Discover a world of wellness at Health Promotion's state-of-the-art fitness facilities.
Conveniently located on the Boone Campus, Leon Levine, and Hickory Campus, our spaces are designed to inspire and support your fitness journey.
Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned athlete, our facilities offer the equipment, expertise, and atmosphere to help you achieve your health and wellness goals.
These spaces are open to employees, retirees and their spouses/significant others.
Boone Campus, Varsity Gym Room 12
Embark on your fitness journey at Health Promotion's dedicated spaces within Varsity Gym on the Boone Campus. Our facilities offer a range of specialized equipment and areas tailored for cardio, upper and/or lower body strength, balance, and exercise classes. Whether you're seeking to boost cardiovascular endurance, enhance body strength, or join dynamic group workouts, our comprehensive setup supports your wellness goals.
Varsity Gym lower body strength room
Varsity Gym cardio room
Varsity Gym group exercise classroom
Leon Levine Hall, Employee Gym Room 253
Conveniently located for faculty and staff within the Beaver College of Health Sciences, Health Promotion's fitness facility in Leon Levine Lab Room 253 offers a variety of cardio and strength training equipment and fitness options to fit your daily workout needs. Levine Hall is also located adjacent to Clawson-Burnley Park and the Greenway Trail for those seeking some outdoor exercise.
Hickory Campus, Employee Gym Room 1116
HPFS can support faculty and staff in the Rehabilitation Room/1116 in Hickory. The facility has cardio and stationary strength training equipment, as well as a full set of free weights.
Hickory cardio equipment
Hickory strength training equipment
Facility Check-Ins and Cancellations
Check-In for Varsity Gym, Levine Hall and Hickory locations
Whether you are using one of the Health Promotion gym locations for a personal workout, group class or personal trainer session, we ask that you please check in by using the Sign-In kiosk when you enter the facilities. Simply provide your appstate email address and click the "Check In" button on the kiosk. If you are arriving for a personal training session, your trainer will come out to meet you once you are signed in.
Cancellations
If you are unable to attend your group class registration, please use the WellnessLiving app to cancel your reservation – this will free up a space for another participant!
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.
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 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!
