I know this has nothing to do with the usual topics of academia that are apparent in this forum, but I was wondering if anyone around the university area or attending the school at the moment go to a gym that they can actually train at nearby as I realize the university gym does not cater to anyone outside of the casual lifting crowd (with their no chalk, no “banging” of the weights policy), towards the olympic, powerlifting, strongmen groups out there. If so, how far/how easy of a commute is your gym from the school? Thanks y’all!
@jml0310 Hey, I’m a current senior in high school and will be attending U of R this coming fall. I do powerlifting/strength training and am looking to get into strongman. While doing research for this school, it seems that there isn’t any great places for serious lifters in the immediate area. I checked starting strongman and its seems the closest place is 45-60 mins out. I’m still trying to find out if there are any small garage gyms off campus, but it doesn’t seem like it. I’m going to bring up some training implements with me this fall. Right now I have a rogue E sled and a tow harness (for sleds and cars). Might invest in a couple other things since there doesn’t seem to be any off campus places with implements (stones, kegs, frames, yoke, etc.). When I visited Bloch a couple times it seemed serious lifters were hard to find. Would love to train with someone when I get up there who’s into lifting heavy.