FAQ
General FAQs
Yes. The front desk attendant can manually check you in. We prefer you bring your card for security reasons but you can still have access to the club without it. You can also enter by using the check button on the club app. Visit your app store to download
Yes! Non-members can bring their children for a fee for a 2 hour time frame. You can also purchase a Pay For Play Punch card: https://store.universalathleticclub.com/collections/kids-at-universal/products/10-kidmazium-visits-for-59-95
You cannot leave the building while your child is in the Kidz Klub. You do not, however have to stay in the Kidz Klub. You can use anything inside the club (Blu, gym equipment, lobby, etc). You just have to remain inside Universal.
We have many members who choose to utilize our aquatics center/group training classes as their main source of exercise and we are so happy that this will be a good fit for you. Our memberships allow access to all areas of the club giving you the option to be flexible with your routine.
No. We would love to have you join us for the day/week and have options to do so.
YES! We provide an integration program that is guaranteed to help you be successful in your journey. There is an option for every fitness level and we will help guide you to the program that is best suited for you.
We have many membership types that allow us to customize each individual membership. We offer discounts for Veterans, young adults and seniors and offer a variety of training programs that you could implement into your membership. We would be happy to discuss the option that would be best suited for you.
Perkville is a special Rewards Program for our members, allowing Universal to show our appreciation for your participation and loyalty. Joining Perkville is not only completely free but you also earn 100 points just for accepting the invitation! Here are just a few other ways to accumulate points which you can later redeem for select products and services at UAC!
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Yards
25 yards
All! Any age is welcome to join us in the pool for swim lessons!
If your child is under 10 years old (regardless of swimming ability), they must be within an arm’s reach of you at all times while in the pool. Any swimmer under the age of 18 has to pass a swim test in order to be in the pool unsupervised.
The Recovery Center is open to Members and the general public.
Seniors FAQs
Not at all. It’s never too late to start. Our programs are designed specifically for all fitness levels, including beginners in their 60s, 70s, 80s, and beyond.
You are in the right place. Our trainers guide you step-by-step and tailor everything to your starting point.
Yes. Safety is our top priority. Every exercise is modified to fit your ability, and our coaches closely monitor form and intensity.
No. We welcome all fitness and experience levels. You join to get in shape. We meet you where you are and progress at your pace.
We offer small group training (free), an indoor track for walking and/or running, water-based exercise, strength training, balance and mobility classes, gentle yoga, live in-person classes and virtual classes as well as recovery services.
Small Group Training gives you personalized coaching in a supportive group setting. These workouts focus on building strength, improving balance, and feeling more confident in everyday life.
Absolutely. We offer aquatic classes. In addition, all of our land-based classes for older adults are low-impact that are easy on the joints while still being highly effective.
Yes. In fact, the right kind of movement can help reduce pain and improve mobility. We tailor everything to your needs.
Yes. We offer Gentle Yoga classes that use a chair for both seated and standing options, with no floor work.
We recommend bringing a personal water bottle with you to exercise. We provide filling stations throughout the club. All other exercise equipment is available for use in the studio.
Adult Strength & Conditioning FAQs
Strength & Conditioning is a coach-led training program designed to help you build strength, improve endurance, increase power, and move more efficiently. Whether you're training for a sport, preparing for an event, or simply want to become stronger and healthier, every program is built around your individual goals.
Strength & Conditioning is for anyone who wants to improve their fitness beyond simply exercising. Whether you're an athlete, weekend warrior, or someone looking to build strength, increase endurance, or move with greater confidence, our coaches will create a program that meets you where you are.
Yes. Universal Athletic Club offers specialized Strength & Conditioning programs for athletes of all ages, including our nationally recognized Parisi Speed School. Athletes develop strength, speed, power, agility, and confidence through structured, sport-specific coaching designed to improve performance and reduce injury risk.
Absolutely. Whether you're preparing for a 5K, marathon, HYROX competition, obstacle race, or another athletic event, our coaches build a program that improves your strength, endurance, conditioning, and mobility so you're ready to perform your best.
Yes. Our programs are designed to improve every aspect of fitness, including strength, power, speed, agility, endurance, and conditioning. Your coach will focus on the areas that matter most to your goals.
Not at all. While many athletes train with us, most of our clients simply want to become stronger, healthier, and more confident. Strength & Conditioning is for anyone who enjoys purposeful training and wants to perform better in everyday life.
We work with children beginning around age 7 through high school, college athletes, adults, and active older adults. Every program is designed around the individual's age, experience, and fitness level to ensure safe, effective progress.
Yes. Every participant receives a program tailored to their goals, current fitness level, and experience. As you improve, your coach adjusts your training to keep you progressing safely and consistently.
With consistent training, you can expect to become stronger, build endurance, improve athletic performance, move more efficiently, and gain confidence. Whether your goal is competing in sports or simply feeling your best, our coaches will help you reach it.
Getting started is easy. Meet with one of our Strength & Conditioning coaches to discuss your goals and complete an initial assessment. We'll recommend the program that's right for you and build a personalized plan to help you become stronger, healthier, and more capable.
Dietitian/Nutrition FAQs
Nutrition Coaching is personalized guidance from our Registered Dietitian to help you eat in a way that supports your goals and fits your lifestyle. Whether you want to lose weight, build muscle, improve your health, increase energy, or simply develop healthier habits, we'll create a realistic plan you can maintain for the long term.
A Registered Dietitian (RD) is a licensed nutrition expert with extensive education, supervised clinical training, and national credentialing. While anyone can call themselves a nutrition coach, a Registered Dietitian provides evidence-based guidance that's tailored to your health history, lifestyle, and goals. You'll receive advice you can trust—not the latest diet trend.
Nutrition Coaching is for anyone who wants to improve their health through better nutrition. Whether you're trying to lose weight, manage a medical condition, improve athletic performance, gain muscle, or simply feel your best, our Registered Dietitian will help you build a plan that's right for you.
Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) tracks how your body responds to the foods you eat throughout the day. This allows our Registered Dietitian to provide personalized recommendations based on your body's unique response—not guesswork. The result is smarter food choices, better energy, and sustainable habits that fit your lifestyle.
Rather than handing you a restrictive meal plan that's difficult to maintain, we help you build healthy eating habits that work in real life. Depending on your goals, you'll receive personalized meal suggestions, portion guidance, recipes, and practical strategies you can stick with for years—not just a few weeks.
No. We don't believe in crash diets or eliminating all of your favorite foods. Our goal is to help you develop a balanced, sustainable way of eating that supports your goals while fitting your lifestyle. The best nutrition plan is one you can actually maintain.
Nutrition and exercise are most effective when they work together. Our Registered Dietitian collaborates with your trainer to align your nutrition with your workouts, helping you lose fat, build muscle, improve recovery, and reach your goals more efficiently.
Yes. Our Registered Dietitian can provide nutrition guidance for concerns such as weight management, diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, digestive health, and overall wellness. Every recommendation is based on your individual health needs and goals.
Progress is tracked using the metrics that matter most to your goals. This may include body composition, weight, eating habits, energy levels, athletic performance, Continuous Glucose Monitoring data, and how you feel each day. As you progress, your plan evolves with you.
Schedule a consultation with our Registered Dietitian to discuss your goals, lifestyle, and health history. Together, you'll create a personalized nutrition plan designed to help you achieve lasting results—without restrictive dieting or guesswork.
Cafe FAQs
- If you have a debit or credit card on file (COF) you can charge that card.
- You may use a debit card, credit card or ApplePay that you hand to us and we swipe it at the time of purchase.
- You may purchase a gift card for yourself from the front desk and load it with whatever dollar amount you want and use the gift card to pay for your purchases.
- We accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover.
We have whole milk, skim milk and unsweetened vanilla or chocolate almond milk. We have limited availability of 2% milk.
- Vanilla Whey
- Chocolate Whey
- NOTE: Our whey proteins have an enzyme added that eliminates the lactose in the whey which is what usually causes most people discomfort with whey or milk-based products. This means you may be able to use our whey without the intestinal discomfort.
- Vanilla Plant (vegan)
- Chocolate Plant (vegan)
- NOTE: Because the plant protein is more expensive, there is an up charge of $1.50 plus tax if you substitute this for the whey protein
- If you add it to a shake without protein there is a $2.00 plus tax charge
- NOTE: Because the plant protein is more expensive, there is an up charge of $1.50 plus tax if you substitute this for the whey protein
We’re sorry, but these are proprietary to our vendor, PFC (Performance Food Centers) and to us because we are their client. We may tell you the ingredients in the shake, but not the measurements.
- No, we do not add scoops of sugar to our shakes.
- The puree we use is whole foods (100% pure fruits and vegetables).
- A few of the flavor add-ins such as the Chai Tea, Latte and Mocha Java will have some sugar in the blend mix.
- Yes, they are gluten free.
- The only thing that is NOT gluten free is the granola, the oats and the fiber blend add-in (Get Regular).
- Yes, within 30 to 45 minutes you want to refuel your body from your workout. This will keep your metabolism elevated and continuing to burn fat rather than your muscle.
- Ideally, you should replace all the calories you burned during your workout for optimal results. This is even if you are trying to lose weight. This keeps the furnace burning at an optimal level.
Yes, you may! We have pre-order forms at the café with the standard shakes listed, but you may write in a current or previous shake of the month. If it is a milk-based shake, then list if you want whole, skim or almond milk.
- Protein is a basic food group. Protein in the body builds and restores muscle.
- Our protein is very clean.
- Protein in a powdered form such as we use in our shakes, is no different than the protein you would get in a burger, chicken or protein bar, for example.
- Our protein is perfectly safe for your child and is a well-balanced meal in a cup.
- Yes, we will gladly work with you to figure out what you can have in your shake and still enjoy it. There are a myriad of options available.
- We have a nut free blender we can use upon request for those who have nut allergies. We take extra precautions in serving your shake as well as in the cleaning and sanitizing of the blender cup and lid. Just ask us to make the shake in the nut free blender. This means no almond milk may be used in this blender,
- Yes, we have nutritional information on all of our shakes. Just ask a café attendant and we will gladly help you. If it is busy, we may need to ask you to wait a moment so we can get caught up taking the orders and then spend the time needed giving you our undivided attention. We are here to help you!
BLU Spa & Salon is open to Members and the general public.