How UF’s gyms are handling COVID-19 Gyms will be increasing capacity and requiring students to be cleared for campus Students exit UF's Southwest Rec Center on a Sunday night. Photo by Harrison Diamond | The Independent Florida Alligator To adapt to a busier campus this Spring while keeping students safe, UF’s gyms increased capacity, required students to be cleared for campus and closed certain spaces. At Southwest Recreation Center, the weight room’s capacity has increased from 70 to 100 people, and the cardio spaces now have a capacity of over 100 people, Marty Dempsey, associate director for facility operations for all UF facilities, said.