The Ilmotion gym in the campus sports hall

Individual use of the gym

You are welcome to use the ILMOTION fitness room on an individual basis for your own training. 

Use is restricted exclusively to students and staff of TU Ilmenau! Therefore, unlike regularly scheduled classes, individual training sessions are not covered by the insurance provided by the Unfallkasse Thüringen.

 

To use the fitness room, you must book an induction session (duration: 1 hour).

   

Fitness centre usage fees (ILMOTION Card):

€70 per semester* for students

€95 per semester* for staff

* Validity: 31 March in the winter semester or 30 September in the summer semester

 

Opening hours:

Mon–Fri: 07:00–22:30 (excluding class times; please check the timetable)

Sat: 09:00 – 18:00

Induction to the gym from the 2026/2027 winter semester onwards

The university gym is used by students and staff independently, without constant supervision by trainers in the training area. As the gym is used independently, a compulsory induction is required before training begins.

The aim is to ensure that all students and staff, before using the gym for the first time,

  • are familiar with the applicable rules of use and house regulations,
  • are aware of and comply with the access requirements,
  • have mastered the basic safety rules,
  • understand the essential principles of strength training,
  • are able to use equipment and perform exercises safely and appropriately,
  • know how to respond in the event of discomfort, injury or technical problems.
 

The induction is designed to prepare you for safe and independent training. It does not constitute individual training advice, medical advice or ongoing training supervision.

Please note: Existing users must also attend the gym induction during the 2026/2027 winter semester. This is valid for a further three semesters and users can provide proof of attendance beyond this period by presenting their attendance documentation.

The process in brief:

Book an induction session onlineAttend the induction → Registration for theILMOTION CARD via USZ → Receive abooking confirmation with payment details by email → Immediate payment by bank transfer → Receipt of confirmation of payment receipt by email → Independent use of the fitness room

Payment

The payment of the fee is made by bank transfer. More information here.

You will find all information about the bank transfer on the respective booking confirmation, which you will receive by e-mail after a successful booking. Please, state the correct reference, when transfering the money. The transfer of the amount due is to be made immediately after the booking!

Activation Thoska card

The ILMOTION fitness rooms and the changing rooms are equipped with Thoska locks.

The unlocking takes place after the payment of the due fee. The access to the fitness room is done by putting on the unlocked Thoska card, which has to be activated in the foyer of the Campus Sports Hall at the terminal before each training.

In case of problems with the Thoska card and the Thoska locks, please contact the facility manager (sporthalle.hallenwart@tu-ilmenau.de).

Notes on use

  • the hall rules of the campus sports hall apply
  • Use of the ILMOTION only with activated Thoska Card
  • every user of the ILMOTION must be able to show his Thoska Card and his Ilmotion Card (digital or print) at any time on demand, who cannot show his access authorization (Thoska Card) will be excluded from the training.
  • three important things to bring for EVERY training: Thoska card, CLEAN spare pair of sneakers, towel
  • it is not allowed to store (sports)bags/backpacks/jackets in the fitness room, but they have to be locked in the lockers provided

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