The Well

The WELL at Sac state is a great facility. They do seem to be suffering from success as it is extremely busy at certain hours, so much so that I only really go late at night after my classes (~7-9pm) to avoid waiting double digit minutes for all machines. There's something for everyone here and as an alumni they offer very cheap post graduate memberships.

Included (without choice) in your tuition however, is a $442 University Union / Well fee. For a 4 month semester, $110.50 a month is an absurd price for what you get, especially considering that you are forced to pay it whether or not you actually use their facility.

5/5 facility
3/5 value

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The Well is such an impressive facility on the Sac State campus! They have so much to offer such as their climbing wall, fitness classes, raquet ball rooms, basketball courts, indoor tracks, and their countless machines and weights. The only downside is that it does get very busy during the semester and after work hours (5pm-8am ish). The facility is mostly Sac State students so it can also come off as a more social environment. I love that it is always clean. There are always wipes, mats, and weights that are available to be used in empty studio rooms. I'm going to miss working out here if I ever relocate!

The Well is probably the biggest attraction on campus. There are so many great programs and equipment. I've been to a lot of gyms and this one by far is the best one I've ever been to. Once you workout at The Well, you'll never want to workout anywhere else.

They have so much equipment downstairs on the fitness floor as well as upstairs in the Circuit Area if you don't want all the hustle and bustle of the fitness floor. There's also a huge room dedicated just for cardio, as well as several other cardio machines spread throughout the whole facility. Not to mention an indoor track as well. Free weights are located all around the building and the staff is really great on keeping them racked so you're not running around looking for dumbbells. They have a variety of fitness classes (all free) as well as small group classes for a small fee. The one thing I will say is that during the first few weeks of the semester it tends to be a little crowded, but they offer a swarm tracker on their website that lets you know how busy it is.

I've always had great experiences at The Well. The staff is always friendly and will try to accommodate all of your needs.

If you're a student you have to go. They offer so much to the students here. Basketball courts, indoor track, rock climbing wall etc... the weights are sadly always misplaced but that's not a knock on the establishment, just the people that come here.

The Well is one of the best gyms I have been to. It tends to get pretty busy because all of Sacramento State goes here, but all the machines are up to date and it is pretty spacious with something to do for everyone. They offer free fitness classes for students, small group classes for $6, and personal training. I personally love the small group classes, the personal trainers know what they're doing and they know how to make you feel welcome. I'm surprised more people don't utilize them. From the classes, to the machines, to the locker rooms, to the people, the well is overall a great gym :)

My review is based on use for basketball, including locker rooms.
We have competed at this site for many years now, we were BLESSED when Sac State and The Well opened their arms to the Special Olympics community.
My Husband and I coach teams for SONC/WPA, and The Well has been the home of our Regional Basketball tournament for the past several years. This weekend event is in March very year, and we will be here THIS weekend!
The basketball courts are AMAZING! I love teaching our athletes about the recycled materials used, including the sunflower shells used in the walls! Such a visual stunner!
The staff here is AMAZING! We are well treated by these amazing Sac State students (Go Hornets! We have TWO!)
As a coach AND parent of special needs adults, we have ALWAYS received the utmost in INCLUSIVE treatment! We have ABILITIES, not DISABILITIES! Not everyone gets that, but here at The Well--they do!
Proud to be partnered with such an amazing venue, and equally amazing staff!

Pros:
-Updated facility
-New and clean equipment
-Two (or more?) floors for workout
-Friendly welcome upon entering
-Many different sections of cardio equipment (on both 1st and 2nd floor)
-Weekly classes available to take
-Personal trainers available
-Mainstream music playing throughout the rooms
-Dancing rooms
-Raquetball courts
-Indoor track on the 2nd floor
-Check-out equipment
-Lockers available on every floor

Cons:
-Peak hours = Waiting for equipment
-Showers can be cleaner

If you are a student here at Sac State, be sure to take advantage of this center. Your semester fees go into this, so might as well use it!!

The Well offers great health services besides just the gym. I especially like the counseling services that they provide! I tried a few different counseling groups and a personal therapist. As a counseling grad student, I am learning a lot by just being the client. I am impressed by how compassionate and knowledgeable they are. I definitely would advise CSUS students to go visit some time because you pay for it in your tuition!

Not going to lie, the wait on squats and deadlifts can get pretty intense.

Come early in the morning if you want to work on that booty.

Equipment here are pretty good. Students are nice. A lot of activities to participate in. Not much to complain or write home about.

Come and get fit.

The Well has everything you could ever need and more. It even borders on overkill with its fingerprint recognition entry system and free towel service. Part of me loves it while the other part of me thinks I'd rather do without and have cheaper tuition.

Eh, why complain? The facilities pretty much kick ass and the staff are super friendly.