Weight/Cardio Room General Rules


  • All patrons must sign in and out.
  • All patrons must present an A-B Tech ID to participate.
  • Appropriate athletic apparel must be worn. A shirt and closed-toe athletic shoes are required.
    No Street Clothes (i.e. sandals, open-toe shoes, hard-soled shoes, cargo pants/shorts, dress slacks, khaki pants/shorts or jeans). Anything that compromises the safety and professionalism of the weight and fitness rooms is prohibited.
  • The College is not responsible for any personal belongings. Day lockers are available for use (individuals must provide their own lock and notify staff of locker number) or you may place items on the bleachers.
  • No visitors are allowed in the fitness areas.
  • No food, or drink other than plain water is allowed. If you wish to carry water with you, it must be in a plastic container with a lid/cap.
  • Observe proper personal hygiene by showering regularly, wearing clean clothing, and using deodorant. Showers are available in the locker rooms (individuals must provide their own towels and toiletries)
  • Return all equipment to its original location when you are finished. This includes body bars, weights, dumbbells, stability balls, jump ropes, bands/chords, steps/risers, and medicine balls.
  • Do not drop weights on the floor or allow weights to slam against the machine.
  • Wipe equipment down with a cleaning solution when you are finished.
  • Patrons should use extreme caution in lifting weights to avoid potential injuries to themselves or others. Do not attempt to use equipment if unfamiliar with the proper use. Please ask the Gym Assistant for assistance.
  • In the event of an injury or accident, please notify the Gym Assistant or HPE faculty immediately.
  • All equipment must be used in the manner for which it was designed. Do not attempt to modify the equipment.
  • No outside personal training is permitted in the facility.
  • Please direct all questions, concerns, and maintenance needs to the HPE Faculty and/or Gym Assistant on duty.
  • Profanity, being excessively loud, and suggestive or derogatory language will not be tolerated. This includes music selection.
  • Please allow other patrons to “work in” during rest periods on weight machines. Limit time to 40 minutes if there is a line for cardio machines.

The policies of the A-B Tech weight and cardio rooms have been developed to keep the facility and equipment in good condition and to assure your safety while using the facilities. If you have any questions or need assistance, please go to the A-B Tech Gym Assistant or the HPE Faculty (Coman 105 and 106).

Use of the A-B Tech fitness facilities is a privilege. Failure to comply with policies and directions of the staff governing participation, equipment, and/or conduct may result in suspension from the A-B Tech fitness facilities and/or its programs.