty, Staff & Students. The rules are to ensure your SAFETY and a productive, enjoyable workout environment

• Hawk ID card are required for students, faculty and staff to use the fitness center.
• Please be respectful and courteous of others.
• No Personal Training in the fitness center.
• Use of Profanity is prohibited.
• Closed toed shoes are necessary in all weight and fitness spaces. No crocs.
• No jackets, coats, shirts, or bags on the fitness floor. Lockers and cubby storage are available for use.
• Appropriate Attire must cover chest, abdomen, and back.
• Person must wear some type of supportive bra.
• Pick up your towels, water bottles, newspapers etc.
• No loud music from personal headphones or earbuds.
• No basketballs on the fitness floor.
• During peak hours limit your time on treadmills, cross trainers, row machines, stationary bikes, etc. to 20-30 minutes.
• Wipe down equipment after each use.
• Re-rack dumbbells and Olympic plates after each use.
• Please do not drop weights.
• Water in closed, resealable plastic containers is allowed in the fitness center.
• All other drinks, food, are not permitted on the fitness floor.

Tawes Health and Wellness Center and staff are not responsible for lost or stolen items. Please leave all personal valuables in a safe place.

The Health & Wellness Center has a ZERO TOLERANCE in issues involving sexual harassments, derogatory remarks to anyone including, but not limited to, the faculty, staff personnel, and student.

Violation of fitness rules may result in suspension of workout privileges at the Health and Wellness center.