Alvernia University's Physical Education Center (PEC) offers students, staff, faculty and alumni a gym, weight and cardio facilities, a fitness studio and various recreation classes. All users are required to complete a waiver before using the facilities and present their Alvernia University ID upon entering the weight and cardio room. The weight room offers free weights ranging from 5-100 lbs. in 5 lb. increments, as well as incline benches, bench press stations and squatting stations. The free weights are complimented by both Hammer Strength and Life Fitness weight lifting machines. The cardio room offers a wide range of options including treadmills, stationary bikes, ellipticals and rowing machines. The cardio room is equipped with five televisions which may be tuned into through your FM radio. The fitness studio offers a cushioned floor, ceiling to floor mirrors and a television with DVD player and numerous fitness/strength DVDs. The fitness studio also has both large and small physio balls and yoga mats and hosts some of the recreation classes offered at Alvernia.