Physical Fitness and Wellness Centers

The Gateway Exercise Science Lab is available to students, faculty and staff during the spring and fall semesters.

Please review the Exercise Science Lab Rules and Regulations.

Our state-of-the-art facility includes treadmills, accent trainers, an upright bike, a recumbent bike, and an upper-body ergometer. Most cardio pieces have cell phone jacks. The resistance training equipment includes several pieces of selectorized equipment, a cable machine, two half racks, and dumbbells (5-75 lbs).

Should you have any questions about using the equipment, our experienced and knowledgeable staff will gladly help you.

The Lab is equipped with locker and shower facilities. Lockers are for day use only, and you are strongly encouraged to bring a lock. Locks and towels are not provided.

For more information, contact 203-285-2193 or email us at caitlin.brown@ctstate.edu.

All first-time members must complete a new member packet before using the Pitney Bowes Foundation Wellness Center. This packet is available at the front desk in the Wellness Center and can also be downloaded by clicking on the link above. The first page of this document is a medical form called the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q). All medical information provided is kept confidential and locked in our front office. It is asked that this form be honestly and completely filled out on both sides. The PAR-Q must be renewed every three years and qualified professional staff reserve the right to request medical clearance if deemed appropriate. Those patrons who require medical clearance cannot use the facility until clearance is received and processed. The second page requires signing off on our mandatory rules and regulations for facility usage.

All patrons must present a valid CT State Norwalk photo identification card (with barcode) upon entry of the facility. Each ID Card must also have a current semester sticker. ID cards and stickers can only be obtained from Security, located in the Atrium of the East Campus.

NOTE: Lifetime learners must present their LLI Membership Card and a photo ID. If a person does not appear on the LLI membership list provided to the Wellness Center, they will not be allowed to use the facility. The Wellness Center is not responsible for LLI membership verification.

Our state-of-the-art facility includes:

• a semi-separate cardio room with six treadmills
• three upright cycles
• two recumbent cycles
• a total body exerciser
• four elliptical cross-trainers
• two Adaptive Motion Trainers
• a step mill

Our resistance training area features:

• a complete line of weight stack machines
• powerlifting equipment
• functional trainers
• free weights
• a variety of accessory training equipment

Group Fitness classes are a great way for you to get fit and stay fit. Our elite group of certified instructors will guarantee a safe, fun, and challenging experience for all levels of physical fitness. Group fitness classes are a great way to stay motivated and enjoy exercise. Course offerings may include yoga, Pilates, boot camp, and targeted muscle group work.

Wellness courses are designed as self-help courses that provide insight to behavior modification and methods to better understand health-fitness, personal wellness and nutrition.  All students who enroll in these courses will be able to apply the knowledge they learn to their daily routines.  All wellness courses are taught by faculty from the Exercise Science Program and are supported by the Pitney Bowes Foundation Wellness Center.

How to Sign Up
All Group Fitness Courses are 1 credit each and are seven-week courses. Many courses are transferable as physical education credits to select four-year institutes. Group Fitness Courses are considered academic, and all students will receive a grade of pass or fail. This grade will appear on student transcripts. If you wish to audit the class, you can do so prior to the audit deadline.  Our Wellness Courses are full semester and 3 credits.

For additional schedule information please refer to the CT State course catalog and course search. Students can register for Group Fitness and Wellness courses online at my.CTState.edu.

Some Group Fitness Courses are offered collaboratively with the non-credit division. Blended courses allow for both credit and non-credit students to attend courses offered in the academic division of the college. All students enrolled in these courses will be expected to adhere to the attendance policies assigned by the instructor. Non-credit students are not required to participate in any of the final evaluations for these courses and will not receive a grade.

For more information about our Group Fitness Courses, please contact Nicole Mendola at nicole.mendola@ctstate.edu or Paul Gallo at paul.gallo@ctstate.edu.

For more information about blended courses contact Midge King at midge.king@ctstate.edu.