UMass Boston

Spin Express - 12:15pm with Iván 
Location: BFC - Cycling Studio

Short on time? No worries - join us for our abbreviated Spin class for a brief cardio boost! This class is for anyone seeking a fun and energetic workout. See you on our short ride! Registration opens 24 hours in advance.

Vinyasa Flow - 3pm with Bella 
Location: BFC - Multi Purpose Room

Vinyasa Flow moves at a steady, intentional pace, linking breath with movement in seamless sequences that allow you to be fully present. As you flow, you’ll build strength, find balance, and cultivate inner peace through dynamic movement and mindful breath. Whether you're new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, join Bella in this energizing and creative practice. Registration opens 24 hours in advance.

Mat Pilates - 5:00pm with Alyssa 
Location: BFC - Multi Purpose Room

Mat Pilates is a low-impact workout that focuses on core strength, posture, and flexibility by performing a series of exercises on the floor. No previous experience is required! Registration opens 24 hours in advance.

Total Body - 12:15pm with Sarah
Location: BFC – Multi Purpose Room

Total Body is exactly that- a full body workout that combines resistance training with cardio movements in a 45-minute circuit style format. During class we'll warm up, hit upper body, lower body, and core, and cool down with enough time to get back to class or work! Registration opens 24 hours in advance.

Stretch Fit - 3pm with Tupaq
Location: BFC - Multi Purpose Room                                                                              

This class will focus on improving mobility, stability, and flexibility within muscles and joints to assist in movement efficiency. Through dynamic stretching, foam rolling, and mobility/stability drills, participants will increase range of motion, reduce muscle stiffness, and increase overall body performance. Registration opens 24 hours in advance.

Hatha Yoga - 5pm with Mike 
Location: BFC - Multi Purpose Room

This class is aimed to increase flexibility, mobility, strength, and balance in a judgement free zone. Every class is designed around your needs and will leave you feeling relaxed, calm, and accomplished. All levels welcome! Registration open 24 hours in advance.

Vinyasa Flow - 7am with Bella 
Location: BFC - Multi Purpose Room

Vinyasa Flow moves at a steady, intentional pace, linking breath with movement in seamless sequences that allow you to be fully present. As you flow, you’ll build strength, find balance, and cultivate inner peace through dynamic movement and mindful breath. Whether you're new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, join Bella in this energizing and creative practice. Registration opens 24 hours in advance.

Hatha Yoga - 12:15pm with Jyoti 
Location: BFC - Multi Purpose Room

This class is aimed to increase flexibility, mobility, strength, and balance in a judgement free zone. Every class is designed around your needs and will leave you feeling relaxed, calm, and accomplished. All levels welcome! Registration open 24 hours in advance.

All Levels Vinyasa - 4pm with Maria

Location: BFC - Multi Purpose Room

Join us as we flow with our breath from pose to pose, increasing flexibility and strength, while learning to listen to the cues of the body. This class offers a practice that is tuned into the inner experience, which starts with breath work, continues into fluid warm-up sequences, culminating in a couple of fiery sequences, ending with deep, slow holding poses for ultimate release of tension held in the body. A mini-meditation and savasana allow all to end practice into a restful, reflective space. Registration opens 24 hours in advance.

Mat Pilates - 5:30pm with Alyssa 
Location: BFC - Multi Purpose Room

Mat Pilates is a low-impact workout that focuses on core strength, posture, and flexibility by performing a series of exercises on the floor. No previous experience is required! Registration opens 24 hours in advance.

Spin Express - 12:15pm with Iván 
Location: BFC - Cycling Studio

Short on time? No worries - join us for our abbreviated Spin class for a brief cardio boost! This class is for anyone seeking a fun and energetic workout. See you on our short ride! Registration opens 24 hours in advance.

Hatha Yoga - 4:00pm with Mike 
Location: BFC - Multi Purpose Room

This class is aimed to increase flexibility, mobility, strength, and balance in a judgement free zone. Every class is designed around your needs and will leave you feeling relaxed, calm, and accomplished. All levels welcome! Registration open 24 hours in advance.

Vinyasa Flow - 11am with Jyoti 
Location: BFC - Multi Purpose Room

Vinyasa Flow moves at a steady, intentional pace, linking breath with movement in seamless sequences that allow you to be fully present. As you flow, you’ll build strength, find balance, and cultivate inner peace through dynamic movement and mindful breath. Whether you're new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, join Jyoti in this energizing and creative practice. Registration opens 24 hours in advance.

Fitness Consultation: Free

• A Fitness Consultation is a one-on-one session with one of our personal trainers to set goals, learn about fitness programs, and get acclimated to exercise equipment tailored to individual needs and interests. The consultation is intended to serve as an informative and introductory session with a personal trainer while providing foundational exercise recommendations per the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) or equivalent. The consultation DOES NOT include an assessment or client-specific program prescription. Those services are available only after purchasing a 1, 3, 5, or 10-session training package. Clients may opt to receive a pre-designed exercise plan to assist in getting their health & wellness journey started.

Comprehensive Assessment: $15

• A Comprehensive Assessment will provide a client with a range of physical performance markers, anthropometric measurements, and additional assessments as requested. Clients will also receive a personalized, 4-week plan to begin their health & wellness journey.

1, 3, 5, 10 Session Packages: $30, $75, $115, $215

• These 55-minute sessions will be led by our certified trainers inside of the Beacon Fitness Center. The first session in each package will be extended by 30 minutes to allow for proper assessments and intake to occur.

Buddy Training 5, 10 Session packages: $115, $215

• These 55-minute sessions will be led by our certified trainers inside of the Beacon Fitness Center. The first session in each package will be extended by 30 minutes to allow for proper assessments and intake to occur. Both clients must posses current active membership to Beacon Fitness Center to be eligible for a Buddy Package.

How will I pay for my Personal Training Package?

• Once our team confirms that we can schedule you with a personal trainer, an email will be sent with links to submit the remaining forms along with a link to complete your purchase.

How will I communicate with my Personal Trainer?

• Our Personal Training team uses Microsoft Teams to communicate with clients, which is available to all current UMB students/faculty/staff.

Where will my Personal Training sessions be held?

• Personal Training sessions will be held inside the Beacon Fitness Center at the location best suited to the needs of the day.  

What if I need to cancel/reschedule?

• Cancellations/reschedules must be received at least 24 hours in advance. Requests with less than 24 hours are subjected to being considered a “burned” session. Full scheduling details are outlined in the Client/Trainer agreement sent via email.

Meditation 101

• Mondays February 9 & May 4, 4pm- 4:30pm. Venture Development Center, Phyllis Wheatley Hall 3rd Floor.
• Meditation has been described as transformative to both body and mind, but most of us have a hard time getting started! Join this cumulative series to explore the why, what and how of meditation, and to practice different techniques and positions, with guidance from certified meditation teacher and yogi, Maria! Sessions will share some background information about each meditation style, explaining the specific uses and benefits, then delve into practice, before wrapping with reflections and Q&A. We’ll talk about how to set-up an effective daily practice at home, and share peaceful, warm community space together. If you are unable to make the whole series, feel free to drop in for any of the sessions that align with your schedule! Advanced registration recommended. Virtual participants will receive Zoom link following online registration. For questions contact fitness@umb.edu.

Try-A-Trainer

• Wednesday February 11, 4pm-6pm. Beacon Fitness Center.
• Have you ever been curious about what having a Personal Trainer is like? Swing by the Beacon Fitness Center to find out! Our Personal Training team will be offering free 30-minute sessions. Sessions will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. For questions contact fitness@umb.edu.

Heart Health Day

• February 12, 11am-1:30pm. Quinn UL-0056
• Take care of your heart this February! Join the BWI Partners EHS, Recreation, UHS in this one-stop shop to learn more about heart health and what you can do to live a balanced and healthy life. Attendees will be eligible to receive a Blood Pressure screening along with additional health education opportunities. Screenings will strictly be informational and not medical advice. All are welcome to attend and no advance registration is required. For questions please contact fitness@umb.edu.

UMB Moves!

• March 15 - April 25
• Step, run, jump, dance – no matter how you do it, just move! Join our updated “Step Challenge” individually or in a team to see how many steps you can collect in 6 weeks. Participants will be provided with an activity conversion chart to report their steps on a weekly basis from March 15th to April 25th. Winners will earn exclusive UMB Rec swag and will be listed as champs in the BFC for the entire Fall 26 semester! Registration closes on Monday March 9th. Teams will be capped at 6 participants and will require only ONE registration. For questions contact fitness@umb.edu.

Women's Week

• March 9 - March 13, Beacon Fitness Center
• Join us for a special Women's Week at the BFC filled with empowering Fitness workshops and wellness sessions designed to support, uplift, and inspire. Specific events will be announced soon. For questions contact fitness@umb.edu.