CSULB Student Recreation & Wellness Center

One of my favorite places to go and workout!
Being a CSU rec center they are NOT open to public usage. The only people who have access to the facility or to purchase memberships are: Students, Faculty, Staff, Alumni and immediate family.
This facility is always kept really clean. They have full time staff members in the AM and PM that keep the facility spotless… Not like a lot of other gyms I have been to where it always smells like sweat and just walking in the door I feel I need a shower. This facility is clean
They are also one of the most advanced facilities I have been to. They have the newest version of many of the machines. The treadmills and ellipticals have screens and internet where you can make a profile and track/​log your workouts. They have stairmills instead of stairsteppers and the spin bikes are awesome!
Dumbbells up to 100lbs., Indoor track (¹⁄₈ th mi. around), free nutrition counseling, friendly staff, indoor rock wall, Squash and racquetball courts… The list goes on and on… By far my favorite place to work out.
Parking can sometimes be an issue –normal for a college campus. However the benefits greatly outweigh the cost of having a little walk from your car.

I love the gym at CSULB. I am a student so I have access to it each semester — it is very spacious (two levels) and there are a good number of cardio machines and weights.
It’s very clean, airy and bright — there are a lot of different services to take advantage of inside, too. There are fitness classes, rock climbing wall, indoor track and many other ways to get exercise in without using a machine. I especially love the Beach Balance office, where you can check your blood pressure, body fat percentage, talk to a nutritionist or even get a massage.
There are lockers to use throughout the gym and inside the locker room. I have not used the showers, so can’t say much about them.
The gym has the potential to get really busy in the morning and evening, so plan your visit accordingly. The only thing I wish this gym had that I loved at LA Fitness is a sauna/​steam room.

First off, there is no doubt about this gym being current, clean and well-​staffed. These are things I can definitely appreciate as an avid gym-​goer.
That being said, the gym is like my second home and it’s where I spend much of my «me time». Its a place for positive energy and that go-​hard or go-​home mentality that pushes you to be a better you. Having like-​minded people around you at the gym is great, however I personally do not do well with large crowds of people and heavy foot traffic… not because I am antisocial, but because it leaves me with little opportunity to get in a good, hard-​earned workout. I have to wake up at the butt-​crack of dawn to get to the gym when it opens in order to use the machines I want in the weight-​lifting area… otherwise much of my time gets spent waiting around. I am a new transfer at csulb and the people in general are great here, but maybe I just happen to run into stingy, standoffish people at the rec when I ask if I can work in with someone on a weight machine. I swear I don’t have cooties and I won’t tell you, «go away, it’s mine now.»
I will say that most, if not all of the machines are in good working order, but there aren’t enough to supplement the enormity of the csulb student body (and I also wish they had more weight lifting machines/​options to choose from). The rec center is convenient in its location and accessibility to students, but how convenient is it really when you find that the only reasonable time to go is before the birds wake up?
Unless I feel like waking up at 5:30am to get to the rec for a decent workout (which I honestly don’t mind sometimes, but c’mon 5 days in a row can be pretty harsh), I would otherwise opt for going to my regular gym.

I love this gym! Of course I go to this school so that’s probably why. Haha well this gym is nicer than most gyms I’ve been to. It just sucks when it gets crowded!
One downside is that there’s no sauna. That would’ve been perfect but then again too many people would use it. And it would probably be gross.
The good thing is that this gym have a rock climb wall, basketball courts, raquetball courts, swimming pool, jaccuzi, a track, and many machines that you can use to work out. They even have free spinning or yoga classes. There’s many other classes too but I’m not sure what kind. Just look at their bulletin if anything. But like how awesome is that? They have almost everything!
Anyways, I just love this gym. It’s paid within your student tuition if you are a student at CSULB. So yeah, that’s a plus. You can also get points for a chance to win free tuition for a semester. I believe you need to finish the 50 points for that chance. Each day you go to the gym it is worth 1 point. At the half way point you get a small prize. So far I’ve gotten a stress ball, a bag, a blender bottle, and a juicer bottle. Who doesn’t like free? So make sure to punch in your CSULB student ID number! It makes you more motivated to workout too.

The rec is one star away from being as good as it gets! As one Unilocaler put it, this is my happy place, where I go to relieve stress and feel better. The facilities are top-​notch, as are the equipment and group fitness classes (my favorites are Flow Yoga and HIT). The reason why they get ⁴⁄₅ starts are two reasons:
1. The people.
Look ya’ll…if you wanna have social hour GO TO THE USU OR SOME SHIT! If you wanna talk on your phone, check instagram, text, play with your proverbial dick via taking copious amounts of gym selfies, do that elsewhere. It’s outrageously annoying waiting for a machine when you spend HALF the time on ya damn phone! Also, it’s called deodorant, wear it.
1.5 The staff. Whenever I ask questions, y’all almost never know the answer to them nor do y’all make any concerted effort to try. To make things worse, I gotta wait for you to stop conversating with each other in order to get a word in edgewise. Go ‘head and bask in the shade I just provided. *side eyes*
2. The 4 stairmasters… with one almost always being broken. How am I supposed to get a J. Lo booty when the stairmasters are alwaysssssssss taken!

I just transferred here fall semester of 2015 and I haven’t seen many college campus rec centers but csulb’s rec center by far is pretty phenomenal. I’ll list a break down of the majority of the facilities that they have here.
Rock wall (⁴⁄₅): okay so this will probably be the longest review I write for this portion because I am a rock climber, but as a climber the climbing wall here is just decent. Unfortunately there’s no boulder, they do have a few bouldering routes but they’re OK. The climbing staff here on the other hand though are absolutely phenomenal! Everyone working here and the climbing community here is super awesome. If you are new here someone is very happy to help you and they provide you with all the gear you need for FREE.
Indoor track, Outdoor pool, volleyball court, basketball court, badminton court (⁵⁄₅): the indoor track is really useful and when it was too hot outside I used the track to run on. They have three lanes and there’s different lanes to facilitate those who just want to walk/​jog/​run. The basketball, volleyball, badminton courts are pretty great and I never see the empty, people use them pretty well to their advantage.
Machines, Weights, etc. (⁵⁄₅): they have machines basically EVERYWHERE. Upstairs, downstairs, all around. There’s so much that there’s always something open for someone to use. You don’t have to worry about waiting for someone else to get it. It’s great!
Yoga, Pilates, other classes (⁴⁄₅): I don’t have much say for these cause I only do a yoga flow class with Bobby but I absolutely LOVE it. It’s so great because I already have been doing yoga but I really want to use it to my advantage so I take the Tuesday 6:30pm one.
Overall an amazing and great recreation center for students. I definitely have used it to my advantage and encourage anyone else who comes here to do the same since it’s free!

This is my happy place!
FREE CLASSES: Instructors are SO wonderful and make working out so fun! My faves are yoga with Jessi and Tyler& High Intensity Training with Nat! come 15 mins early to ensure ur spot!
CARDIO MACHINES: Clean & there’s TV screens in front of the machines so make sure to bring earphones!
WEIGHTS: i never use them cause all the bulky dudes make me intimidated but there’s lots of equipment!
INDOOR TRACK: If i were a runner, I’d TOTALLY be all over dis! Good for those days when it’s scorching hawwwt outside, bc there’s A/​C here!
FREE MASSAGES, FREE FRUIT INFUSED WATER, BIG BEAUTIFUL POOL (which i never use) & RACQUETBALL AND ROCKCLIMBING ARE FUN AND FREEE! Take advantage!!!
Things i wish could be improved on:
They used to play EDM here but sadly they don’t play music anymore. I always forget my earbuds & for some reason my workouts on the elliptical seem to go by much faster when there’s high beat music playing. :(
Student workers: The workers could be a liiiiitle more approachable and friendly. My interaction with one:
Me: Hi! Do you guys have a lost and found?
Her: Yes. *stares at me blankly*
Me: …uhhh where is it?
But i mean, you can’t expect much from student workers so i’ll let it slide.
Despite the few cons, i still give this rec center ⁵⁄₅! :)

This gym is awesome! I have gone here two years and finally just now taking advantage of the wellness center. The gym has state of the art/​new machines and I have yet to ever see one closed due to the fact that it’s broken. From the rock wall to the track on the second floor and everything else in this building, it’s all great. The Olympic style pool outside is something that needs to be taken advantage of, it’s never full and the temp is always perfect. The locker room is also something that couldn’t be better. They provide lockers to anyone that needs one, and it’s FREE!!! Couldn’t ask for more. The showers have curtains so it’s private and they also provide an «instant clothes dryer» for towels and swim attire. Great place, and probably one of the best gyms in Southern California.

This is an awesome gym. The AC is always running and they give you towels for sweat or for shower, whatever you need it for. It’s a nice gym and it’s included in the tuition, so take advantage of it. I love the indoor running track on the second floor. It has nice padding on the track, so that your knees and joints are protected [= it’s so awesome to be able to run on a padded track field while having a/​c !

Pretty awesome. Gets incredibly crowded when class is in session. Other than that it has great equipment and it’s very clean.

This gym is really top notch in my opinion. I really love how dead it is right now because it’s summer. I also love that the cost for the summer months was pro-​rated and I didn’t have to pay the full ninety something price. This gym has so many features and even during the fall/​spring semester, I never had issues getting to equipment or waiting to long. The staff I’ve interacted with are pretty cool too.

Good thing there’s a rec center on campus so i don’t have to get a membership with 24 hour fitness, or any other gyms. The CSULB rec center is state of the art, with hand print identification doors, indoor tracks, beach volleyball courts, and rock climbing wall. i like how there are towels provided at the rec center and the lockers have electronic locks so i don’t have to buy one. the free fitness classes are really helpful and i work my butt off.
i have two problems with this place:
1) it’s always crowded, especially in the weights area on the first floor by the stairs, and on the second floor. there is never a good time to go to the gym to avoid crowds
2) it’s always hot, like a sauna.

+wide open two story floor layout
+three basketball courts
+free electronic lockers (only some of them work though)
+ rock climbing
+ towel service
+very clean
— small weights area
–not open ²⁴⁄₇
— no guest passes

An awesome addition to CSULB! As a student you should take full advantage of this facility because its already part of your tuition and why not stay active? Equipment is clean and fairly new as compared to other gym options plus you get an indoor track on the 2^nd floor with music always bumping! Don’t get me started on the basketball courts either, they’re well cared for and I personally enjoy how there’s three courts ready to go which at my local 24, has 1 court so wait for next game can be awhile. The rec center also has its own rock climbing area, beach volleyball court, 2 swimming pools, private rooms for yoga and such, spin bikes, racket ball courts, and Robek’s. The reason why I’m not giving this place a 5 is because the membership for non students and faculty is pretty steep even if you’re using the alumni discount even if the pricing are prorated.

For a CSU, this place is quite awesome. The electronic lockers, multiple workout accessories, towel service, and seating areas. The music changes from Top 40 to electronic which keeps me motivated. What’s also pretty cool was the wall of CSULB National Champions and Olympians, a definite inspiration to keep you going. My only knock are the rooms. I wish there were more rooms for people to do their individual things: choreograph, workout, & etc.
Advice:
* Beware of traffic hours (evenings). It gets super busy such as weight rooms or multi-​purpose rooms.
* There is a lounge next to Robeks where you can study before you workout.
* If you’re one of those meal preppers, there’s a microwave to warm your food, but do it before Robeks closes
* Check the electronic lockers are working before you use store your stuff inside, it gets pretty irritating to store your stuff, set the lock only to realize it’s deadbolted or broken. ._.

Even though I have a gym membership to 24 Hour Fitness and I can walk to the gym faster than I could get to CSULB, I enjoy my workouts here. Maybe it’s cause the downtown LB 24 Hour Fitness is nasty, but the CSULB Rec Center always makes me want to get really sweaty and stuff.
It’s a good thing I don’t really know anyone on campus because I like to get to this point of ugliness before I think it’s time to go home.
Complimentary towels are a plus, I hate having to worry about whether my towel is clean or stained or a dish towel (whatever).
It’s good if you like people watching. Please don’t watch me… I gauge my workouts on how sweaty I can get. Me don’t know exercise.

Probably the nicest gym I have ever been too. All cardio machines have a TV on them. It is kept very clean. None of the machines are worn down.
There is also a nice view on the second floor.
Free towel service, too!

After all my time at CSULB it took me until this Fall to actually try out the Rec Center. One of my friends comes here everyday and encouraged me to join her.
Signing up was easy, just walk up to the front counter and tell them this is your first time and they will get your started, just give em your student ID number and you are set. They take your finger/​handprint (that is how you get in), just put you hand on the handy dandy scanner and voilà you are in.
The gym is absolutely amazing, better than the LA Fitness near my house. I like to come in after class and get my workout on. They have a massive amount of machines including cardio and strength training both upstairs and downstairs. They have free weights as well. Make sure that you wipe your equipment down when you are finished, there is spray stations with paper towels available.
They have a couple basketball courts and swimming pools if you like those types of things. They have classes like spin, butts and guts, and yoga (just to name a few). The schedule is listed here
Students are free as it is included in their student fees, guests of students can get day passes are $ 10 but must be accompanied with the student member. They do have personal trainers for a nominal fee as well.
Being a student has its perks and this is definitely one of them.

I started at CSULB when this gym was only a year or two old, and I feel so lucky to have had access to it during my time there! The rec center is a giant building right off of Palo Verde — you can’t miss it. It’s a beautiful two story building with a lot of windows.
To get into the gym, you scan your hand and a gate opens. It’s so cool and high-​tech! I registered my hand during Freshman orientation, and it worked during all my years there. Like I said, the gym is two stories, and has everything you can think of — so many machines spread throughout the building. I like how there are a lot of treadmills and ellipticals on the 2^nd floors looking out the windows because you can people watch while you work out. Also, there is a track on the 2^nd floor, which has three lanes (walking, passing, and running). My favorite part of the gym was the free group classes they offered! I have taken yoga, Pilates, butts & guts, and a few others. Being in those classes are more fun and helps you to not slack off.
The locker rooms are great and have so many lockers that are available for use, and you don’t even need to bring a lock! You just type in a code to lock it. The locker rooms also have showers available for use, which is very helpful to a lot of students. There are a lot of things this pool has to offer that I’m sad I never tried out, like raquetball, basketball, rock climbing, and swimming. I just graduated and I already miss this gym!

Um. Free rock wall climbing?! Yesss! On weekdays from 5−8PM, the workers will belay you for free.
Also, you can rent a whole bunch of climbing, camping, water, bike, and even outdoor picnic equipment for super cheap.