McDaniel College 

Leroy Merritt Fitness Center
 Please help us  and fill out this survey on the Merritt Fitness Center. You can send the completed form to ssingleton@mcdaniel.edu, or drop off to the Gill Center lobby attendant c/o Scott Singleton. Thanks!

McDaniel College's new Leroy Merritt Fitness Center provides a community gathering space and serves as a recreation and fitness center for today's health-conscious students.  Key building features for the fitness center include:

  • New pedestrian plaza
  • Media center and Sandella's food court allow student groups to hang out watching sporting events 
  • Multi-media McDaniel Sports Hall of Fame and sports archive displays 
  • Cardiovascular and strength training equipment
  • Dramatic glass curtain wall provides dramatic views 

Hours of Operation:

Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. 
Friday  10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 
Saturday  10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 
Sunday  1 p.m. to 11 p.m. 

Hours are subject to change.

Rules and Regulations:

  • A McDaniel College identification card is required to use the facility.
  • All who utilize the fitness center exercise at their own risk.  A medical exam is recommended prior to beginning an exercise program.
  • Proper attire required:  athletic clothing and footwear, shirts must be worn at all times and no sandals.
  • Only personal music devices may be brought into the fitness center.
  • Users must re-rack and return dumbbells, weight plates, bars and fitness equipment to its appropriate location upon completion of each exercise.
  • Users must clean equipment, pads and handles after use.  Cleaning spray and paper towels are provided.

The Fitness Center offers a variety of equipment including: cardiovascular equipment, selectorized weight training machines, free weights and dumbbells.

Cardiovascular Equipment:  22 total units

  • Treadmills, Elliptical Trainers, Arc Trainers and Exercise Bikes.

Strength Training Equipment:

  • Selectorized Weight Training Equipment – 18 individual machines
  • Multi-Station Weight Training Unit
  • Free Weights
  • Dumbbells
  • Power Cage
  • Plate Loading Machines – squat, leg press and smith machine.
  • Flat, incline, decline and adjustable benches
  • Pull-up / Dip Station

If you have questions or need more information please contact Scott Singleton, ssingleton@mcdaniel.edu, ext. 2432.

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