Facility Locations

David Pottruck Health & Fitness Center

Located on 37th and Walnut Street this 120,000 square foot facility is has four floors of weight and cardio equipment, an olympic-size pool, co-ed sauna, basketball courts, the climbing wall, recovery, fitness and Pilates studios, locker and shower facilities, and the Membership Services office.

The men's and women's locker rooms, family changing areas, and the entrance to the Sheer Pool are located in the lower level. Towel service will no longer be provided. Members must bring their own towel. For more information on locker rentals visit Lockers and Towels.
Built in 1967, this facility has the capacity to be either 2 short-course pools (25 meters and 25 yards, 12 lanes) or 1 long course pool (50 meters, 6 lanes) and is home to a large recreational population as well as the University's various club and varsity sports teams. The Sheerr Pool is equipped with a stair entrance at the shallow end, a handi-accessible chair, and an on-deck dry sauna and shower. The pool temperature is kept around 78-80 degrees. Lanes in the Sheerr Pool are designated for slow, medium, and fast-paced swimmers. Circle swimming is expected when there are three or more people sharing a lane.
For the most accurate calendar of pool hours please visit the Facilities Calendar.
Entry level to the facility. This area holds the Climbing Wall, Katz Fitness Center, and the Membership Services Office.
This section of the gym is dedicated to cardiovascular exercise and includes Life Fitness Cross Trainers, Rowers, Upright and Recumbent Bikes, and Treadmills.
(19) Treadmill
(14) Ellipticals
(6) Recumbent bikes
(8) Upright bikes
(1) Leg raise with bosu ball
(3) Spin bikes
(1) Stepper
(3) Concept II rower
(4) Power mill
(2) Scifit Pro 2
(1) Cybex Arc Trainer
Located in the Atrium on the ground floor, the 40 foot Climbing Wall offers a unique recreational experience. All equipment is provided and no experience is necessary.
Wellness Lounge is an open space for our members to utilize.
Dumbbell weights up to 125lbs are available in the second-floor weight room, which has Life Fitness cardiovascular equipment. Olympic lifting platforms, plate loaded equipment, free weight areas, and Life Fitness and Hammer Strength Selectorized Circuit equipment occupy more than 8,000 square feet in the weight room.
(2) Power racks
(20+) Selectorized Equipment
(10) Adjustable benches
(1) Dumbbell rack - Weight up to 125lbs
(7) Bench Press Bars - Weight up to 55lbs
Olympic Platform
(2) Cybex Arc Trainer
(2) True Form Runner
(1) Jacob’s Ladder
(16) Ellipticals
(2) Ascent Trainers
(4) Matrix Upright Bikes
(10+) Selectorized Equipment
(2) Boxing Bags
Barbells up to 45lbs
(5) Plyo Soft Boxes
(5) Yoga Mats
(3) Assault Air Bikes
(3) Bosu Ball
(6) Yoga Balls
Located in the Gimbel portion of the facility, we have 3 full basketball courts with 6 total baskets. Check the Facility Calendar for its availability. Available for facility checkout with a Penn ID Card, we have on average 9 basketballs available (6 Size 7 and 3 size 6).
A fitness center with Life Fitness Cardiovascular and Selectorized Circuit equipment is located on the third floor. The "Quiet Floor" setting in this fitness center means that there is typically no music playing above.
(10) Treadmill
(2) Recumbent Bike
(4) Upright Bikes
(4) Ellipticals
(1) Stepper
(10+) Selectorized Equipment

Rooms & Studios::
Spin Studio
Pilates Studio (Rm 305)
Recovery Room (Former Golf Simulator)
Group Exercise/Personal Trainer Studio (Rm 311)
Recovery room space
Bays 1-3 include Normatec Compression boots (standard and power width sizes), Hypervolt 2 Massage Gun and a Zero Gravity Recliner Chair.
The Hypervolt 2 is a handheld percussion massage device that delivers targeted pulses of pressure to care for muscles, relieve tension, provide a relaxing massage, accelerate warmup and recovery, and help maintain flexibility and range of motion.
Normatec 3 Boots are the next evolution of the iconic Normatec series, using dynamic air compression to advance your wellness, recover faster, improve your training, and maximize your performance. Normatec’s patented precision pulse technology helps to increase circulation, revive muscles, and reduce swelling and has long been the choice of elite athletes and consumers throughout the globe.
Reservations are 30 minutes long and are available on the hour.

Bay 4 includes the Synca Kurodo E Massage Chair. Enjoy a relaxing massage in your Calves, Arms, Legs, Shoulders and Lumbar spine. Experience all 8 massage techniques by utilizing the built in remote.
Reservations are 30 minutes long and are available on the hour.
The fourth floor offers an additional exercise area furnished with Life Fitness Cardiovascular and Hammer Strength Plate Loaded equipment.
(4) Spin Bikes
(2) Powermills
(3) Ellipticals
(3) Treadmills
(4) Concept 2 Row ERG
(3) Hammer Strength ADJ Benches

Rooms & Studios:
Open Studio (Rm 409) - This space is open and used as a free space for recreation users.
Group Ex Studio (Rm 414) - Used for fitness classes and available for rent.

Robert A. Fox Fitness Center

Located at Gate 2 within the Weiss Pavilion at Franklin Field on 33rd Street (between Spruce and Walnut), the Fox Fitness Center adds an additional 8,000 square feet of indoor recreational space. This facility features Life Fitness cardiovascular equipment and various strength equipment. Please note no olympic lifts are allowed in this facility. Day-use lockers are available behind the front desk.

1st Floor:
(3) Treadmills
(1) Recumbent Bike
(2) Upright Bikes
(6) Elliptical
(1) Punching Bag
(2) Dumbbell Weight Racks
(1) Bosu Roman Chair
(3) Adjustable Benches
(1) Ab Crunch
(1) Back Extension
2nd Floor:
(1) Recumbent Bike
(2) Life Cycle Bikes
(3) Treadmill
(2) Power Mills
(1) Rower
(10+) Selectorized Equipment Pieces (Targeting Hips, Legs, Chest and more.)
(10+) Adjustable Benches
(1) Back Hyperextension
(4) Dumbbell Weight Racks
(2) Plate Tree (Weight up to 45lbs)
(2) Dual Adjustable Pulleys
(1) Smith Machine
(1) Preacher Curl
(1) Leg Press
Recreational walking and jogging is available on lanes 1-4 of the Franklin Field Track Monday through Friday from 11am-2pm. To access the track, patrons must enter through the main entrance of Fox Fitness and provide a valid PennCard or affiliate card. Signage is available in the concourse to direct patrons to the track.
Locker rooms are not available inside the Fox Fitness Center. However, locker rooms are available in the Tse Sports Center. For information on renting contact the membership office, (215) 898 - 6100.