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Best Recreational Activity Spot & Best Gym
StromWellness Thurmond and Fitness Center
Monday–Thursday: 6 a.m.–midnight Friday: 6 a.m.–10 p.m.
Saturday: Sunday:
8 a.m.–10 p.m. 10 a.m.–11 p.m.
0.9 miles from the Horseshoe, 5-minute drive, 13-minute walk
Joshua Matthews
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f you are bored and looking for something to do, look no further than Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center. Strom is the perfect choice for any recreation interest you may have, with floors filled with everything from courts and workout equipment to a pool and rock climbing wall. With the multitude of options, there’s something for everyone.a With Strom’s plenty of machines and trainers — you might even get some tips from University of South
Carolina’s President Bob Caslen — you are guaranteed to get into shape. With the inside track you can ditch the treadmill and actually feel the breeze on your face as you get your miles in. While running on the track, you can check out any pickup basketball games that are going on in the courts down below. If basketball is one of your favorite pastimes, Strom has more than four courts just on the top floor, so you are unlikely to run out of options easily.
On top of the pickup games and gym, Strom features a popular rock-climbing wall right beside the badminton and squash courts on the bottom floor. Strom is open to all students for free with a USCID with a guest option for only $10 a visit. The Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center is a phenomenal place to go and have funs. With a variety of classes, workout equipment and courts, you’ll have no trouble finding something that you like.
Kendall Hyman
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he popular on-campus gym, Strom Thurmond, has clinched the Best Gym spot. Located between main campus and south campus, Strom is easily accessible to all students. Strom Thurmond is not just your average gym, the inside contains basketball courts, a track, full sets of gym equipment and even an indoor rock climbing wall. The outside of Strom offers a full size pool, beach volleyball courts, and sports fields.
KAYLA JEFFERS
Strom also fosters group workouts and training sessions. Want one-on-one training? Strom has personal trainers that are willing to help you reach your goals. Want a group workout class any time of the day? Strom has a schedule and all you have to do is sign up for the class of your liking. The vast variety of needs that Strom’s services can accommodate makes it the best gym in Columbia.
