Columbia University Gym Facilities and Programs: A Comprehensive Guide
Columbia University offers a range of facilities and programs designed to support the health and fitness of its students, faculty, and staff. The primary recreational fitness facility on the Morningside campus is the Marcellus Hartley Dodge Physical Fitness Center, commonly known as Dodge.
Marcellus Hartley Dodge Physical Fitness Center
Located underground in the northern part of campus, the facility was originally built in response to the failure to construct the Morningside Park Gymnasium in the 1960's. Due to Columbia's strapped budget, Dodge was built on a limited budget, which manifested itself in skimping on the interior decoration: "Cinderblock, unfortunately, abounds…"
As of 2007, Dodge was visited by approximately 3,000 users a day, sometimes breaking 4,000 a day during peak periods in winter. When the Tri-Level fitness center was opened after renovation in fall of 1995, usage was at 2,000 a day.
Dodge also houses the Athletics department offices, and a number of training facilities for varsity teams, including the Fencing Room, and the Aldo T. Squash Courts can be reserved for 60 minute blocks.
Equipment and Maintenance
The equipment in Dodge is all leased, making it the only Ivy League gym with all-leased equipment. The majority of equipment is kept on a 4-year lease, while Cardio equipment is kept on 2-year leases. This allows for the regular and frequent updating and replacement of equipment in Dodge. In 2007 the strength training equipment was replaced for a cost of $200,000.
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Fitness Programs and Passes
Columbia University provides various fitness programs to cater to different interests and fitness levels. These programs can be accessed through different types of passes.
All-Class Fitness Pass
This pass combines the Group Fitness, Functional Fitness, and Indoor Cycling offerings.
Group Fitness
One of our longest running and most successful programs, our group fitness pass enables holders to attend unlimited classes during the semester. We offer Zumba, body weight training, sculpt, core, cardio, and yoga classes throughout the week to make it one of the best fitness deals in New York City.
Indoor Cycling
Started in Fall 2023 is the new Indoor Cycling Studio at the Dodge Fitness Center, outfitted with state-of-the-art Z-console Schwinn bikes. Join in on 30-45 minute rides lead by our fantastic team of cycling instructors, designed to challenge and build your power and endurance.
Functional Fitness Small Group Training
Come train in our functional fitness studio where we utilize highly specialized equipment such as suspension trainers (TRX and more), kettlebells, sandbags, and bodyweight training, to build the essential foundations of movement for life. These small group training classes are comprised of a variety of cross-training circuits specially designed by instructors. Or conduct your own workout during open recreation.
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Personal Training
Work one-on-one with a trainer to meet your individual fitness goals.
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