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GGAC Fitness Centre Gym

What's included in the NRG Membership?

Upgrade to NRG Plus to access the Indoor Climbing Wall. Visit the Indoor Rock Climbing page for information or purchase your NRG Plus Membership here.

Fitness Centre Gym Protocols 

  • Photography and videography is strictly prohibited
  • Clips and collars must be used on all barbells
  • Do not drop/bang weights
  • Clean indoor athletic shoes must be worn at all times
  • Appropriate athletic attire must be worn
  • External equipment is prohibited - lendable equipment is available at the front desk
  • Bags, jackets, sauna/sweat suits are prohibited
  • Water must be in spill-proof container
  • Unload plates and re-rack dumbbells when finished
  • Everyone must check-in at Client Services upon arrival.
  • Fitness Centre users will be required to swipe in again at the Fitness Centre desk.
  • Everyone is expected to wipe all equipment after each use.
  • Behind the head lat pull down/military press is not allowed
  • Do not stand on hard side of BOSU balls
  • Refrain from excessive swearing or grunting
  • Do not provide unsolicited fitness advice
  • No personal training

Strength Equipment

Strength equipment ranges from selectorized weight stack to plate-loaded machinery.  Members must wipe down all equipment after use.

Strength Equipment

Strength equipment ranges from selectorized weight stack to plate-loaded machinery.  Members must wipe down all equipment after use.

Guelph Gryphons Fitness Centre...

In September 2016, the University of Guelph opened the newly renovated Fitness Centre after 12 years of planning.  This 23,000 sq/ft state of the art Fitness Centre has a wide variety of cardio and strength equipment.  In addition, there is the Connexus functional training station, open/free space, stretch machines, core mats, and small equipment available for lend at the Fitness Centre desk.  

Mezzanine

Additional Cardio Equipment is located in the mezzanine which is also open to Fitness Centre users.  This space is also a dedicated personal training space.  

Six Squat Racks

Squat racks and deadlift platforms are located towards the rear in our heavyweight section, with dumbbells and additional free weight barbells and landmines.

Cardio Equipment

Cardio equipment is located on the main floor and mezzanine – predominantly Matrix with technology-enabled screens to watch TV, Netflix, and track workouts, as well as a variety of other specialized pieces such as a standing ski erg, self-driven treadmills, rope pulls, Jacob’s ladder, tire flip & more!

NRG Acronym

'NRG' acronym stands for: NUTURE, RECREATE, GEAR UP

Strength Equipment
Guelph Gryphons Fitness Centre...
Mezzanine
Six Squat Racks
Cardio Equipment
NRG Acronym

Fitness Centre Gym Protocols 

  • Photography and videography is strictly prohibited
  • Clips and collars must be used on all barbells
  • Do not drop/bang weights
  • Clean indoor athletic shoes must be worn at all times
  • Appropriate athletic attire must be worn
  • External equipment is prohibited - lendable equipment is available at the front desk
  • Bags, jackets, sauna/sweat suits are prohibited
  • Water must be in spill-proof container
  • Unload plates and re-rack dumbbells when finished
  • Everyone must check-in at Client Services upon arrival.
  • Fitness Centre users will be required to swipe in again at the Fitness Centre desk.
  • Everyone is expected to wipe all equipment after each use.
  • Behind the head lat pull down/military press is not allowed
  • Do not stand on hard side of BOSU balls
  • Refrain from excessive swearing or grunting
  • Do not provide unsolicited fitness advice
  • No personal training