Finding a Gym

Although there is not a gym specifically dedicated to NYU housestaff, there are several discounted options available.

All NYU employees including housestaff are eligible for membership to the University’s Athletic Centers – The Palladium Athletic Facility and the Jerome S. Coles Sports and Recreation Center.  Membership fees are based on an academic calendar from September through August.  Prorated fees are available for individuals who are joining after September.  Membership allows housestaff to access both the Palladium and Coles Sports and Recreation Center.  Annual membership for NYU Housestaff for the 2005-2006 academic year is $375.  Prices are subject to change for 2006-2007.

The Palladium Athletic Facility
140 East 14th Street (between Third and Fourth Avenues)
(212) 992-8500 (general)    (212) 992-8511 (membership)
http://www.nyu.edu/palladiumathleticfacility

The Palladium features:
-An L-shaped, aerodynamically designed pool with lap swimming and a diving pool.
-A 3,140 square-foot weight room complete with free weights and a FitLinxx workout system
-A 3,433 square-foot aerobic fitness room dedicated to cardio equipment, including treadmills, elliptical trainers, and exercycles
-A regulation size basketball court.
-A spinning room.
-Popular classes such as spinning, yoga, and belly dancing.
-A 30-foot-high indoor climbing center (temporarily closed for construction)
-A lounge area, which overlooks both the pool and the main gym area, with two flat-screen plasma TVs, a snack bar, and a pro-shop that sells NYU athletic merchandise.

Jerome S. Coles Sports and Recreation Center
181 Mercer Street (corner of Bleecker and Mercer)
(212) 998-2020 (general)  (212) 998-2045 (membership)
http://www.nyuathletics.com/coles/facilities.asp

Coles features:

1. A 1/6-mile, three-lane, rooftop running track
2. A multipurpose fieldhouse/arena with five courts for basketball, volleyball, tennis, and badminton.
3. A natatorium with an NCAA regulation swimming pool and diving tank
4. Five squash courts and five handball/racquetball courts
5. A large, modern weight-training room.
6. Individual rooms for wrestling/judo, fencing, physical fitness/calisthenics, dance, and exercise prescription instruction.
7. A rock climbing wall.

Rubin Hall
There is a 24 hour work-out room located in the basement of Rubin Hall (one of the school of medicine residences).
This gym is equipped with stairmasters, bikes, treadmills, and a variety of Nautilus machines and free weights.

Membership can be obtained at the Students Activities Office (212) 263-5647 and costs approximately $130 per year.

Private Gyms
There are several private gyms in the neighborhood surrounding the medical center including New York Sports Club and Crunch Fitness.  The Recreation Department at the Office of Organizational Development and Learning has negotiated reduced rate memberships at Crunch Fitness.