Ustinov Gym 2023/2024

The gym is located in Sheraton House, to your left as you enter the building. It contains various fitness equipment, including treadmills, elliptical trainers, cycles, a leg press, and numerous weights. It also includes

  • 2 Treadmill
  • 1 Elliptical trainer
  • 1 Leg press
  • 4 Cycles
  • Weights area with 2 benches
  • Dumbbells up to 30 kg
  • 1 Cable machine
  • 1 rowing machine

The Ustinov gym is only available for use by members of Ustinov College, including those living in college and living out. 

You can purchase gym membership using the following links.

GCR Gym Membership 2023/24 Link:                                                                                                   

Price: £40

https://pay.durham.ac.uk/optional-college-payments/ustinov-gcr-member-gym-pass-202324

Non-GCR Member Gym Membership 2023/24 Link:                                                                       

Price: £70

https://pay.durham.ac.uk/optional-college-payments/ustinov-non-gcr-member-gym-pass-202324

Rules of usage:

You can access the gym only if you have completed the Health Form below and watched the Induction Video. The links for all these can be found in the step-by-step guide below.

  • Use only the 8 workout spots mentioned above.
  • Use the weights only on the marked floor area and don’t drop them.
  • Don’t work out with bare feet.
  • Wipe down all surfaces and touch points of the equipment you used after you’re finished. Wipes are in the dispensers by the door.
  • There is no changing room so please come ready to work out

If it gets too hot in the gym you can open the windows, but please close them before leaving. During your slot you can use more than one of the workout spots. After you’re done with something, be sure to wipe it though.

Step-by-step guide:

      1. Make sure you have read and understood the rules listed above.
      2. Complete the health form.
      3. Watch the induction video HERE.
      4. Pay for gym membership online (for GCR members or non-GCR members).
      5. Go to reception in Sheraton House (Mon-Fri, 9 am – 4 pm) to have gym access added to your room key card.
      6. Scan the card on the reader outside the gym entrance.
      7. To exit the gym, press the green button first and then pull the door. If you don’t the door won’t open.

      Gym Opening Hours are Monday to Sunday

      • 8am – 10pm

      If you have any questions concerning the gym, please feel free to talk to the front desk reception at Ustinov College

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