Manulife Wellness Centre Open Gym is only available to faculty members and staff in the Faculty of Health.
As one of the Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences’ initiatives is to promote a healthy lifestyle and wellness at work, CCCARE is providing "open gym times" within the Manulife Wellness Centre. Participants participating during the specified times will exercise independently, without any supervision or guidance from UW Fitness staff.
A consent form must be signed before participating. Please contact fitness staff to find out how to register and complete the consent.
Open Gym weekly schedule
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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1:00pm-2:00pm |
1:00pm-2:00pm |
1:00pm-2:00pm |
1:00pm-2:00pm | 1:00pm-2:00pm |
* Note: There will be times sporadically throughout the year when the gym will not be available due to testing or events in our facility. When this occurs, we will do our best to post notices or email in advance.
Manulife Wellness Centre Open Gym guidelines for use
- Enter the Manulife Wellness Centre (MWC) through the doors in the foyer of the Lyle Hallman Institute.
- Please sign in each time you use the facility using the QR code.
- Limited locker space is available (3–6 lockers in each change room, 6–10 lockers in the hallway). There are 3 showers in the women’s changing room, 1 in the men’s changing room, and 1 in the single bathroom.
- We are not responsible for items left in lockers.
- We recommend bringing a lock if you plan to store belongings.
- The water cooler is available for bottle refills. Please bring your own bottle.
- If you are sick or experiencing any infectious symptoms, please do not use the facility. Hand sanitizer is available and should be used after coughing or sneezing.
- In case of emergency, please call Special Constable at ext 22222 in addition to emergency services if you use your cell phone. A landline phone is located in the LHI hallway. The gym is equipped with an AED.
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CCCARE Open Gym Etiquette
- There are times when classes will be using the space at the same time as Open Gym. Please respect the class, give them priority over the space, and keep noise to a minimum.
- Limit cardio equipment use to 20 minutes when others are waiting.
- Allow others to work in between sets on weight machines.
- Return all equipment to its proper location after use.
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CCCARE Open Gym Cleaning Procedures
- Wipe down all cardio and weight equipment, mats, and balls with Certainty wipes after use.
- Certainty wipe dispensers are located throughout the gym. Take only one wipe at a time. Notify CCCARE staff at fitness@uwaterloo.ca if the dispenser is empty.
- Consider bringing a personal towel to absorb sweat and help keep equipment clean.