Student Exercise Facilities

The Albert Sherman Center Fitness Center

UMASS ASC Fitness Center is provided by Corporate Fitness Works. The company has extensive experience in designing, equipping and operating successful worksite fitness centers and manages more than 100 fitness centers for companies and organizations nationwide.Established in 1988, Corporate Fitness Works has championed innovative employee health and wellness activities for more than 30 years and is one of the few providers in this sector that is certified women-owned and specializes in serving the unique needs of working populations.

The UMASS Albert Sherman Fitness Center (ASC) is located on the third floor of the Albert Sherman Center building.  All matriculated students are able to register free of charge as the cost is included in their tuition. Employees/non-matriculated students can join the ASC Fitness Center for a monthly fee. The ASC Fitness Center is staffed between the hours of 6am and 7pm Monday-Thursday and on Fridays from 6am and 6pm. This brand new center consists of a large open concept room equipped with cardiovascular equipment (concept 2 rowers, treadmills, elliptical machines, stationary bikes, etc.), a variety of free weights and other state of the art LifeFitness equipment. Also featured in the main room is a Synergy 360 Machine. Take your workouts to another level or sneak a quick workout in with hanging bags, monkey bars, box jumps, TRX and more. Whether your interests include fitness improvement, stress relief, conditioning, fun or wellness and recreation, the ASC Fitness Center community has an offering that is right for you.

We offer everything from yoga/Pilates and kickboxing to group-cycle, metabolic style training and high intensity interval training. If you prefer a more personalized approach, we have a qualified staff of personal trainers and Fitness-Wellness Specialists that can tailor a program just for you. We also hold a variety of wellness programs to facilitate your motivation, to expose other facets of wellness, and to help you to break through your fitness plateaus.

Group Fitness Classes
All Group Fitness Classes are included in your membership free of charge.

• Core conditioning
• Strength training
• Group Cycling
• Pilates
• Yoga
• Kickboxing­
• Bootcamp
• Interval Training
• And more…

To apply for membership: 

1. Come to the fitness center or find our forms on our website. Complete the Membership application form.
2. Return forms with payment information (all memberships are to be paid via credit or debit card) to the fitness center between the hours of 6am-7pm.
3. All members will be granted access to the Center via their UMass Chan ID Badge. Please allow up to two business days for processing and badge activation.