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.

Proof of Student ID, a scheduled appointment, and appropriate exercise attire is required to use fitness facility.
Multiple appointments per day is prohibited.
Please be respectful and courteous of others.
No Personal Training in the fitness center.
No swearing or abusive language.
Wear proper attire. “No Jeans or Jean shorts,” no sandals, no slides, no Crocs, no Uggs, no Yeezy slides or slip-ons.
No jackets, coats, shirts, keys or bags on the fitness floor.
Please dress appropriately. “No underwear display.”
Pick up your towels, water bottles, newspapers etc.
No loud music from personal Bluetooth speakers in the fitness center. Only personal headphones or earbuds.
No basketballs on the fitness floor.
Do not hold up equipment.
Allow others to work in, or take turns.
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 free-weights.
Please do not drop dumbbells.
Do not put dumbbells on benches.
No food or beverages on fitness floor. (except water)
Female students must wear supportive tops.

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 students.