At Emerson College, we understand that the physical and emotional well-being of our community members impacts their success inside and outside of the classroom and office. We offer free Fitness Center memberships to all students and full-time faculty and staff in order to promote daily physical activity.
Thanks to our brand-new, centrally located Fitness Center in Piano Row, it couldn’t be easier to squeeze in a workout between classes or after work. The 13,000-square-foot facility, which spans the first floor and Lower Level 1 (L1) of Piano Row, features a range of state-of-the-art equipment purchased specifically with the new location in mind.
Our experienced Fitness Center staff are on hand to provide guidance and answers to your questions. Just be sure to fill out a membership enrollment form before your first visit!
Location and Hours
The Fitness Center is located on the first floor and L1 of Piano Row at 150 Boylston Street. Hours of operation are:
- Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.;
- Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.;
- Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.;
- Sunday, 12:00 to 8:00 p.m.
To stay informed on any changes in hours of operation, please follow the Fitness Center’s Instagram at @ecfitnesscenter.
Equipment and Space
The following equipment can be found across the Center’s two levels:
- 10 Hammer Strength half-racks with lifting platforms (main level)
- 2 Smith machines (1 on the main level, 1 on L1)
- 2 separate dumbbell areas with 7 adjustable benches each (main level and L1)
- 4 dual adjustable cable stations (L1)
- Hammer Strength selectorized strength machines (L1)
- 4 stepmills
- 4 Hammer Strength HD non-motorized treadmills
- 11 Life Fitness Aspire treadmills
- 5 Life Fitness Aspire cross-trainers (ellipticals)
- 4 Hammer Strength HD Airbikes
On L1, a studio space is available for stretching, yoga, and work with light dumbbells. It is equipped with studio bars and Life Fitness indoor cycling bikes.
Locker Rooms
The Fitness Center has two gender-neutral locker rooms and individual men’s and women’s locker rooms. All have showers, restrooms, and lockers that are available for day use.
The locker rooms will close 30 minutes prior to the Fitness Center's scheduled closing time.
Membership Enrollment
Membership is free for all students and full-time faculty and staff. Part-time faculty and staff pay a $50 fee each semester. All community members who want to use the Fitness Center will need to fill out a new membership form/waiver. This is mandatory and you will not be able to use the Fitness Center until it is complete.
Contact Us
For additional questions about the Fitness Center, reach us by phone at 617-824-8692 or email at fitness_center [at] emerson.edu (fitness_center[at]emerson[dot]edu). You may also email Associate Athletics Director Ron Smithers at ronald_smithers [at] emerson.edu (ronald_smithers[at]emerson[dot]edu).
