Employee Dedicated Fitness Facility
Better health, more energy, increased strength and muscle tone — we are here to help you meet your fitness goals and are committed to providing the highest quality of safe and effective fitness instruction.
Get Healthy Now's employee-dedicated fitness facility opened in 2005. Located in the lower level of Crawford Gym, the facility has three rooms, one each for: strength training, cardio, and assessments. Locker rooms are available for you to store personal items while you use our facility, or may be rented for long-term use.
Our nationally certified and experienced personal trainers
provide one-on-one or buddy fitness instruction to people desiring a
program tailored to their specific needs. Trainers take time to evaluate
their clients' physical fitness and keep track of their progress.
Who Can Participate?
Employees, retirees and their spouse or qualifying adult. Read in detail about the Get Healthy Now program.
How to Participate:
If you want to access the fitness facility, following the instructions below that pertain to you medical election.
If you ELECT medical insurance through the University of Louisville:
1. Complete the ACSM Medical Clearance Form (doc)
2. Complete and submit to Get Healthy Now via email or fax (852-6654)
3. Fill out a Fitness Facility Appointment Request.
If you DO NOT ELECT medical insurance through the University of Louisville:
1. Complete the Get Healthy Now Waiver Participation Form (PDF)
2. Complete the ACSM Medical Clearance Form (doc)
3. Complete both forms and submit to Get Healthy Now via email or fax (852-6654).
4. Fill out a Fitness Facility Appointment Request.
Getting Started
A Health Fitness Assessment is required before gaining access to the fitness facility, starting a customized exercise plan or beginning personal training. To participate in a Health Fitness Assessment (HFA) please fill out an ACSM medical status form (doc) and a Fitness Facility Appointment Request.
Someone with the Get Healthy Now office will contact you after the ACSM medical status form has been received to schedule your HFA. You will be notified if you need a physician's release to participate.
If you have not heard from GHN within 72 hours after faxing your ACSM Medical Status, please contact us (852-7755) to make sure the form was received.
Once completed, you can take advantage of many wellness opportunities, including Personal Training!
Other Campus Fitness Facilities:
Intramural Sports
The department of Intramural and Recreational Sports is a rich resource for participants who wish to pursue a healthy lifestyle.
Ralph R. Wright Natatorium
The natatorium not only serves as the men's and women's swimming and diving venue but is designed as a site which also benefits the UofL's offerings use for recreation, fitness and instruction.
Yoga & Pilates
Check our the extensive Yoga and Pilates classes we offer in collaboration with Intramural & Recreational Sports and Campus Health Service! All classes are open to students, faculty and staff. All levels of experience are welcome at all classes but we also offer "newbie" classes. Mats and equipment provided.
