LSU University Recreation

LSU Urec used to be the best thing around… For a while. But now construction going on and a massive expansion project which ends August 2016 (may be extended).
When they were good, they were the very best. You could just stroll around the lake or get a lot of healthy workout done at LSU UREC… Indoor Rock Climbing, Lawn Tennis, Swimming, Sauna, Indoor Basketball, Racquetball, Cardio, Dance Classes, Kayak, Canoe, Race Tracks, Power Lifting etc etc…
They also have hiking and other outdoors! For more detailed information visit their website.(Also for update on expansion)…[
Now, its just too crowded… Fight for parking, and the equipments don’t work etc. etc.

I’m a pretty big fan of the UREC! I came here frequently as a student, and now that I am a staff member, I am very glad to have discounted access to it once again. I love that there are tons of cardio and weight machines that are, generally, in good repair. I go during my lunch break and never have to wait on a cardio machine to open up and only rarely have to wait for someone to finish using a weight machine.
I also enjoy the class options. I generally go to the free GroupX classes, especially yoga, but I have tried several of the dance classes too. The classes are enjoyable, and the instructors are all very good. It’s also pretty great that you can now sign up for classes online so you don’t have to get there super early to camp out in line for those really popular classes. There are additional classes that can be attended for a fee, but I have not yet tried any of those.
Other amenities include a heated indoor pool for lap swimming, an indoor track, squash and racquetball courts, basketball courts, tennis courts, a climbing gym, and more.
My only complaints are about cleanliness, which I suppose is pretty normal for a gym. I wish the UREC would dedicate more staff to wiping down machines at more regular intervals. Some people just aren’t great about wiping machines, especially the weight machines, after they use them, so they get gross pretty quickly. Also, I wish the shower floors were cleaned more regularly since there is often hair over the drains of the women’s showers.
Overall, I enjoy my UREC experience every time I go and will continue to work out at the UREC as long as I am affiliated with LSU!