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Fitness Facilities, Classes and Events
Fitness Facilities & Discounts
Group Fitness Classes
On Campus Facilities
Allendale Campus - Rec Center, Pool and Kelly Family Sports Center
Free access for faculty and staff with a GVSU ID card. Benefit eligible faculty and staff can get a free membership for their families by filling out a form at the rec center front desk or on the website under the membership tab.
The GVSU pool is only available limited open lap and swim hours, these hours can be found on the website under the Fieldhouse aquatic center tab.
The Kelly Family Sports Center track and turf is available limited hours each day if available at all, the open hours can be found on the website under the Kelly Family Sports Center tab.
Visit the Fieldhouse website
Winter Hall, Grand Rapids
Free access for faculty and staff members with access card. To obtain access to the workout room faculty and staff must submit an access request form.
Workout room includes treadmills, elliptical machines, stationary bicycles, free weights, weight machines and floor mats. Male and female locker room with shower is available on site.
Area Gym Membership Discounts
Family Fitness Centers
Family Fitness Centers and Fitzone for Women Clubs are offering special corporate membership rates for all Grand Valley State University Faculty, Staff and their immediate family members.
Family Fitness Centers and Fitzone for Women Clubs offer 14 West Michigan Locations as well as 24 keycard access. To learn more about this special membership offer and register for a 30-Day Free Trial Pass simply click the link below or copy and paste it into your web browser to visit their website and register.
Traverse City Bay Area YMCA
- Membership perks
- Rates
- Application-print and turn in when signing up for membership.
- Member handbook
Faculty and Staff Group Fitness
Virtual Options for Faculty and Staff
Strength training, interval and cardio workouts available online-visit our YouTube workout videos channel.
Additional Facebook Live options through Recreation and Wellness
FREE Virtual Classes
Winter 2021-January 5-April 30
Spring/Summer 2021-May 3-August 27 (no classes week of July 5)
The GVSU Human Resources team recognizes the value of self-care and physical activity during the COVID-19 pandemic. After careful consideration and deliberation, the wellness program is offering virtual faculty and staff group exercise via the Zoom platform at no cost to participants.
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