Mission Fitness Center

I refuse to change by review until they stop playing that horrible country station. There’s no room for that in a gym. I mean, maybe some people get super pumped up listening to songs about lakes, God, drinking beer out of a shoe, wagon wheels, etc. But the other 99.9% of people would much rather listen to ANYTHING else. so, this one star review will stand until the country music Nazi cuts the act.

Came here on a Saturday to take advantage of the facility since it’s free to use for students and employees. This gym is about 3-​levels where you have the Mission Café, restrooms and a room for physical training/​aerobic classes on the 1^st floor. On the 2^nd level is where you check in. You have the choice to enter using the stairs outside or by using the elevator inside to get here. All the cardio equipment and a small area for stretching is located on this floor.
In regards to the cardio equipment at this facility, there is only 1 stepmill and it is very old. There are probably about 7 – 8 treadmills along with 3 – 4 elliptical machines on the 2^nd floor and 2 recumbent stationary bikes and 1 upright stationary bike on the 3^rd floor. Please keep in mind that many of their cardio equipment here has yet to be updated. I personally feel that there are not enough cardio equipment let alone enough space to really house what this gym lacks.
Now to my favorite part — Free weights and machines. One of my biggest disappointments here is the fact that this gym does not have a Squat Rack or a Smith Machine! The only thing they have here for lower body is 1 Leg Press machine and 2 Leg Extension machines! I’m not sure why that’s the case? Then again, there really isn’t an equal amount of equipment to go around here. There are about 3 – 4 benches and what «seems like» enough free weights for the 4 «benchers» to share till you realize your missing a weight or two because someone else who isn’t occupying a bench is using it. Other than that, if you are one serious athlete looking to get a good hard workout in, this gym might not be for you. It’s free so no complaints there for university students and employees. However, there is just not enough space to share and get a good workout in.
On the day that I was here, the crowd did not pick up until 1PM. There was an event that same day, therefore parking was starting to get busy. For personal belongings, there are cubby holes rather than lockers to house all that. If there are no cubby holes left, you’re advised to leave your personal belongings with the folks up front behind the check-​in desk. Just like at any other gym, out of respect you’re asked to wipe down all equipment after each use as they provide sanitizing sprays and towels for all cleaning purposes. I have not been here on a weekday after work hours, however I do hear that it can get busy. The hours can change based on the academic calendar for instance if there is an event going on or if it is a holiday, therefore it’s best to always check the website or call for any updates.
Although I had high expectations of this gym, this facility has the basic necessities to help you achieve losing weight and staying fit. In other words, a gym that will help you «get by» is what Mission Fitness Center can do for you. Now if you’re looking to go beast mode like me, I think an all around sport gym facility would be best. As far as cleanliness goes, it is for the most part well kept as you’ll see student workers and staff making rounds and wiping down equipment. Not bad for a University housing gym.