I dont know why this gym is rated a 4.6. Honestly, this is probably one of the worst gyms I've been to. A more accurate rating would be a 3-3.5.First of all, for the campus size, the rec center is too small. Before covid-19 took into play, the gym was already busy with people waiting to use equipment. I think part of the issue is that there are many cardio and resistance machines but there are more people that utilize the free weight stations, primarily the squat rack area. In addition, there are also a LOT of rules to follow! Which is understandable, but if you're a serious lifter with equipment I would reccomend signing up at a different gym. Before covid, you could not carry your bag around but you could carry your gear. To me, this doesn't make sense because I would have to carry at least 4 of my gear items and put them on the ground. Versus a bag, wouldnt that be a greater hazard? I can only imagine that under Covid-19, the gym has a longer wait line for social distancing purposes. But if you're serious about lifting, this is probably not the gym for you and I would reccomend either buying some dumbbells or look towards another facility.

Beautiful gym although some of the rules are completely, and utterly ridiculous. There is no spotting allowed by the people that work there, so you basically have a bunch of janitors standing around. I think some organization has come in which are separate from the facility that will spot (???) but I hardly see them. No doing anything but running on the track, no lunges, no walking backwards to stretch calves, no handstand walks, no side shuffles...despite that when I go on the track there may be only 2 people, yet still no doing anything but running. No kettle bells on the stair steppers. This place must be wrought with litigation, even so, it is a detriment to the students, faculty, and community that use it, especially the no spotting rule which I've never seen at any other gym, ever.

Great social distancing protocols in the age of ‘rona. Tape for where to go, turnstiles for cleaning recently used equipment, and student workers aware of the situation walking around and cleaning things. They also have self temperature check in the atrium. The only bad thing is that they got rid of a lot of equipment and the second floor free weight station but can’t complain since other gyms are much more “dirty” and are not as vigilant as UH gym. *edit: imagine complaining about this gym about not being a serious lifting gym when this is located on a college campus. Like how dim-witted do you have to be? It's like going to 7-11 and comparing their steak to a 3-star Michellin restaurant! Ridiculous.

The best value for students, faculty, and staff! I love coming here because there's always equipment or machines available. The tricky part is finding a locker! It's so conveniently located, and the quality of everything (showers, too!) is top notch. Supersets are allowed for 3 machines max; be courteous about letting folks work in as needed. No more than 5 people can workout together as a group. Be sure to clean off equipment (towels and spray bottles of bleach are provided all throughout the gym). Seems to be busiest in the morning (8a or so) and around lunchtime, so plan accordingly. Have a great workout!

The Rec Center is a great workout gym for UH Manoa students, staff, faculty & some UH affiliates (membership required). It is 2 a story, fully air conditioned mostly glass walled building in the center of UH Manoa campus near campus center. The Rec Center has 2 locker rooms, an indoor mini track, 2 full length basketball courts that can convert to volleyball courts and a ton of cardio options (treadmills, upright bicycles, spinning bicycles, ellipticals, rowing machines), free weights (bench, squat & deadlift stations and dumbbells, medicine balls) and many machines that target all different muscle groups. It's a super great place with lots of UH student staff available. Equipment can be rented and there are occasional classes offered (i.e. spin, yoga, hula, zumba etc). Some COVID specific updates, you will need to fill out lumisight and show either the green "good to be on campus" page (they check the date) but this is a really simple app once you set it up the first time (takes a bit of time the first time). They also require a temperature scan and facial coverings. They recently implemented a rule where neck gaiters, bandanas and scarves are no longer consider effective facial coverings. Additionally every machine and free weight are social distanced with tape markers of walking flow on the ground. With that being said, I don't care for the basketball/volleyball courts being taken over by machines but I also understand why they had to do it. Overall highly recommend this place if you are eligible for a membership and like working out (casually to frequent mid level ish). Might not recommend if you are body builder goals since equipment may fill up and there are a bit of safety rules in place.

They have the worst hours in the summers. The gym closes at 6 pm in the summers and that is way too early for me, as I work during the day.

Amazing facility. Inside there is two full basketball courts where you can just shoot hoops, play volleyball, or just jump into a game with other people. There is a very extensive area for weightlifting also. The downstairs mostly consists of fixed machines for you to do workouts on. The upstairs consists of mostly free weights, benches, and squat racks. There is more than enough equipment to go around and you will always be able to get a workout in. The facility is always clean and there are many workers there who are readily available to answer your questions or help you with anything.

I went their for about two months last year before moving to Hawaii, I appreciate the fact that they come off as a family and will take time to show you a move rather than just smash you. Larry and tj showed me how to do the butterfly guard/sweep which I still use to this day. I continued my journey as a martial artist here in Hawaii doing judo because of them. The bjj is legit there and the dogs are adorable.

Great place for students to go and workout

As a part of rec fees we get 10 visits with a personal trainer. This was my second session. She's great! The gym has a wide variety of machines. It's very clean and well staffed.

Huge, 2 story gym. Bottom floor is half a basketball court and half exercise machines. Top floor is all free weights with 4 squat cages and like 7 fixed benches and 7 free benches for dumbbells. Top floor also has a track with treadmills on the side.

Excellent gym, friendly staff and very clean.

It's a very nice facility that caters to majority of your physical exercises. There's a weight room, pulley machines, stationary bikes, treadmills, and a electronic wall climbing machine. There are two basketball courts which can be converted to volleyball courts depending on the day or time. The drawbacks about this facility is the lighting barely gets fixed until a year later when 10+ bulbs go out. The padding for the machines and weight room barely gets fixed until 10+ machines need repair. When the AC goes out, it takes over a week to get it repaired. You'd think they'd have an instant fix with the high tuition but there's a lot of politics involved when getting things done.

This rec center is probably the best option for UH alumni/ student/ faculty for individuals that know what they're doing in the gym. It has great hours, it's super clean and contemporary with all the new equipment and natural lighting. $300 (+one time $10.00 fee) per year for Alumni, $240 for retired (maybe current) faculty, and included for UH students.