Fitness Services

Current CNU students, faculty and staff are eligible for free memberships and access to the Freeman Center Trieshmann Health and Fitness Pavilion, Auxiliary Gym and Field House.

Spouses of students, faculty and staff, and CNU alumni may purchase a membership for $300/year.

Retired professors may purchase a membership for $225/year.

Memberships are not available to the public.

Guest policy: Current CNU students, faculty, and staff may bring ONE guest. Guests must be at least 18 years of age (A picture ID is required. If guests do not have a picture ID they will not be permitted to enter.), sign a waiver, and be accompanied by their CNU sponsor at all times. Guest fees are $10 per person for each day (i.e., only for the day obtained, not 24 hours from the day/time of purchase). Guests must be accompanied by a student/faculty/staff member and are not allowed to come back into the fitness pavillion after they have left. If the guest would like to work out again, they must be accompanied by a student/faculty/staff member and repurchase a guest pass.

Please note that the Trieshmann Health and Fitness Pavilion and Auxiliary Gym are only accessible to current students, faculty, staff and authorized members. Access to the Pavilion and Auxiliary Gym is only through the Welcome Desk turnstiles. As the Captains Card is your lifeline to campus, carry it with you at all times. It must be present at the time of use to obtain or use services and/or facilities. Unauthorized entry will be addressed as appropriate and those in violation of this policy may be referred to the Center for Honor Enrichment and Community Standards.

Lockers are for day use only. Bring your own lock and remove it after you are finished with your workout. Locks left on overnight will be cut off and items in the locker will be stored in "lost and found" for 30 days.

Combination lockers are available for faculty and staff and students. Lockers can only be rented for the year for $70, we no longer do by semesters. In order to rent a locker you will need to go through steps that will be provided by Emily McGiffin. For more information about lockers please feel free to call, email, or come to the Fitness Pavilions Welcome Desk.

Padlocks are allowed to be used throughout your time in the gym while working out but they need to be removed before you leave. Locks have to be removed by close of business.

Please help us maintain a friendly, safe and clean environment by following these guidelines:

Chalk: Liquid chalk is permitted; powdered chalk is not permitted.

Personal items: Gym bags, purses, backpacks and/or personal items of any kind must be placed inside a locker or a cubby prior to entering the fitness areas. Tripod equipment and use of filming equipment is prohibited in the fitness pavilion. Speakers are also not allowed within the fitness pavilion.

Beverages/Food: Bottled water is encouraged during exercise. Gatorade and similar sports drinks are permitted as long as they are in a closed/capped container. No Food is allowed anywhere inside of the fitness pavilion including the locker room. Sealed containers are okay.

Phone conversations: Be courteous and respectful to others by limiting or refraining from phone conversations in the activity areas. Phone conversations are prohibited while being on and using any equipment.

Breathing techniques during exercise: Proper breathing techniques are vital during strenuous exercise like weightlifting. However, please respect others with more silent, less vocal exhalations (as opposed to grunts or groans). Disruption to other patrons will result is being asked to leave the activity areas.

Profanity: Be respectful to others by refraining from using profanity. Patrons may be asked to leave if they are engaging in such behavior.

Weight usage: Be gentle when setting down weights to avoid damaging equipment and flooring or injuring others. Please do not drop the weights. This can cause injury or equipment damage as well as distract others. Consider using a spotter or lighter weights.

Re-rack weights: Return fitness equipment to its original storage location. This includes barbell plates, hand weights, resistance bands, mats, stability balls, kettlebells, etc.

Equipment: Basketballs, volleyballs, jump ropes, resistance bands, weight belts, ab rollers etc. may be checked out from the Fitness desk using a CNU ID, and must be returned to the welcome desk on the same day before closing. Applicable charges will apply for unreturned, lost, or damaged equipment. Please report any damaged equipment and injuries to staff immediately. Please re rack weights and equipment to their correct areas. No equipment is to be taken out of the fitness pavilion, this includes the items you check out.

Equipment cleaning: All machines that were used during one's workout must be wiped down after use; excluding the screens on the cardio equipment, these will be cleaned by the fitness staff. Please do not lean on any equipment, walls, and mirrors.

Cleaning stations are located on equipment and around the fitness areas. Simply spray the blue microfiber cloths and wipe all the padded areas that were touched during your workout. Do not clean bars and dumbbells.

Share equipment: Be mindful of your time on equipment when others are waiting, especially during peak times (Monday-Friday, 4–9 p.m.).

Personal Training: No freelance personal training is permitted. Personal training is only permitted through the Freeman Center. Students, faculty and staff are not permitted to work with personal trainers outside of the provided programs .

Multipurpose Rooms: The multipurpose rooms may be used outside of fitness class and program events. If you would like to use a spin cycle in multipurpose room 1, see the Fitness Desk to check one out.

Field House: Court 1 in the field house is not allowed for recreational use. Only varsity athletics or scheduled activities are allowed. Students and staff are allowed to walk/run the track as long as there are no scheduled events going on.

Transportation: No electrical bikes and scooters are allowed in any state buildings this includes the entire Freeman Center/Fitness Pavilion. Bicycles, Skateboards, rollerblades, scooters, and other objects with wheels (excluding medicinal or disability equipment) are also prohibited in The Freeman Center. Bicycles and scooters may be stored in the bike racks outside of the building. Other items may be stored in lockers or cubbies.

• Athletic apparel is required, including shirt/top, shorts/capris/pants (jeans are not permitted), athletic shoes and socks.
• Consider hygiene, health and safety when making clothing decisions (All participants/ members must wear a shirt or top that covers a majority of one's torso at all times.).
• Dresses and skirts are not permitted.
• Clothing that has buttons, zippers, rivets, and/or belts are not permitted.
• Proper shoes must be worn at all times (i.e. sneakers, blazers, athletic shoes). Bare feet, crocks, birkenstocks, open-toed/open-heeled shoes and heels are not permitted.

In consideration of being allowed to utilize the Christopher Newport University Freeman Center, members acknowledge and agree that:

1. My participation in any and all of the activities, facilities, programs, and services offered at or by the Christopher Newport University (CNU) Freeman Center is strictly voluntary and has not been requested or required by the University.
2. Risk of injury from the nature of the activities, facilities, programs, and services offered by the CNU Freeman Center is possible, including, but not limited to, musculoskeletal injuries, serious injury to internal organs, paralysis, or worst case scenario, death.
3. I knowingly and freely assume all responsibility for any risk, loss, property damage, or personal injury that may be sustained by me, or any loss or damage to property owned by me, as a result of the use of the CNU Freeman Center.
4. I acknowledge that I am in good physical condition and does not know of any condition or reason that I should not participate in the CNU Freeman Center facilities and activities.
5. I understand that a medical examination to assure myself of physical fitness is desirable and that obtaining such an examination is my own responsibility.
6. I willingly agree to comply with the CNU Freeman Center’s policies and procedures, including following the dress code, cleaning used equipment before and after usage, and being respectful of staff and other patrons.
7. The CNU Freeman Center is not responsible for any items left unattended.