Vanderbilt Recreation & Wellness Center

"This comment is for those whom are looking to do WEIGHT LIFTING. DO NOT COME HERE. Please find another gym. 1st dumbells are in no particular order, you have 17.5s right next to 60s(see photo). 2nd the adjustable cable don’t tell you the weight your lifting, instead you have to look at a index for it(see photo). 3rd barely any attachments for the adjustable cables, very minimal and never to be found instead scattered all on the floor. 4th the actual cable machines are very dated not allowing you to align your arm or leg paths the way they should be(e.g. on shoulder press the elbows should be t"

a year ago

"The gym is adequate, and has the equipment you need for a full workout. Sometimes there aren’t enough squat racks and benches during the busiest hours, but that should be expected. I would give the rec a 4 star review but for the pool fiasco. I have been a graduate student at Vanderbilt since Fall 2021. In Fall 2021, the pool was open, but limited by COVID. Since the Spring 2022 semester, the pool has been closed indefinitely. Upper management’s response to this situation has been, at best, disorganized and non-responsive. They have not provided even a rough timeline of when the pool will be f"

a year ago

"This used to be a fine facility before COVID. They were open to community and alumni and had a variety of classes and summer programs. Over two years while they have reopened their doors, their new policies are highly restrictive to Vanderbilt alumni, the community, and even VUMC spouses. Meanwhile, at nearby YMCAs with saunas, friendly staff, and updated equipment are passing them by. Why give your money to a university that isn’t part of the community? The Vanderbilt rec center has not kept pace with the community and much like other parts of Vanderbilt is falling behind the community and s"

3 months ago