Operating rules
Read the Pod-O-Gym operating rules.
How to register for Pod-O-Gym
- Choose a chip card, such as an ISIC, loyalty card, or access token used for another facility. Payment cards cannot be used.
- Scan it five times using the reader by the Pod-O-Gym entrance and remember the exact date and time.
- Email a televizor listed in Contacts or write to admins@pod.cvut.cz. Include the date and time of the scans and your Hydra ID.
Pod-O-Gym
Pod-O-Gym is open every day from 05:00 to 23:00.
At 340 m², Pod-O-Gym is the second-largest gym in the CTU Student Union. It is in the same building as the Podolí canteen; the entrance is on the right-hand side. See Payments for membership-fee information.
You must live at the Podolí dormitory to become a new Pod-O-Gym member. We are not currently registering new external members.
Exercise machines and free weights
The gym contains various HBP exercise machines.
Free weights include dumbbells from 0.5 to 55 kg, kettlebells from 6 to 32 kg, six full-size bars, six smaller specialised bars, and more than one tonne of weights. Most plates are made by Ivanko and StrongGear.
Cardio
Cardio equipment includes two NXT spin bikes, two treadmills, an elliptical trainer, a Concept2 rowing machine, and stationary bikes. The room also has a television.
Tatami room
This 72 m² room has a tatami floor and is equipped for martial-arts training. Equipment includes focus mitts, striking pads, several types of punching bag, boxing gloves, and protective gear. Bring your own hand wraps.
For bodyweight training, the room offers TRX®, BOSU®, Olympic rings, parallel bars, FLEXI-BAR®, medicine balls, battle ropes, and other equipment. Basic recovery and therapeutic aids are also available.
Boulder
Contact instructors: Boulder section in contacts.
The gym also has a small bouldering wall. If you would like to try it, contact the instructors for an introduction and advice on preventing injuries. The same access requirements apply as for the rest of Pod-O-Gym, including reading the operating rules.
Our climbing instructors take care of the bouldering area. You can find their contact details in Contacts. If you have any problems or questions, please write to sportoviste@pod.cvut.cz.
The bouldering area has two parts: classic boulders and the spray wall.
Classic boulders
- One colour indicates a boulder
- Two tapes indicate the starting hold (both hands on one hold) or two holds (each hand on one hold)
- One tape indicates the end of the boulder – the so-called TOP
- Start on the marked hold or holds. You may use the next holds once your whole body is off the ground. A boulder is complete when you follow one colour to the top hold and control it with both hands for about three seconds
Spray Wall
- An ideal part of the boulder where you can show your creativity, come up with your own boulders, and share them with other climbers in the mobile app
- The rules of bouldering in this section are the same
- To view the boulders, download the Boulder Creator app (black and red) and search for the PodoGym room
What can you do with the Boulder Creator app?
- Browse, climb, check off, and rate the classification of boulders already climbed by other climbers
- Create and publish your own boulders so that other climbers can try them
Creating boulders
- Take a photo of the wall and circle the holds that are part of your boulder in the app (each type of circle indicates something different – start, top, feet, hands, etc.)
- Add a name, difficulty, and optional characteristics of the boulder
- Publish and see who climbs your boulder
Climbing
- Record which boulders you have completed and how many attempts each took
Difficulty
- We will use the French scale
- Difficulty 1–9, a–c (we will probably range between 3 and 7)
- In short:
3 < 4 < 5 < 6…a < b < c- Therefore:
5a < 5b < 5c < 6a < 6b… - A
+may appear between grades:5a < 5a+ < 5b
- In the Boulder Creator app
- Grades start at 4, 5, and 5+, then continue like the French scale (5+ corresponds approximately to 5b–5c+)
Problems
If you have any problems or questions, please email j.karban@pod.cvut.cz or v.janacek@pod.cvut.cz.
Sauna
The dry sauna accommodates two to four people. Read the rules and operating instructions before using it.
Reserve the sauna through the reservation system.
Operating rules
Read the sauna operating rules.
Starting and using the sauna
- Reservations must last between one and three hours.
- The sauna is started using the coin-operated machine to the right of the entrance. It accepts 20 Kč and 50 Kč coins.
- One hour costs approximately 90 Kč. After inserting the coins, allow about 45 minutes for the sauna to reach 80–90 °C.
- You are not allowed to directly touch wood in sauna room with any part of your body (applies also to the bottom of your feet). You can only touch wood indirectly through towel or sheet.
- Do not use the sauna under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicating substances.
Cleaning the sauna
- After finishing sauna, you must carefully clean all used surfaces with paper towels and disinfectant located on right side of the main entrance door.
- Floor is to be wiped with mop.
Report any problem or damage to the Pod-O-Gym manager at the beginning of your reservation.
Regular and occasional courses
The selection of free courses changes each semester. They are led by volunteers from among the club’s members.
One occasional course, “How to Train”, is usually held at the beginning of the academic year. It is intended for people who are unsure how to get started or are looking for a training partner.