Did you know that NSU has a sauna? How about a rock-climbing wall? Have you tried visiting one of the three swimming pools located on campus? Since the COVID-19 pandemic, many of NSU’s athletic facilities and amenities were closed or had limited capacity, but now that NSU has lifted all social distancing and face covering mandates, many of them are reopening. However, students who started school during the pandemic may be unaware of how or where to use these amenities, especially since NSU’s RecPlex website hasn’t been updated since the school year began.
Saunas
NSU has two saunas, located in the RecPlex men and women’s locker rooms, respectively. The saunas are open to all patrons of the RecPlex, but RecWell staff asks that you limit your time in the sauna to 15 minutes. No food or beverages are allowed in the sauna, and no liquids should be added to the heater. The saunas at NSU are dry saunas, which use dry heat and low humidity to raise temperatures and induce sweating as opposed to using high humidity. Try testing out the sauna to sweat out those bad vibes and relax for a little while between study sessions.
Rolling Hills pool
While many students may know about the leisure pool located in the RecPlex, not everyone knows about the giant luxury pool located at Rolling Hills that is open to students. Complete with a fake waterfall and lots of tables and chairs to sun yourself on, the Rolling Hills residential pool can be used for leisure swimming, instructional swimming programs and group exercises run by the RecWell staff. If you’ve got a friend at Rolling Hills, see if you can tag along for a pool day and enjoy the lush green scenery, sun and relaxation.
Multipurpose studios
If you’ve walked past the front of the University Center, you may have noticed giant glass rooms located on the bottom floor of the RecPlex. These are the multipurpose studios, which can be used for dance classes, yoga classes, spin classes and other group exercises. However, these can also be rented out by students throughout the semester. If you’re enrolled in a dance class or maybe want to shake out some of the stress through an impromptu dance routine, or just need a quiet place to do yoga, renting out one of the multipurpose rooms may be the right choice for you. If you’d prefer some company, NSU hosts a number of group exercise classes on a weekly basis in the multipurpose room. Find their schedule for the winter semester at https://www.rec.nova.edu/fitness/index.html?_aiid=12167.
