The Southwest Recreational Center, also known simply as Southwest, is a state-of-the-art fitness facility that has served more than two million students since the Fall of 1994. It consists of two floors, each having its own unique equipment and function.
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While the impressive, 140,000-square-foot Southwest Recreation Center boasts rows of treadmills, an upstairs track and even its own smoothie bar, the true heart of Florida fitness lies nestled inside campus. It overlooks the Florida Pool and resides in the shadow of the Swamp.
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As Summer B students swarm the swamp, resources, from expansive libraries to curated study guides, await them.
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UF RecSports offers more than 40 sport clubs for both men and women, from archery to wrestling to hockey; they are open to anyone from experienced athletes to people just looking to be active.
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