Boston University Fitness & Recreation Center
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Features

Gerald Tsai, Jr Fitness Center

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Keep fit in our 18,000 square foot weight training and cardiovascular conditioning area. The Fitness Center offers the latest in exercise equipment, from free weights to selectorized weight systems, to treadmills and ellipticals. Check out our Trixster bikes for a workout in a virtual environment.

Aquatic Center

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Aquatic CenterThis beautiful facility features two swimming pools to accommodate all types of users. The Recreation Pool serves special groups and the general student population, while the Competition Pool accommodates the Varsity teams and other lap-swimming individuals, classes, or competing groups. The Competition Pool is an amazing 10-lane by 16-lane pool with the ability to change from meters to yards by use of a movable bulkhead, set according to activity. The depth slopes from 7 feet to 13.5 feet, appropriate for water polo, synchronized swimming, and diving. The Recreation Pool has many features for working out, playing, and just plain relaxing. Jog against a water current in the lazy river, join a shallow water aerobics class, or get a group of friends together to play water volleyball!  This smaller pool also features three 20-yard lanes, a zero depth ramp for wheelchairs, and slopes from three feet to five feet in depth. At 86 degrees, the warm water is a great therapeutic space, as well as ideal for teaching beginners and children. After a long day of classes and studying, take in a relaxing soak in the 15-person whirl pool or chill out on a floating mat.

Climbing Wall

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Indoor Rock Climbing, an exciting sport that has been gaining popularity in the United States, emphasizes strength, endurance, balance, and flexibility. But rock climbing is more than just a work-out: it challenges your mind and your body. The Barreca Climbing Wall, located within the Fitness & Recreation Center, provides a safe and fun atmosphere for climbers of all ages and abilities. With routes ranging in difficulty from 5.4 to 5.12 (YDS), both beginners and experienced climbers alike will find something to challenge themselves. The Wall is available for use by all members of the Boston University and greater Boston communities with a valid FitRec membership, by taking one of our classes or through a private or semi-private rental.

Dance Theatre

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The state-of-the-art 230-seat dance studio/theatre, Boston University is able to create a balance between educational programs that benefit our students, outreach programs that serve the Boston communityDance Theatre, and rental opportunities that meet the needs of nonprofit and commercial entities. The space is outfitted with all the amenities that make it an ideal teaching environment, desirable concert hall and attractive facility for special events. The central Boston location, box office services, light and sound package, competitive pricing and wheel chair accessibility make it a viable rental facility.

Elevated Jogging Track

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When it's cold and snowy outside, nothing is more popular than our 1/7 mile indoor jogging and walking track. Suspended over our multipurpose 4- Court Gymnasium, the track is a great place for informal use - jogging or catching up with friends while walking! This area also contains the speed and heavy bags.

 

Gymnasia

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The Fitness & Recreation Center boasts 7 courts of gymnasium space. The 3-Court Gymnasium has been essential in the development of our intramural sports programs, like indoor soccer and floor hockey. This space allows us to accommodate more players! Club Sports, like badminton and volleyball, now have a great place to practice and compete.
The 4-Court Gym is used for everything from structured instructional time to open recreation for basketball and volleyball. This gymnasium has the elevated jogging track around its perimeter.

Multipurpose Fitness Rooms

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There are several rooms throughout the facility that are suited for dance, yoga, group cycling, aerobics, Pilates and martial arts.

Policies and Procedures for Drop In Member Use of multi-use rooms

Racquetball and Squash Courts

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Racquetball and Squash CourtsUnique to this facility is the four racquetball and two international squash courts. Members are able to reserve court time. For those of you who are new to the these sports, we offer instructional classes each semester. The facility also hosts a Pro Shop, so you can pick up a new racquet or balls on your way to your match!

 

The Ryan Center for Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation

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With orthopedic medicine, rehabilitation services, The Ryan Center provides exceptional care to a wide variety of athletes.

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