Supporting the People Who Power Campus
Health Promotion for Faculty and Staff (HPFS) provides Appalachian State University staff, faculty, retirees, and their spouses/domestic partners with programs and services that help to promote a healthier lifestyle and a better quality of life.
Health Promotion Programs and Services
Annual Health Events
Through annual events like general health screenings and seasonal flu vaccine clinics, faculty and staff are encouraged to prioritize their health—without needing to leave campus.
Fitness and Exercise
Whether you want to join a class, workout solo, or work with a personal trainer, our comprehensive suite of exercise and fitness opportunities are designed to cater to your unique preferences and goals.
Preventative Screenings
Regular screenings are a vital component of maintaining a healthy and proactive lifestyle. Explore the benefits of our three key screenings: Blood Screenings, Blood Pressure Screenings, and Mammograms.
Nutrition and Foods
Access personalized nutrition counseling options, and discover a curated resource list designed to support your nutritional goals.
Employee Campus Blood Drives
Blood drives are sponsored quarterly by the American Red Cross. See upcoming dates and learn how to donate blood.
Gym Locations and Hours
See our calendar for up-to-date hours of operation. Schedule changes will be emailed to members and updated in the calendar. Facilities are closed during university breaks and holidays.
Due to safety concerns, staff oversight is required at all workout facilities.
Varsity Gym
Fall 2025 Hours:
8/18/2025- 12/12/2025
Monday - Thursday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday- 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Varsity Gym
530 Rivers Street
Boone, North Carolina 28608
Finding the "Hidden Gem"
From Rivers Street Entrance:
- Upon entering the gymnasium, take the stairs down to your left, next to the water fountain.
- Look for the "Health Promotion for Faculty and Staff" poster at the top of the stairs.
From Campus Entrance:
- If entering from the campus side, head down two flights of stairs past vending machines.
- Walk across the gym floor toward Rivers Street.
- In the lobby, take the stairs down to your right, just past restrooms and a water fountain. Look for the "Health Promotion for Faculty and Staff" poster at the top of the stairs.
Leon Levine Hall
Fall 2025 Hours
8/25/2025 - 12/11/2025
Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Leon Levine Hall
1179 State Farm Road
Lab Room 253
Boone, North Carolina 28608
Directions to Leon Levine Lab Room 253: Find our second gym location in the Leon Levine Health Sciences Building, Room 253, on the second floor.
Hickory Gym
Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Hickory Gym
800 17th Street
Hickory, North Carolina 28601
Room 1116
Directions to Hickory IPC Rehab Room 1116: Located on the first floor of the Hickory building in the Interprofessional Clinic
Gym Etiquette
HPFS Gym Etiquette & Policies – Fall 2025
With the increase in usage of our employee fitness facilities, we are updating our gym etiquette and policies to ensure a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable experience for all.
To keep equipment available and the environment positive, please follow these guidelines:
Fitness Space Guidelines
Because our spaces are limited in square footage, we cannot support circuit training or "super sets," particularly at Levine Hall Lab and during peak hours (11 a.m.–2 p.m.) at our Varsity Gym location.
- Limit machine use to 10–15 minutes, including rest periods.
- Step away during longer rests so others may use the station.
- Stay flexible—if your preferred bench or machine is taken, try an alternate exercise or use dumbbells.
Gym Etiquette Essentials
- Everyone Matters: Encourage, don’t intimidate. Everyone’s on their own journey, and we should support one another.
- Sharing is Caring: Limit the number of machines or pieces of equipment you are using at one time. Allow others to “work in” between your sets—you might even make a new friend!
- Share Equipment, Not Sweat: Always spray the paper towel and wipe down equipment when you’re done.
- In The Zone: Respect those around you by avoiding loud conversations or excessive grunting.
- Re-Rack = Respect: Return all equipment to its proper place so it’s ready for the next person.
Facility Rules
- Dress Code
- Closed-toed shoes are mandatory.
- Workout clothes are ideal.
- Personal Belongings
- Always place your belongings in a locker.
- Do not leave items on the floor—this creates fall risks.
- Cleanliness
- Always wipe down equipment when finished.
- Virex spray bottles and Wypall towels are provided throughout the facilities.
- Spatial Awareness o Give people space and be mindful of exercise areas.
- Do not exercise in walkways, especially in Levine Hall Lab.
- Equipment Use
- Do not stand in front of or place a bench in front of the dumbbell rack.
- Ask before working in between someone’s sets.
- Use only one piece of equipment at a time—do not reserve or rotate between multiple machines.
- Noise & Respect
- Use headphones/earbuds for personal music.
- Keep noise levels low—limit grunting, avoid shouting or cursing.
- Take phone calls in private spaces.
- Equipment Care
- Treat equipment as if it were your own.
- Never drop dumbbells; gently return them to the rack.
- Dropping bumper plates is permitted only at Varsity Gym—not in Levine Hall Lab.
- Do not slam weight stacks on machines.
- Re-Rack Equipment
- Always return weights, bars, and accessories to their proper place.
- Trainer Policy
- Only HPFS staff may provide personal training or instruction. Outside trainers/instructors are not permitted.
- Safety
- Report equipment concerns or personal injuries immediately.
- Community
- Make friends, encourage others, and only give advice if asked.
Thank you for helping us create a respectful, supportive, and community-minded atmosphere in our HPFS gyms!
