Yoga class with many participants doing a warrior 2 yoga pose in a backlit classroom.

Fitness and Wellness

University Recreation at Western Michigan University offers a wide range of fitness and wellness opportunities to meet your needs. WMU is the only university in the state of Michigan to have their own F45 Functional Training studio! We offer a wide variety of fitness classes, functional training classes, personal training, wellness workshops and more. There are some fees associated with some of the programs and passes may be necessary for admission to certain classes. Additionally, completion of a physical activity readiness questionnaire is required prior to initial participation.

What types of passes are available?

The SRC offers multiple types of passes to attend classes. You can choose the one that is right for you.

  • GroupEx - You can attend any class that is not labeled F45 on the schedule.
  • Unlimited Fitness - You can attend any class on our schedules including F45, yoga, cyclefit, etc.
  • F45 30-day - You can attend any class labeled F45 for 30 days. Pass is valid for 30 days from date of purchase (not offered during summer).
Summer II Pass Prices
Students, alumni, spouses, retirees, non-Western Wellness faculty & staff

Single class drop-in: $5
GroupEx pass: $30
Unlimited fitness pass: $60

Western Wellness faculty & staff

Single class drop-in: $5
GroupEx pass: $25
Unlimited fitness pass: $50

Note: Pass prices listed above are for summer II session only and do not include SRC access.

Are you a benefits-eligible employee that is also a Western Wellness member? Visit the Western Wellness programs page to purchase your pass online.

F45 class

F45 Functional Training

F45 is a functional training program that incorporates a variety of fun and efficient workouts. Classes are a 45 minute high intensity, circuit training workout.

Zumba class

GroupEx

Motivating, enthusiastic and energy-packed instructors will lead you in classes that consist of a variety of cardiovascular activities, as well as strengthening, flexibility and relaxation exercises designed to meet the needs of all fitness levels.

Personal Training session on bench press

Personal Training

The personal training program is designed to assist students, faculty and staff in reaching their fitness goals. A variety of times and packages are available to meet your needs.

instructor training images of yoga, F45, Zumba and Cyclefit in activewear teaching classes

Become a group fitness instructor or F45 trainer

Motivate others with health and wellness. Interested in learning to teach group fitness or F45? Our instructor training will give you the skills you need to teach a variety of group fitness classes!

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Schedule a private fitness class

Private F45 class fees

  • Member of sports club council: $50
  • Registered student organization and WMU Department: $65

Private GroupEx class fees

  • Yoga and Pilates: $75
  • Other formats: $60
Barre class

FYE class request

First Year Seminar classes that would like to request to bring their class to the Student Recreation Center should complete this form. Our staff will review your request and respond within two business days on availability and options.

Some of the options carry a charge. As the instructor, you are responsible for submitting or securing payment for the requested event.