Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Fitness Programs offered through Berklee's LiveWell Initiative?

Fall 2009 and Spring 2010 Fitness Offerings for Berklee Students

Five Area Clubs (including branches) provide discounted student membership. Programs have been further reduced at Tennis and Racquet Club Fitness Center, Boston Kung Fu Tai Chi Institute, Healthworks for Women (5 locations), Simmons College Fitness Center, and the Greater Boston YMCA (17 locations) are partially subsidized by Berklee’s strategic initiative LiveWell. Questions may be directed to livewell@berklee.edu or phone 617-747-2411.

1. Tennis & Racquet Club Fitness Center

Conveniently located, newly renovated, comprehensive weight training equipment and a cardiovascular fitness center, personal trainer

Free three visits between Sept 2-26

939 Boylston Street – Ground Floor

Phone: 617-536-4630 Manager: Tom Dobbins

tandr.org

Student Hours: M-F 6am-4pm and 7pm-11pm and Sat + Sun 10am-8pm – unlimited use

Semester fitness membership (Sept 2 – Dec 20, 2009) for $90, payable directly to Tennis & Racquet Club (check, credit card, and cash)

2. Boston Kung Fu Tai Chi Institute

Over 20 years instructing the Berklee community in Tai Chi, Kung Fu, and Kickboxing. Close to campus.

Free Week Trial Membership Sept 2 - 26

883 Boylston Street, 4th Floor

Phone: (617) 262-0600 taichi.com

Owners/Instructors: Yao Li, Joshua Grant

Memberships: Fee: $90 for semester (Sept 1-Dec 20), payable directly to BKFTC

3. The YMCA of Greater Boston Huntington Ave Branch

YMCA Huntington Ave will hold Open Houses for Berklee Community. Great Savings. Membership includes pool, over 40 weekly group classes, a huge selection of strength training equipment, courts, use of any of their 17 facilities

Phone: (617) 927-8255 ymcaboston.org

Membership Director: Xavier Rhinehart

Single membership: $37.50/month with joining fee. Payable directly to the YMCA

Open Houses: 5am - 11pm on

Wednesday, September 9, Thursday, September 17, Wednesday, September 23 andThursday, October 1

Join on any of these dates and your joining fee of $50 will be waived.

Phone: (617) 927-8255

Website: ymcaboston.org

Membership: Xavier Rhinehart

A variety of programs. Single membership: $37.50/month with joining fee. Payable directly to the Y

4. Simmons College Fitness Center

300 The Fenway Contact: livewell@berklee.edu

simmons.edu/athletics/facilities/holmes/index.php

Memberships: Limited to 45, Fee: $90/ semester

Memberships go on sale at The Bursar on Wednesday, September 9.


5. Healthworks for Women

Wide variety of classes offered and workout at your choice of 5 locations including nearby 441 Stuart Street (Copley Square/Back Bay)

Phone: (617) 859-7700

healthworksfitness.com

Membership: Stephanie Nelson

Membership fees: $53-$43/ month; Student promotion –check Announcements.

LiveWell Website: http://www.berklee.net/st/Livewell_Information.html

LiveWell Updates also posted on my.berklee.net > Announcements

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