Fitness
Inspire your holistic wellbeing and success and make it a lifelong pursuit.
Keep your life balanced, active and healthy. Take advantage of the nonstop fitness activities from SFSU’s Campus Recreation department in the state-of-the-art Mashouf Wellness Center on campus.
All matriculated Gator students receive an automatic membership to the Mashouf Wellness Center as part of their enrollment. SFSU employees and alumni are also eligible to join with a paid membership. The center is open Mondays – Thursdays, 7 a.m. – 10 p.m., and Fridays – Sundays, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., when classes are in session.
In SFSU’s Gymnasium building, the Kinesiology Department offers elective courses in martial arts, aerobics, yoga, jogging, weight training, personal defense and more. These courses are zero to two units.
Fitness Programs
Get it in your way: through open recreation, group fitness, personal training or the climbing wall.
Utilize cardio equipment including treadmills, ellipticals, stepmills, stationary bicycles, rowers and ergometers. Visit the Mashouf Wellness Center gymnasiums for pickup basketball, badminton and indoor soccer.
Stay energized, motivated and ready to conquer the semester. From heart-pounding cardio to Zen-inducing yoga, we have something for everyone. Group fitness classes are instructor-led workout sessions that involve a group of participants performing exercises together. These classes are held in cutting-edge fitness studios and include aerobics, Zumba®, yoga, strength training, cycling and more. Group fitness classes can be a great way to stay motivated, meet new people and achieve fitness goals in a supportive and fun environment.
This student-led program will assist you at each step of your fitness journey. Whether you are an experienced gym rat or completely new to the gym, our personal trainers will help you achieve your goals by creating an individualized exercise program tailored to your interests and lifestyle. Our mission is to help you feel comfortable navigating the gym, become knowledgeable of gym equipment and proper exercise techniques, and advocate for positive lifestyle changes and behaviors.
At 41 feet tall, the Climbing Wall is one of the most memorable experiences of the Mashouf Wellness Center. It offers a varying degree of difficulty for both new and experienced climbers.