Recreation Hall

If you’re looking for the newest gym at Penn State, then you’re probably going to end up at Rec Hall. On campus, there are numerous locations to workout, but none actually have windows that you can actually see outside. Here at Rec Hall, there are huge windows that let you see North Atherton, although there isn’t much to see, at least you can see sunlight. Now with all gyms at PSU, there is a ridiculous crowd. You’re most likely going to be waiting for machines, and squeezing by a bunch of people just to get from one spot to the next.
Sure, I’ve looked outside of campus to see if I should be joining somewhere else with less of a crowd. After checking out all the gyms in town, it’s still better to go with the gyms on campus. The equipment is newer, and is actually maintained. At places like North Club, sure there isn’t much of a crowd, but the equipment is pretty old too. Although the equipment is nicer, my gym experience isn’t any better. Because there are so many people here at most times, this places get so stuffy and smelly. At a normal gym, I can run a mile and maybe break a light sweat. Here, after a mile, I look like I’ve been running a 5k because I am drenched in sweat. More or less, I am working out in a sauna.
Rec Hall is the nicest gym on campus to get a workout. There are huge windows and new equipment. Sure, the other ones are larger, but they are also a little older. Plus, you’re basically working out in a basement. On the downside, the ventilation at Rec Hall is pretty bad, and the gym starts getting humid and sweaty. If only they could actually turn up the A/​C or at least open up a window or two. Want to avoid the crowds? Then don’t come here between 5pm-​10pm. Go when everyone else is in class so that you can actually get a peaceful workout in.