Awful experience, the staff lack basic communication skills and customer service. My friend and I have been over-policed twice with ridiculous rules (which we then apologized for and complied), and one of the staff (pictured here) accused my friend of flipping him off, she never did that, and we were leaving. I was trying to be logical and communicate with him, and he got in my face saying it's on the cameras? Yet when I ask to see the footage he stood silent. I believe my friend was racially profiled. We are just graduate students trying to get a workout together. It was a ridiculous and asinine experience. I don't feel safe going to the gym here at UH Manoa which I pay with my tuition. read more

Warrior Recreation Center - Recreation Centers Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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It took forever for the state/UH to build this facility, but it's now open and it's a HUGE improvement to what was available to students and staff previously. The check-in desk can get a little crazy during peak times, since it's run by students and everything is new, but I'm sure with time it'll run a lot smoother. This rec center has it all - indoor track (walk/run counter clockwise or get scolding like how I did), cardio machines, free weights, weight machines, group exercise rooms, and an open basketball/volleyball court. Group fitness classes are available for free for students and faculty/staff with memberships: spin, powerplates, boxmaster, TRX, circuit training, and more. There are day use lockers both outside of the locker rooms (you do not need a lock to use these) and a few inside the locker room (you need to bring a lock to use these). You can also rent a locker for $75 per year. I'm surprised at how small the locker rooms are, and how few lockers there are. UH is hovering at 55,000 student enrollment plus over 14,000 employees. That's a lot of potential users of this facility, and while not everyone will use the facility or its showers/lockers, I think based on those numbers alone, they should have put in more lockers. The fact that they have already sold out of lockers on the Mens' side proves my point. Towel and laundry service are available for an additional fee. The price you pay depends on your classification. For UH Manoa students, it's free. Faculty/staff, UH Foundation employees and RCUH employees pay $240 per year. There are also daily, weekly, monthly, and 6 month rates. I believe UH alumni who graduated 2008 or later are also eligible to purchase memberships at $300 per year, since they had to pay the Campus Center Operations and Rec fee. But I guess if you attended UH during those years and paid the fee, but didn't graduate, you don't qualify. Although I now have to pay to use the gym (before we got to use the old fitness center on lower campus for free), it's ok, because I'm sure this gym needs the revenue for upkeep and maintenance costs. Generally speaking, government always builds new buildings, but they always have a hard time maintaining them. Now if only their fitness center for their D1 Collegiate athletes could be this good. read more

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I was threatened by the manager of this gym (she wears a blue shirt and has blonde hair). When we were confronted about the Covid policy violation when we had our mask down to drinking water, the manager entered the situation without understanding what happened. When I was trying to explain myself, she said "if you want to fight" and continued to say "I am calling DPS". It is incredible how rude she is and how she did the opposite of deescalating and situation and explaining the rules and policies. She had a very short angry temper with a problem that was so small, and could have been handled with care and understanding. Makes you wonder how she treats her friends and loved ones if she can't treat customers with compassion. I think the rec center needs to re-think there manager to someone who isn't to quick to threaten for a fight. My friends have said that she is always giving bad looks and is very rude. It's goes to show that there is no disciplinary actions in her behalf. They require you to wipe everything down with bleach water which leaves your hands stinging. They require Covid masks, when the classrooms stop requiring it months ago. They tell you that you need to buy one from the book store. It is most likely a rule in place to sell the rest of the masks that nobody needs anymore. I will not think twice when declining donations to this university I attended for my masters after this extremely threatening and unprofessional situation. read more

All I can say is if you know what your goals are, and know what workouts you need to do, then Warrior Rec Center is just enough for you to accomplish them. Most people think that not having this not having that at a certain gym will equal to not being able to perform or reach your goals. The main thing is you go to workout and feel better about yourself about making progress isn't that the goal of going to the gym? I've had memberships at 24-hour fitness, UFC, and Powerhouse Gym in Aiea, and I decided completely to just stay with WRC because first of all its affordable, everything is there for me to reach any goals I may have, and most importantly its CLEAN!! -The biggest thing about this place is that the equipment is clean and the whole environment is clean and well taken care of, something you have to see to believe. -There is no particular gym smell that you often smell at other places, that I can attest to from the various gyms that I have been too -Equipment is wash down from staff throughout the whole time the WRC is in operation -There are always staff that are present everywhere if you need anything All in all I recommend this place for everyone, no matter what others say about this place not having this not having that, you come here to do you, and if you don't need the fluff of other gyms out there and wanting to get the best bang for your buck, the WRC is the place to be. Just come in and see for yourself! Trust me :) "I'll make a believer out you" lol The details about the recreation center: Hours: (Not 24 hours) Monday - Friday 5:30 am - 10:30 pm Weekends and Holidays 9:00 am - 5:30 pm (Subject to change, follow their Instagram to keep up to date with cancellations or special hours) or https://manoa.hawaii.edu/studentrec/fitnesscenter/hours.html Parking: -Metered parking on the streets -Sreet residential parking (may the odds be every in your favor) -Green parking stalls on campus @ $2/30min -Free street parking after 5:30PM -If student who has parking pass yay for you Membership: -You need a UHM ID (if current student at UHM) -If a UH Undergraduate student membership is included in tuition -If an Outreach Graduate student you pay a fee of $20/month -If not a UHM student, but a UH community college student of UH alumni you have to purchase a WRC Membership Card which is $10 and can only be purchased at the ticketing and card services in campus center -If you are a UH student (Both UHM/CC) you can bring guests (non-UH people) at a cost of $10/day or $20/week What you need to get in: (cant go in without it, strictly enforced!~ sometimes) -UHM/WRC ID that has an active paid membership (refer to membership) this you must have! -Towel/something to wash your sweat on (you can buy if you don't have $2) -Covered shoes (safety reason) -Workout clothes (common sense?) Lockers? -They have small lockers for you to use, they are located in the bathrooms, the halls of the rec center both upstairs and downstairs -Some of them have electronic locks where you input a four digit code -Some have a bring your own lock type locker -The lockers in the bathrooms can be rented for long "term" Terms are 6-month/$45 or 1-year/$75 Equipment: -Over 120 pieces of cardio machines including treadmills, tread climbers, stair masters, spin bikes, rowers, and total body trainers -A three-lane upstairs indoor running track. 1/13 of a mile Two full basketball courts that can also be converted into three volleyball courts or a combination of the two sports -1st-floor fitness inclusive of Star Trac and Hoist selectorized machines and two state-of-the-art Skywalls that simulate rock climbing -2nd-floor fitness inclusive of various plate loaded equipment, custom WRC UMAX dumbbells, Power Blocks, Kettle Blocks, 4 half racks with Olympic platforms and a 9 station pulley system -Dumbbells range from 5lbs to 125 lbs Rentable equipment (free with ID) -Resistance band with/without handles | Weight belts | Dip belts | Abdominal rollers | Fat Gripz | Lifting straps | Exercise Mats | Foam Rollers | Basketballs | Volleyballs | Bench blocks | Jump ropes | Sliders | Boxing Gloves Classes: A rec center is not complete without fitness classes, they have a calendar near the entrance inside of the gym where you can see what classes are available throughout the month. -More information about classes being offered you can go to this link: https://manoa.hawaii.edu/studentrec/fitnesscenter/class.html More general information check out the original site: https://manoa.hawaii.edu/studentrec/fitnesscenter/about.html SYOY!! read more

Best gym on the island! Great view of the campus while working. Sits at the heart of campus so I'm able to get to class, grab a bite to eat, and workout without leaving campus. read more

Warrior Recreation Center - Warrior Rec Center - Recreation Centers Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Equipment at the gym is great. They are missing a few machines here and there but over all great variety and good condition. Updating my review because some of the rules enforced at this gym are in my opinion unnecessary. I understand rules are there for safety and to preserve the condition of equipment but some of the rules are unjustified. One of the rules is that you can't perform lounges on the track. There are three lanes around the track one for walking, one for jogging, and one for running. There is a sign posted to direct the flow of movement depending on which day of the week It is. I was told that lounges were not allowed on the track anywhere even in the walking lane. When I was approached about doing lounges there was probably only one other person on the track. I honestly don't see how doing lounges damages the track any more than sprinting or jogging would or is really a safety hazard unless there is a high volume of runners using the track. In that case there should be rules specifically stating no lounges during high volume usage. Another rules is that in order to use the platform lever attached to the rack you have to actually be positioned on the rack. For one, the level is bolted onto the side of the rack making it awkward to have to rotate it. Secondly it prevents others from using the rack platform to its full capacity since most people use the entire platform for deadlifts or squats. I wasn't dropping the bar with weights on the ground, or blocking anyone from using any other equipment off to the side. There are even rules stating to not drop the weights which is why I was being extra careful in setting it down. Once again I understand rules are there for safety purposes and to keep the equipment in quality condition but i don't think some of the rules are necessary. I have never been to a gym where exercises and use of equipment was under such strict regulation. Lastly, if the staff is there to regulate and enforce the rules then they should at least be able to justify why the rule is being enforced. Every time a staff member has come up to me they don't introduce themselves or tell me who they are. Why should I trust a random person who doesn't state their name or position of authority? I have often asked some staff members why a rule is enforced and they usually say " I don't know, I just know this is the rule." It's difficult for anyone to have respect for an individual that provides this type of response. read more

Warrior Recreation Center - Entrance - Recreation Centers Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Love this gym, the only thing I wish they had longer hours on the weekends. It's new, spacious, has permanent lockers to rent for a small fee throughout the semester (if you can get off the waiting list), lockers for free that just need a code, workout classes, cycling classes, surfing classes off campus, etc. I recently got off of the wait list for a locker and I'm ecstatic. It's cheap about $40 a semester and I think I paid $100 for the whole year. You can get the laundry service added for like $35 for a year. That's what I did they give you small bag that you put your clothes in when you're finished and they wash everything for you, your laundry is done the next day. They also let you chose your locker. It's a two story gym facility, on both floors there's bathrooms, various gym equipment/machines, water fountains, and lockers. The bottom floor has the showers. The whole vicinity has air conditioning and staff that are eager to help you. You can rent out a lot of stuff if you don't have certain things for a small fee that you pay up front. read more

It without a doubt the best gym at which I have ever exercised. I am faculty at UHM, and I totally love the WRC. Why: 1. Sparkling clean 2. Weights are kept in immaculate order and machines are quickly fixed if they have some issue. 3. Student staff are active and ensure everything is going smoothly. Examples: Each free-weight bench has exactly the same full set of weights--go to 24 hour fitness, and you will walk around for 10 minutes trying to find a set of 5lb weights for example. Cleaning towels and sprays are always, always, available--go to 24hour fitness, and you are confronted by an overflowing mountain of dirty towels. Need a lock? They provide them free. Need a stetching mat? They clean them after every use--every single time. Modern: they are always performing maintenance to include replacing baskeball court floor and other things. It still looks brand new after 4 years. It's a fun place too: as you stretch, you can see the students having a blast playing volleyball. Raining? They have an indoor track. They are awesome--and I got no problem with their rules as I have seen the other side of it at some gyms. read more

Without a doubt, it is a gymnasium. The sole positive aspect is that it is situated on campus, making it accessible to students. It's possible that it was in a better state before the introduction of Covid, but the regulations and the manner they're implemented are quite unsatisfactory. People go there with their heads down and their business on the brain, only to have their names written down and be cautioned again when they take their mask down to sip water. Because they are also wearing masks, the individuals who are standing next to us won't be bothered if we take off ours for a little while at any point throughout the conversation. Even with these unfriendly management and odd rules (when most places have already returned to normal), you will be fortunate to even locate a machine that is free to use. You are required to wait for one additional minute after the previous individual has finished wiping off their station. BUT WAIT, you can't just stand around and wait for them to even do that. You can't just hang about. read more

It's a beautiful facility and I like that it's in campus center. I use it almost daily, and the staff and equipment are generally great. It's a nice environment to workout in. I enjoy it a lot more than my old gym -- 24 Hr Fitness. Hours: On weekends, and holidays, it's typically 9AM - 5:30PM On weekdays, it's 5:30 AM - 10:30 PM Cardio: The upstairs has an indoor track, but it's only 1/13 of a mile each lap, so I haven't tried it yet. There are a bunch of cardio machines: ellipticals, treadmills, treadclimbers, hand bike, rope-pulling, recumbent bikes, rowing machine, wattbikes, stationary bikes, stairmasters... I like that many of the machines face the large glass walls, so you have a view of the campus outside. Very nice. Weights: There are a lot of different machines and weight setups. I am not a hardcore lifter, but do like some of the machines, the dumbbells, and the barbells. Other: There are stretching cages, a climbing wall which I've never seen in working condition since February (when I joined). There's a basketball / volleyball court area where intramural sports seems to happen quite a bit. There's a room on the ground floor across the basketball court with all kinds of equipment such as TRX straps, and some other machines I'm not familiar with. Amenities: There are lockers with digital combination locks for general users of the gym. The locker room has lockers, but I am pretty sure I will never get one since I was #121 when I put my name on the wait-list. The people who rent lockers can also get laundry and towel service. Lucky ducks! You can "rent" some equipment as well. I say "rent" but it's actually free with membership to take out jump ropes, cables, foam rollers, mats, etc. I forgot my towel once, and they let me borrow one free, saying you have three times you can borrow one at no charge. Classes: There are classes throughout the week such as pilates, spin classes, body bootcamp, boxing, etc. There are also outdoor activity classes but I haven't tried any of those yet. They had surfing on there, and hiking... they are off-campus events. read more

Warrior Recreation Center - Not a bad view - Recreation Centers Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The equipment is nice, and a decent variety. I really like the benches and shoulder presses with swing arms. Feels a lot safer using these when you don't have a spotter. The hours here are a bit frustrating. I do understand it being attached to the university, so the hours will correspond with that. But they close rather early during the summer and on weekends. State holidays as well. The most annoying part about this gym is how much some of the staff members interrupt your workout. Some are chill and will only approach people who are breaking rules that are certainly unsafe and should be addressed. I get that. They have waivers you have to sign when you use the platforms, and this is when it's pretty obnoxious. I sign the waiver every time I use the platforms, yet I get talked to by staff about whether I signed it or not. They have no reason to interrupt me and my workout to check if I signed something. They should be more aware if people have done so in the first place. read more

In all seriousness, the rec center at the University of Hawaii at Manoa isn't so bad after all. The facility is equipped with a handful a treadmills, weighted machines and other goods such as power plates (these machines work wonders.) Likewise, with a large facility, accommodations are available such as workout mats, foam rollers and gadgets you'll typically find at your physical therapist office. They have a handful of workers in bright highlighter shirts who are really friendly and helpful, so go ask them all the questions your heart desire. New to be gym? They'll gladly take you around for a tour. Another highlight about the rec center are the weekly classes that they hold for both Manoa students and members! From Zumba to boxing and freestyle exercising, there are a ton of classes suited to favor. Nevertheless, It does get busy but you'll get a rhythm as to when and what time you would like to work out. read more

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I'm a nerd in engineering, I don't even lift bro. I am however one of those guys who craze over the runner's high. This review is privy to a runner's perspective of how great this gym is. For the runners of UH, there has been a huge exigency for this new rec center. Since these runners all contended for the mere THREE treadmills in the lower campus fitness center (and I believe five ellipticals?), this rec center is definitely an amazing addition. I would want to say there's an average of 8 or so treadmills, in each area! If you divide the rec center into four - the first floor entrance / weights, the volleyball / basketball court, the second floor weights, and the track, that's about a good 30+ treadmills. And that's merely treadmills alone; there is probably an equal if not greater amount of ellipticals for those who just want to get the blood flowing, or if they need a rest day (or if they just prefer it!). Want more cardio equipment? You got it! More than enough cycling machines (a fantastic necessity for runners' cross training days), several steppers, and a few rowers to mix things up. I personally have never seen any one equipment completely occupied, so that is definitely something you don't need to worry about. BUT if for any reason the equipment you were aiming for does happen to run out! There's the convenient aforementioned track just for you! This way no matter how busy the gym gets, there's really no excuse for you to not get your workout in. It's a great social option as well. And of course a track is always nice to get the real running experience a treadmill could never provide. Oh, and the greatest thing? Treadmills can become boring, but not with these that provide full on cable TV service! Several times that has gotten me to run longer than I planned, sometimes even an hour instead of half an hour. Again as a nerdy engineer, I can't resist turning on the TV while running and watching fellow nerds on Big Bang Theory, haha. If you're not into watching television, attaching your iPod while appreciating the view from the second floor is pretty fantastic in itself. As for non-cardio related perquisites, don't forget the free lockers and showers. As runners, we've been in desperate need of shower rooms (arguably more so than for weights), which lower campus never did provide. There's a good amount of lockers as well - it's all electronic so you don't need your own lock - but at peak times they do tend to run out. If you wait a few minutes though, someone will eventually leave and empty out their locker for you to use. And I believe you can sign up for a locker in the locker room (which you do need your own lock for) for a price, but I've been hearing that they've already run out, I'm not entirely sure. A few more lockers would probably be my only complaint about here. Enough reading. Grab a towel (required, so don't forget!) and start running! --- PS: If you're not a runner, let me just say this. Girls tend to do more cardio than weights. And as an engineer, I can completely appreciate that bahaha. Have fun! read more

Love, love, love this gym and I wish I could keep going even after I graduate. First things first: the size and facilities of the gym. Now, I've seen someone rate the gym low because it "sucks" and is "small" and doesn't have everything that a rec center "should have." First of all, there is no standard for what a rec center "should have." There are YMCA's and gyms all over the country and each are a different size and has a different availability of machines. The YMCA in Mililani is pretty darn small and though it does have a pool, the facilities dull in comparison to the WRC. Yes the WRC doesn't have a pool, but so what? Some restaurants are at least five times smaller than others... does that automatically means the restaurant sucks because it doesn't have the size a restaurant is "supposed" to have? No. So stop being silly. Rec centers and gyms come in all sizes. For what it is, this center is great. The equipment is new and when it's out of order it's repaired fairly quickly. I've been here almost every different day of the week including weekends and it's never been so busy that I wasn't eventually able to get on the machines I wanted to. Overall, the facility is clean, the interior is organized and designed very well. It's modern and to be completely honest, doesn't have that "school gym" feel at all. This place beats the facilities we had at Kamehameha when I was in high school and back then, I seriously thought what we had was the bomb. I'm not sure if other high schools had a fitness center you could just go to and workout and take classes at but ours was pretty nice. Compared to that though, the UH WRC is WAAYY better and just... gorgeous! I do agree with someone else that the staff is a bit uptight, but you have to realize that these are mainly young college kids. Most anything staffed by young college kids or people out of high school is going to be like that. It's okay. My first job, I was probably like that too until I got cultured to people and realized what customer service is really supposed to be like. Despite being at least a decade older than most college kids, I still feel pretty comfortable working out here. The atmosphere is one of the major reasons I love this gym. It's not full of a bunch of super-buff athletes (I believe they have their own fitness center on lower-campus). It's just got a bunch of people and students like you and me. Lastly, as for classes, I can't comment on any of the others except for the boxing class. I've been learning boxing for about two months now with my own personal trainer, but the class at the WRC blew me out of the water. This guy is super experienced, he fixed my straight and really worked on my cardio. I wish I could go more often. Oh and a plus for me, as a recreational boxer, they have a set of box-masters. I wish they had heavy bags but the box-masters are pretty great to work with. All-in-all I love this gym. I'm going to be really sad when I can't go anymore because I'm no longer a student but for as long as I'm here, I intend to make good use of it! read more

One of the head managers (blonde hair, female, always wears a messy bun) is literally one of the rudest people I've ever met. Every single one of my friends she's gone up to, including me, she has given horrible attitude to, and does nothing but make everyone anxious with her presence. The COVID policy is absolutely ridiculous, especially given the fact that to even be allowed in the gym we were required to get the vaccine, and do a lumi sight check. I can't even talk to my friends for 2 min without someone coming up to us saying 6 feet apart, even though the workers themselves are rarely six feet apart. Also, the way the workers are forced to do multiple rounds around the gym and kinda just stand there and stare at everyone sometimes doesn't even make working out enjoyable because you just feel watched and claustrophobic. The workers themselves are nice, and I think they are just trying to comply with their bosses orders. But the head manager herself is so incredibly rude. Also sometimes some of the male workers stare at the girls for too long and it just makes us uncomfortable. read more

Everything is extremely convenient and helpful for me. They have a lot of equipment here along with a state of the art facilities and equipment. It's air conditioned to keep everyone cool. They provide towels for you to wipe down the equipment if it feels oily (all you need to do is look for those green towels in the cart). Near the water fountains, there are scales to weigh yourself. There are showers I think too. If you bring a bag or backpack, you have to put it in a free locker but be sure to remember the locker number and combination! I tend to work out my legs because I need to build up my leg muscles and deeply enjoy the track system, walk/jog machine, the different cycles, and the steps machine. Most of the machines monitor your heart rate, the time, amount of miles run, and calories burned. One of the biggest plus about these machines is that I can watch Food Network while I work out.lol. But be sure to bring head phones or bear with the inaudible sound as you listen or watch the tvs which are hooked on some of the machines. I couldn't do any of the heavy lifting equipment because it just hurt too much, but they have an array of equipment to target and build your muscles. They also offer an array of classes, but I never am able to come during that time to attend those classes. The gym is free to UH Manoa students that pay their tuition and the athletic fee. Community college students can use it, but need to pay an additional fee. I totally recommend it because it's a free and convenient way to work out. read more

Best gym on the island. Welcoming environment, surplus of equipment, and amazing atmosphere for working out. Also very well maintained by staff and theyre all so friendly. Plenty of rules and regulations but is to be expected for such a nice, clean and friendly gym. They allow alumni and community-college students to purchase memberships, as well as buddy passes (daily and weekly) for friends who are not affiliated with the University of Hawaii system. Highly recommended facility. read more

Very good workout location that was opened around 2014 for UH Manoa students, faculty and staff. Students already pay a fee per their semester dues. Faculty and staff and summer has their own rates (daily, weekly, monthly, or annual). They do allow other UH Community College students and alumni (I believe alumni from 2008 to now) for a charge (daily, weekly, monthly, or annual). Since this place is relatively new (over 2 years), the equipment is new and functionable and central AC. The locker rooms has some open lockers that are not reserved while some lockers on the floor of the first floor outside the locker room have special codes you have to set to leave your belongings in. The locker room has stalls to take a shower with curtains and I believe I saw 3-4 showers with two toilets and two urinals so ample room in the first floor bathroom/locker room. Sorry ladies I do not know what your amenities are in your locker room/bathroom. The first floor has machines, TRX room (also used for classes - look for the schedule located before the scanner of going in to your right), as well as basketball courts (volleyball net comes from the ceiling on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons as well as Sunday afternoons). The gym hours are dependant on holidays, weekend, and weekday and summer schedule. Typically it is open around 5 a.m. and closes around 10:30 p.m. on weekdays during fall and spring semester. The weekend I believe is around 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. which is the same hours of holidays as well as summer schedule. There is an indoor small track (I believe 1/13 of a mile for the lap) and you can watch the monitor of TV or YouTube while running/walking on specific treadmills. The place does get a bit busy around 4-7 p.m. since some of the students are going before dinner, after there last class (typically around 3:30 p.m.), but wait time is not much for platform, weights, machines, and open gym basketball/volleyball. Highly recommend and I go as an alumni and pay $5 daily since I may only go once a week or every other week. The $30 monthly for alumni is a good deal, but if I only go 4 times in a month, then the $5 daily is a great deal. read more

I'm quite pleased to learn that there is a recreation center in Hawaii that can almost compare to the ones I've been in on the Mainland! Meaning an indoor track, individual TV and cable on each cardio machine and lots of machines in a brightly lit area that doesn't have a pungent odor that a lot of gyms in Hawaii do. As an alumni of UH Manoa (Graduating after 2008) you are eligible to purchase a membership ($30 month) or they also have a 6 month and annual price as well. The only down side is you cannot part on-campus unless you pay $5 before 5PM and $6 afterward. The solution to that is to park on University Ave by "Banan" or the old yogurt land and walk on campus. The weights are all brand new, the pulley systems are good quality and lots of machines for bench presses, free-weights, upper, lower and standard level bar systems. There are also classes that you can partake in for an extra fee. The only downside though is the locker room, not as clean as I'd expect it to be being so new. You can tell that it's not well-taken care of and the custodians don't do a good job maintaining the locker room facility and it's already developing rust, mold and cracks. Sad to see this already. read more

It's so convenient to work out here. Everything is so new and clean and well kept. Great instructors for classes! Indoor track is cool but not actual track size. Views are nice and every equipment piece is state of the art. Always an open locker and if not, just wait a few minutes. Need shoes and towel to workout. Clean and safe showers and great hours! Good way to meet new people. Beats 24 and the price is to die for. read more

Warrior Recreation Center - Time for spin class - Recreation Centers Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

For a school rec center, it's pretty nice. They offer a lot of different activities you can do. There's weights, basketball, volleyball, cardio machines, and an indoor track. The staff are generally very friendly. They do rigorously enforce their many rules. So if you're thinking of breaking any, they'll catch you! I came from a powerlifting gym that didn't have many rules. When I started going to the wrc, I was approached by a staff member every time about something. I wasn't trying to break the rules. It just slipped my mind that they had those rules because I was so used to not having those rules at my gym back home. Anyway, the staff are friendly people. Equipment wise, it isn't bad. They have many different machines and free weights. It's nice they have platforms cuz at my undergrad, we didn't have platforms and we had hex plates ( = bad for deadlifting). Only complaint I have are the barbells. They are so smooth. There's no knurling on them. Makes it difficult to deadlift and is kinda dangerous when squatting or benching. There have been times I felt the bar slipping off my back on squats or my hands sliding along the bar as I bench. Once a semester, they have fitness challenges and people can compete and win gift cards for the student store so that's really neat. read more

Do you enjoy lifting, especially olympic lifting? Do you like working hamstrings? Do you prefer that the people around you have at least basic lifting knowledge? Do you like not having to see people do gimmicky crap that takes up tons of space? If you like any of those then you might as well go f*ck yourself because you wont get any of those. Hate this place so much. read more

If you graduated in December 2009 or later this is the gym for you. Great deal, nicest gym in hawaii!!

It's really small for a college recreation center, but it has a lot of equipment and there's some variety. No matter which section you exercise at, there is always a staff member or two overseeing the area, refilling the towel baskets (for wiping machines only and not personal use), and willing to assist. The women's locker room is spacious, has many available lockers (but you need to have your own lock), has about five shower and bathroom stalls. If you forget to bring a lock, you can use the lockers that are right outside the women's and men's locker rooms on all floors. It requires for you to create a four digit code each time you decide to use it. It's a great location right next to the campus center. I'm grateful that I am using it only for the summer because I don't want to imagine going there during the regular academic school year. It's too small for a university with so many students, faculty and staff. Other than that, it's an okay recreation center. But, it's so hot inside once you start working out. The fans don't help especially since there isn't much of them. read more