Opened in 2013, the 9,000-square-foot Riverview Fitness Center (RFC) is a state-of-the-art fitness center located inside the first floor of the Riverview Suites Residence Hall.
The RFC is open to full-time students, faculty and staff during the fall and spring semesters. Users scan in at the welcome desk and can checkout towels and sports/fitness equipment at no additional charge with their ID.
Cardio Equipment
Over 25 pieces of Precor and Cybex cardio equipment with integrated screens to watch TV or surf the web. Machines include treadmills, ellipticals, crosstrainers, an upper body ergometer and a spin bike.
Strength Equipment
There is a full circuit of Precor selectorized weight machines, free weights and portable benches, functional trainers, Olympic benches, and squat racks. There is also an area for stretching as well as adjustable benches and medicine and stability balls.
Locker Rooms
Locker room facilities are available to all patrons. There are bathrooms, lockers, showers and a sauna located inside the men's and women's locker rooms. Lockers are for day use only. Locks left at the end of each day will be removed and any items collected from inside the locker will be placed in our lost and found.
Aerobic Studios - Riverview Suites Rooms 154, 155, 158
Three classrooms inside Riverview Suites are converted into aerobic studios in the evenings and are used for group fitness classes and club sport practices. Each room is equipped with state-of-the-art sound systems. Group Fitness classes typically held inside Riverview include Yoga, Zumba, Strength and more! The group fitness classes held inside Riverview Suites are listed on the main Campus Recreation group fitness schedule.
Faculty/Staff Parking
There are 20 available parking spots in the Riverview Suites Garage for faculty and staff. Watch video for faculty/staff directions.
Address: 1291 Middlesex Street, Lowell, MA 01851 (South Campus) Phone: 978-934-6476
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