Students wanting access to a fitness center may use one these facilities at a discounted rate. In addition, adjuncts may often use the fitness center where they teach; see your campus for more information.

Baruch Fitness Center

The Baruch Fitness Center is available to all matriculated students of the Graduate Center for $100 annual fee. A Baruch Fitness Center ID is required.

Steps to obtaining a Baruch Fitness Center ID:

1. Get a letter from the Registrar stating that you are a matriculated GC student.
2. Take the letter to the Baruch Fitness Center Office.
3. Your picture will be taken.
4. Payment of $100 (check only) will be requested.
5. You will receive a picture ID.

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John Jay College Cardiovascular Fitness Center

Graduate Center students are also welcome to use the John Jay College Cardiovascular Fitness Center (899 Tenth Avenue, Suite 601) for a $275 annual fee (half-year membership is available for $137.50). For John Jay, students must first have a physical examination ($25 on-site exams are available twice a year). For further information, contact Ron Goss at 212.237.8367. Medical Referral forms can be downloaded here.

Fitness Classes at the Graduate Center

The Graduate Center offers fitness classes at reduced rates for students, staff and faculty through the Student Affairs office. Classes include Pilates, Hatha Yoga, and Yoga for Beginners Information on classes is available from the Student Affairs office, at 1-212-817-7400, Room 7301, studentaffairs@gc.cuny.edu. Pre-registration, including a $10 registration fee, and payment is required before the first class for all classes.

Pilates
Pilates improves core strength and balances the muscles around the joints, improving the way your body functions, looks and feels. Instructor: Jeanette Palmer

• Pilates Session A, 4p-5:15p Tuesdays $50 GC Students, $72 Staff and Faculty, $90 Community Members
  Feb. 2, Feb. 9, Feb. 16, Feb. 23, March 2, March 9
• Pilates Session B, 4p-5:15p Tuesdays $50 GC Students, $72 Staff and Faculty, $90 Community Members
  Feb. 4, Feb. 11, Feb. 18, Feb. 25, March 4, March 11

Hatha Yoga
Bodily Postures (asanas), deep relaxation, breath control (pranayama), and mental concentration create a supple and relaxed body, increase vitality and promote radiant health. Please bring your own yoga mat, towel or blanket. Instructor: Candice Holdorf

• Hatha Yoga Session A, 12:00p-1:00p (Mondays) $45 GC Students, $60 Staff and Faculty, $75 Community Members
  Feb. 1, Feb.8, Feb. 22, March 1, March 8, March 15
• Hatha Yoga Session B, 12:00p-1:00p (Mondays) $45 GC Students, $60 Staff and Faculty, $75 Community Members
  Feb. 3, Feb.10, Feb. 24, March 3, March 10, March 17

Yoga for Beginners
Yoga is not merely a form of physical exercise, it is meditation in motion. Beginners and experienced students alike will reap benefits from this class, which includes detailed explanation and demonstration of fundamental poses, simple sun salutations, and basic breathing and meditation techniques. The slow-moving pace helps to reduce stress while building stamina, focus, confidence, and grace. Please bring your own yoga mat, towel or blanket. Instructor: Michelle Morrison

• Yoga for Beginners Session A, 5:30p-6:30p (Thursdays) $45 GC Students, $60 Staff and Faculty, $75 Community Members
  Feb. 4, Feb. 11, Feb. 18, Feb. 25, March 4, March 11