Several CT State campuses have physical fitness and wellness centers that can be used by students, faculty and staff. Learn more about your campus center below.
Capital Fitness Center
The Capital Fitness Center is provided to educate, support, and empower all students, staff, and faculty to improve and maintain their overall health and well-being through healthy lifestyle choices and to create a culture of wellness throughout the college community.
Room 710
Monday-Friday: 7:30a.m.–8:30p.m.
Hours may vary during holidays, spring, winter, and summer breaks.
Gateway Exercise Science Lab
The Gateway Exercise Science Lab is available to students, faculty and staff during the spring and fall semesters.
Room S111
We are closed for the summer and will reopen at the start of the fall semester.
Guests are required to complete registration before using the facility.
The PAR-Q+ gives the staff assurance that you have the basic health requirements to exercise. Should there be any concerns, you will need a Physician’s Clearance Form completed prior to using the facility. All medical information provided is kept confidential and locked in our Lab office. It is asked that this form be honestly and completely filled out.
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.
Housatonic Fitness Center
Beacon Hall, Room 117
Monday-Wednesday: 9a.m.-6p.m.
Thursday: 9a.m.-7p.m.
Friday: 9a.m.-2p.m.
Welcome to CT State Housatonic's Fitness Center. Our mission is to provide a safe and clean workout environment for Housatonic students, faculty and staff. We are proud to offer a state-of-the-art facility at no cost to our students, faculty and staff. On occasion, we offer Zumba, kickboxing, salsa, hip hop and other classes.
In order to use the Fitness Center, you must be currently registered as an CT State Housatonic credit student, you must complete the application forms, and have a valid student photo ID. Please contact the Student Life Office at 203-332-5094 (Beacon Hall room 317) if you need more information.
*Must have a valid CT State Housatonic ID, and have a complete application on file. For more information, you may call 203-332-5134.
Norwalk Pitney Bowes Foundation Wellness Center
May 18–August 26
August 27–December 11
Abbreviated Hours (Final Exam Week)
December 14–December 23
The Pitney Bowes Foundation Wellness Center at CT State Norwalk is a state-of-the-art exercise facility that is committed to improving the general health and wellbeing of all patrons. We encourage safe and effective exercise to improve one’s quality of life.
The Wellness Center is free for all CT State Norwalk faculty, staff, students, lifetime learners, security, cleaning and cafeteria personnel. You must have an affiliation with the college to use our facilities. Currently, we do not offer community memberships. Registration to use the Wellness Center entails submitting a completed New Member Packet.
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:
Equipment Orientation
Recommended for those with little experience using fitness equipment. A trained staff member will describe the basics on how to use the equipment in the facility. Proper form, technique and foundations to safe and effective exercise training will also be reviewed.
This service is mandatory for any patron who is age 17 or younger. Minors cannot use the Wellness Center until the Equipment Orientation is completed by a qualified Wellness Attendant.
Locker Rooms
Locker Rooms are to be used only by patrons of the Wellness Center. Small locker and some full-size lockers are available while using the Wellness Center. Items left overnight will be removed for your safety and ours.
Showers are available and patrons must supply their own soap and towels.
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.
Three Rivers Health and Wellness Center
The Three Rivers campus Health and Wellness Center features a cardiovascular room, weight training machines, free weights and a studio for classes.
Room F105
Monday-Thursday
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Locker Rooms
There are locker room facilities available within the Health and Wellness Center. Lockers and locks are available for daily use.
The use of the Three Rivers Health and Wellness Center is free for all faculty, staff and students. A current release form is required to use the center. This can be obtained from the center staff.
A picture ID is required for entrance into the facility.
Student programs offered through Student Activities- Hip Hop (free to students)
Community Education- Zumba, Tai Chi, Yoga
For more information on short programs that are not a part of a degree program, visit the Workforce Development office.
For more information, contact Heidi Maguire at heidi.maguire@ctstate.edu or 860-215-9485.