Student Recreation Center

This is a really beautiful facility at Mines, providing ample opportunity for students/​staff and other Mines affiliates to engage in all types of activities, from swimming to rock climbing.
Eligibility to work out here requires some association with Mines (alumni, faculty, staff, students, etc.). However, every member is given 2 day guest passes for $ 5. So if you are visiting a Mines friend, you can access the gym for pretty cheap.
The Student Rec Center is also home to the Mines Outdoor Recreation Center (ORC) where you can rent all types of equipment, from kayaks to snowboards.
While I haven’t used the general gym equipment (treadmills, ellipticals, etc.), I very much enjoy going to yoga on T/​Th mornings with Chelsea. Personally, I find the «Fitness Lab» to be very male dominated and the cardio equipment is awkwardly placed in front of the heavy weight lifting area. It makes for a very uncomfortable workout environment for a female, in my personal opinion.
Additionally, there is a Subway and a shake vendor on the second floor to satiate yourself after your workout.

This is my first gym experience. The staff and friendly student environment has provided a great learning environment for me. This Rec Center has a full spectrum of gym equipment and exercise classes. I’ve personally been to yoga and zumba here. There is a great range of activities for the beginner all the way to the advanced!