UT Recreational Sports Center — Local services in Austin

I like the REC a lot because a lot less people go here than they would to Greg. Greg is constantly packed, but not a bad place however if you like smaller, less crowded gyms then I totally recommend REC. The gym space is really nice and spacious despite how it may look smaller. The gym is also really aesthetically pleasing because it is broken up into two symmetrical looking halfs. It reminds me a lot of my home gym with its ambiance as well. I think that there are a lot less people here even during the crowded moments so you can always grab some weights or have a a bench available. I think the thing that sucks is that there aren't a lot of squatting racks, only 3 or 4 i think. I know that a lot of people like to squat so just be prepared for a short queue if you are trying to come here and squat. Other than that, I think its a really nice gym that rivals Greg depending on what stands out to...

Stay away from UT RecSports to protect your health! It is an inherently racist institution! It is built for the comfort of White student sports, but as a minority you will be always disregarded and disrespected here both by moving around/cancelling your favorite sport whenever they feel like it and by directly insulting you. The very limited hours and the random closure of the whole facility whenever there is a holiday (which actually means more people having time to go to the gym!) makes it a useless option for many students specially during the summer. Yet, the name of RecSports gym functions as a scapegoat for UT gym management whenever there is a complaint about the very limited facilities they have specially for non-white sports. If you belong to a minority population, coming to the UT gyms will actually worsen your health significantly rather than helping it...

Rec vs. Greg: Rec is very close to Clark Field that has a running track, turf field, and small calisthenics area. Rec weight room feels twice as big and significantly less smelly/ cleaner than Greg. Rec is always less crowded than Greg. The free lockers are larger. Greg has those fitness classes and swimming pool. You run into friends more often at Greg. You are more likely to see cool/get free stuff near Greg Plaza. Greg has the swimming pools and an indoor running track. Greg is closer for most people (by only a couple minutes walking). The Amazon store is at Greg, as well as a working quarter exchanging machine (for laundry or vending machines). Greg has more miscellaneous amenities like renting outdoorsy equipment (tents and such) and...