Best Recreational Activity Spot : Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center

Best Recreational Activity Spot

Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center

Joshua Matthews

Monday–Thursday: 6 a.m.–midnight Friday: 6 a.m.–10 p.m.; Saturday: 8 a.m.–10 p.m.; Sunday: 10 a.m.–11 p.m.

0.9 miles from the Horseshoe, 5-minute drive, 13-minute walk

If 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.

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