Welcome to the Beacon Fitness Center!!

The University of Massachusetts Boston’s Beacon Fitness Center is dedicated to the students, alumni, staff and faculty of UMass Boston. The Beacon Fitness Center offers a friendly, healthy environment for workout participants at all levels. The Beacon Fitness Staff is highly trained and routinely sponsors clinics and instruction on personal fitness and health concerns. Programs offered include personal training, aerobics classes, massage therapy, orientations and fitness assessments among other services. The Beacon Fitness Center is located in the McCormack Hall on the first floor.

Membership Information
All students, faculty, staff and alumni are eligible to join the Beacon Fitness Center. Memberships include access to all equipment, classes and services in the Beacon Fitness Center, along with access to the recreation facilities at the Clark Athletic Center.

Student Memberships
Students may join the Beacon Fitness Center at no cost. Just fill out an application form and bring it with your student ID with the current semester sticker to the Beacon Fitness Center. If you do not have a student ID or a current semester sticker, you must obtain one at Student Life (3rd floor, Campus Center) before joining.

Faculty and Staff Memberships
UMass Boston faculty and staff can join the Beacon Fitness Center at a cost of $7.31 per pay period, prorated until June 30 ($190 for a full year). Bring a completed application form and staff ID to the Beacon Fitness Center. If you do not have a staff ID, you must obtain one at Student Life (3rd Floor, Campus Center) before joining. The membership fee can be financed through payroll deduction or by personal check, payable to UMass Boston Athletics. All faculty and staff memberships are valid through June 30.

Alumni Memberships
UMass Boston Alumni can join the Beacon Fitness Center at a cost of $7.31 per bi-weekly period, pro-rated until June 30 ($190 for a full year). You must first obtain an alumni card from the UMass Boston Alumni Association. Next, fill out an application form and bring it with your alumni card to the Beacon Fitness Center. Memberships must be financed through personal check or money order, payable to UMass Boston Athletics.

Membership application


For membership costs or other questions about the Beacon Fitness Center, please call
617-287-6786 or send e-mail to Chris.Fitzgerald@umb.edu

Aerobics Schedule
January 28, 2008 - May 23, 2008

GROUP EXERCISES ARE BROUGHT TO YOU  BY THE UMASS BOSTON FITNESS CENTER, A COMPONENT OF THE ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT.

Tai Chi- a system of physical exercise used to improve and maintain health, tai chi can be helpful in achieving a state of physical and mental relaxation while also strengthening the cardiovascular and immune systems. (Class will offered for 10 weeks beginning March 4, 2008 and ending May 20,2008) *Class will not be held on March 18, 2008and April 22, 2008.

Kripalu Yoga -A mixed-level yoga class, open to both beginners and more experienced students. Uses physical postures, breathing techniques, and deep relaxation to cultivate the many benefits yoga - including strength, flexibility, calm, and overall well-being. *("Sponsored by University Health Services Department Free for all UMB students, faculty and staff are welcome to attend for a fee of $5.00 per class". )

Total Body Conditioning – This class offers a wide range of exercises which concentrate form, toning and overall body reshaping.  Conditioning will consist of a combination of strength training and cardiovascular exercises.

Core Conditioning-  integrates upper, lower and lateral core exercises which focus on abdominal reshaping and conditioning.

Boot Camp-  High intensity conditioning class which combines cardiovascular and strength building exercises into a heart rate increasing workout,

Capoeira Conditioning-  By using a form of Brazilian Martial Arts this class combines dance with body weight movements for a total body workout.

RAD Training- is a 12 hour basic defense course involving classroom/book, practical, optional simulation training.  (Class will meet March 3rd ,4th , and March 10th,11th from 5:30-8:30pm.  Maximum of 12 participants per class.  Includes a $10 certification fee with UMB I.D.)

More classes will be added as the semester continues!

Fitness Assessments

The Beacon Fitness Center offers fitness assessments daily. Assessments are a great way to establish a baseline from which goals can be set and an ideal way to monitor the progress of your workout routine.  A qualified staff member conducts this procedure to ensure the most effective and safe way to attain your fitness goals.

Fitness Consultations

This is an opportunity for a Beacon Fitness Center member to sit down with a member of the fitness staff and talk about goal setting, adequate exercise progression and any other questions a member may have.  This is a great way to get started with your routine or to increase your current level of fitness.

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