George S Eccles Student Life Center

The student life center presents you with a variety of sporting and relaxation sites for your many pleasures. As a gym enthusiast, I find the legacy gym very embracing with its inviting choice of colors. Not only is the gym spacious, it has almost all the necessary equipment for your preferred muscle groups, including studio rooms and aerobic equipment. I’m particularly impressed with the number of dumbbells there are - as well as other little things such as resistance bands, that add to the tiny pleasures! Two downsides to the gym though - the dumbbells do not go beyond 100lbs (I would love for more - 150lbs). Secondly, the gym doesn’t run 24/7 (understandably so, because it is mostly staffed by students - but still sad nonetheless). The jury is still out on their “no photography/videography” policy. I personally find it ludicrous because the gym is one place where people take loads of photos and videos - and not just for vain purposes, but to monitor progress. I think that policy can be adjusted a little bit! In all, no regrets signing up to the GSESLC. If I may suggest one machine for them to acquire, then it will be the pendulum machine - for deep squats and more workout mats please!!! A solid 7/10

Jan 23, 2024 · Chinedu Elvis

Good selection of machines and free weights. However there’s barely any parking most of the time nearby (very difficult for leg days), and it’s crowded most of the time. I ended up spending more time there than I would need normally.

Nov 03, 2024 · Soumil Datta

The student life center hosts a gym that includes free weights, squat racks, machines, and an indoor track. There are also several basketball courts and an indoor soccer arena, as well as both indoor and outdoor pools for lap swimming, recreation, and a hot tub. In the basement you can find a climbing gym with both bouldering and top roping, as well combat sports training room. Classes, personal trainers, and rental equipment are available for all of these activities, in addition to yoga and spin classes. Facilities are clean and the staff is very friendly and happy to help answer any questions you may have. To access the student life center you must be an active student, an alumni, or be visiting with an alumni or student who can sponsor you. Guests and alumni pay an $8 fee that grants them access to everything listed above. Additionally, alumni can purchase a monthly pass for around $24/month. Students and alumni also have access to Outdoor Adventures on the second floor where outdoor equipment, such as biking, Backcountry skiing, camping, and more of all can be rented for several days at a time for a modest fee. As both a previous employee of the Student Life Center, and a U of U alumni, I absolutely love this place and all the amazing things it offers. Definitely one of the best amenities offered by the University of Utah.

May 12, 2023 · Conrad Duerr

For a university the size of the u of u expected a much better facility. Utah techs gym is pretty on par with it and it’s a fraction of the size.

Nov 09, 2024 · Austin Corbett

Good facility. Close to no parking space as they reserve the tiny parking spot for University vehicles. Mix feeling about the staff here, some are nice and some are quite rude as if this is where they can flex their muscles and show their authority. If you are students, they sometimes will threaten you. If you are not a student, you have to pay for parking, pay for entrance fee and you will need a sponsor; yet they will not treat you like a customer but somewhat like they are generous to let you in. In summary, I love the facility here (minus parking space and a messed up traffic designed) and not pleased with some of the staff members (glad they are not my boss since they seem to enjoy using their power a lot but don’t really know how to manage the building or solve problems)

Mar 10, 2024 · Komson Chanprapan