The Nine Columbia includes a dedicated fitness and spa space within its USC off-campus apartments, giving residents access to strength training, cardio equipment, and recovery features inside the building.
What Fitness and Spa Amenities Are Available?
- Treadmills
- Elliptical machines
- Adjustable weight benches
- Dumbbell rack with free weights
- Plate-loaded strength machines
- Cable machine
- Seated leg extension machine
- Wall-mounted smart fitness mirrors
- Mounted flat-screen TV
- Sauna
Cardio and Strength Equipment
The fitness center includes a mix of cardio machines and weight equipment arranged across the training floor. Cardio equipment provides options for running, cycling, and endurance sessions, while weight equipment supports both machine-based and free-weight training. Equipment is positioned to allow movement between stations without crowding, creating clear workout zones rather than a single condensed area.
Mirrors and Training Space
Smart fitness mirrors line portions of the workout area, functioning as interactive training devices rather than standard wall mirrors. Residents can follow guided workouts, track performance metrics, and use on-screen instruction during strength or cardio sessions. The digital displays add structured programming to the space while keeping the layout open and the equipment easy to access.
Sauna for Recovery
A sauna is located within the fitness and spa area, offering a separate space to relax and recover in dry heat after workouts. The enclosed room creates a distinct recovery area away from the main training floor, so residents can step out of a lift or cardio session and transition into a calmer setting.
After workouts or long days on campus, residents often use the sauna as a place to relax and reset. It can become part of a regular fitness routine or a way to wind down after recreational sports and time in the gym. With the sauna located in the building, recovery is convenient and doesn’t require leaving the property or arranging access elsewhere.
Trying to picture your routine in the fitness and spa spaces? Visit The Nine Columbia for an in-person tour to see how everything is arranged.
