Rec Center Fitness Floor

parents and teenage children lifting weights

We pride ourselves on having a fitness floor that is accessible to everyone.

Walking track

Our walking track is 1/6 of a mile and has stunning panoramic 360-degree views. We alternate the direction each day. The track features a 5% grade change, which allows you to challenge yourself, if you choose. A flat 1/10-mile bypass is available.

Six laps around the full track equals 1 mile. 10 laps around the bypass equals 1 mile.

The track is available for ages 16 and up to use on your own, or for all ages with parent or guardian supervision.

Fitness equipment

With more than 75 pieces of equipment, you are sure to find what you are looking for to assist in staying healthy. Want to get more confident? Request an equipment orientation

  • TRUE recumbent bikes
  • NuStep (1)
  • Precor treadmills
  • Matrix ellipticals
  • Stages spin bikes
  • Squat racks (4)
  • Freemotion and TRUE cable equipment
  • Nautilus Selectorized strength equipment
  • Technogym steppers

Rules

Fitness floor rules

  1. You must be 16 or older to use the fitness equipment. Children who are ages 12 to 15 may use the equipment after completing a Youth Equipment Orientation. This is in addition to the waiver form required to enter the Lenexa Rec Center.

  2. Please use the equipment as it was intended and designed. This includes all personal safety measures when lifting, such as the use of safety clips/collars, spot rack or personal spotter.

  3. All equipment must remain on the fitness floor. Please do not take equipment to other areas of the building without first receiving permission from a fitness attendant.

  4. Return equipment to its original location and re-rack weights after you use them.

  5. Do not drop weights or slam weight stacks.

  6. No chalk is allowed in fitness area.

  7. Please use a sanitizing wipe to sanitize the equipment after you use it.

  8. Do not use abusive language or make excessive noise.

  9. Limit group workouts to two or three people to ensure safe spacing for others.

  10. Refrain from using phones on fitness floor and while using equipment.

  11. Do not take photos, selfies or videos on the fitness floor, out of respect for everyone's privacy.

  12. Use the lockers or your vehicle to store personal belongings. We are not responsible for lost items.

  13. Food is not allowed on the fitness floor, but we do allow sealed bottles and drink containers.

  14. Please report all injuries and broken equipment to a fitness attendant as soon as the incident occurs.

  15. Only authorized Rec Center personal trainers are allowed to train others in the facility.

  16. Please follow all instructions given by fitness attendants.

Track rules

  1. Ages 12 and under must be supervised by an adult (18+) while using the track. Ages 12–15 may complete a fitness orientation and use track unsupervised.

  2. Ratio of (1) adult to (2) children ages 15 and under on track.

  3. Direction of track changes daily. Please check arrows posted on walls.

  4. Slower traffic use inside lanes, faster traffic use outside lanes. Please look behind you before passing in the running lane.

  5. Side-by-side walking more than two deep and standing are not allowed.

Dress code

Patrons are expected to dress in attire appropriate for a family friendly fitness facility.

  • Undergarments (sports bras, bras, underwear, etc.) must be covered at all times.

  • Participants should wear athletic apparel and closed-toe athletic shoes at all times.

    • Crocs, Hey Dudes, dress shoes and sandals are not allowed.

    • Pants or shorts with zippers, snaps and buttons can damage weight training equipment. Patrons are asked to avoid wearing such clothing when exercising on weight machines with pads.

  • Shirts must be worn at all times and should not be removed outside of a locker room/changing room area.

  • Swimsuits are not allowed anywhere outside of the pool.