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Boston University Fitness and Recreation Center

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4.3

915 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215

(617) 358-3740 Website Directions

About

Boston University Fitness and Recreation Center is a large, multi-level facility located within the John Hancock Student Village. The center features a variety of amenities including a swimming pool, a therapeutic hot tub, a dry sauna located in the pool locker room, an indoor track with airflow, rock climbing, basketball courts with wooden floors, and various exercise rooms for individual or group activities such as dance fitness classes. The facility provides multiple sections for free weights, including core lifts like bench, deadlift, and squat, alongside dozens of treadmills and a wide variety of other machines and fitness tools. The environment is clean and generally well-maintained, though some equipment is undergoing renovation. Locker rooms include showers, but some soap dispensers may be broken and ventilation in the men's locker room can be an issue. Staff-only locker rooms are also available. Day passes are available for use, and there is parking available at the location. The facility can become crowded and packed during peak hours and around lunchtime, and the layout can be difficult to navigate.

Boston University’s Fitness & Recreation Center (FitRec) is a comprehensive fitness and recreation center serving BU students, faculty, staff, alumni, families, and the broader community. FitRec offers fitness and recreation facilities, aquatics, group exercise, personal training, club and intramura…
From its website www.bu.edu

Frequently asked questions

Answers based on the Google Maps reviews

The facility is described as a clean environment.

The gym offers various exercise rooms and dance fitness classes.

The equipment is new and in good condition.

There is an indoor track and dozens of treadmills available.

There is a dry sauna located in the pool locker room.

Amenities include a swimming pool, hot tub, indoor track, rock climbing, basketball courts, and various exercise rooms.

There is plenty of parking available.

The facility is very large with multiple levels, though some find the layout difficult to navigate and the space crowded during peak hours.

There are multiple sections for free weights, including core lifts like bench, deadlift, and squat.

Shower facilities are available, though some soap dispensers in the locker rooms may be broken.

Day passes are available for use.

There is a wide variety of machines, weights, and fitness tools available.

The gym is often very crowded and packed, especially during peak hours and around lunchtime.

There are basketball court facilities with nice wooden floors.

The facility is generally well-maintained, though some equipment is undergoing renovation.

The facility features a swimming pool, a large hot tub, and a sauna.

There is good airflow on the running track.

There is a well-maintained swimming pool and a therapeutic hot tub.

The gym is a place to meet and talk to other students.

Locker rooms include showers and a sauna, but some users find the lockers and soap dispensers lacking.

The gym is in a good location.
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