Lowery Fitness Center 3800 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC 27607

The Lowery Fitness Center, located at 3800 Hillsborough Street in Raleigh, North Carolina, is a state-of-the-art gym and health facility open to the campus community. Equipped with a variety of cardio machines, power lifting racks, free weights, resistance machines, and other accessories, the center caters to a wide range of fitness needs. Operated under the Department of Nutrition, Health and Human Performance, the center serves as a research and teaching laboratory for the Health, Exercise, and Sport Sciences program.

In addition to serving as a teaching facility for health and physical learning courses, the Lowery Fitness Center also supports the Athletic department's strength and conditioning program and health and wellness initiatives such as the WOW! Employee Wellness program and Angels in Motion (AIM) group fitness classes. The center is open throughout the week with priority scheduling for academic courses and Athletics.

The facility underwent renovations in 2017 and now features a variety of equipment including treadmills, bikes, elliptical cross trainers, rowers, and more. Classes offered at the center include strength and conditioning, mind and body, bootcamp, fitness fusion, and barre. The center also provides services such as BOD POD testing, Resting Metabolic Rate testing, and Max VO2 testing to assist individuals in reaching their health and fitness goals.

Students in the Health, Exercise, and Sport Sciences program have access to the Health and Human Performance Lab, located in Meredith's Communication and Health, Exercise and Sport Sciences Building, for research and clinical practices. The lab aims to inspire students to pursue careers in the field and offers opportunities for hands-on experience. Additionally, students can gain clinical experience through courses like Exercise Prescription, which prepares them for internships and future career paths.

Overall, the Lowery Fitness Center at Meredith College provides a comprehensive and supportive environment for individuals looking to improve their health and fitness levels, with a focus on research, education, and community wellness.