Group Fitness and Gym Discounts
Group fitness at West Campus or Med Campus, or visit a Gym.

Sumers Recreation Center fitness staff are working hard to deliver classes, fitness trainings, and consultations remotely. View the schedule of virtual fitness classes available on WashU Rec’s Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook pages. Release classes will be uploaded on WashU’s social media channels at the time listed. Live classes will broadcast on Instagram and on WashU’s YouTube page. They will be available on-demand afterwards.
Complimentary online fitness consultations via ZOOM are available for employees who want guidance on how to stay active during this time. Login at https://recstore.wustl.edu/ > click ‘Programs’ > click ‘Fitness Consultations’ to sign up.
BearFIT Trainers and Pilates Instructors will be working with clients virtually. Click here to view the rates. You must be a member of Sumers Rec to take advantage of this program.
Find all eBearFIT information here!
See what’s open at Sumers Recreation Center and view current hours of operation here.
Employee Group Fitness Classes
Sumers Recreation Center: Danforth Campus
Staff wellness at WashU Rec Memberships Phone: 314-935-4619
Hope to see you here
The Sumers Recreation Center welcomes the entire WashU community, including staff and faculty. Hear from WashU staff members about their experiences using Sumers Rec.
Programming for you
WashU Rec offers programming to fit a variety fo fitness and wellness interests. Hear from WashU students and staff about their involvement in the WashU Rec community.
Finding your way
Not working on the Danforth campus? Getting to the Sumers Recreation Center might be easier than you think! Sumers Rec not only has a variety of nearby parking options for those with and without permits, but it is also easily accessible by public transit or bicycle.
Gym Membership Discounts
The following gym and fitness facilities offer a membership discount for Washington University employees. Be sure to have your active WashU employee identification available during the time of enrollment. Washington University has no contractual agreement with these facilities and does not manage the discounts offered. If you have a contact at your local fitness facility who would like to offer a discount, please have them contact wellnessconnection@wustl.edu and we would be happy to include them on this list.
In light of the increased threat of COVID-19 Virus, please contact your gym for current operating hours.
Center of Clayton
- To learn more about this discount, view flyer or Center of Clayton website.
- For membership and discount questions, email dkrewson@claytonmo.gov.
Club Fitness
- To learn more about this discount, view flyer or Club Fitness website. Offer available online only.
Forward Fitness
- To learn more about this discount, view flyer or Forward Fitness website.
- For membership and discount questions, email mike@forwardfitnessstl.com
Glove Up Fitness STL
- To learn more about this discount, view flyer or Glove Up Fitness STL website.
- For membership and discount questions, email jay@gloveupstl.com
GymGuyz
- To learn more about this discount, view flyer or GymGuyz website.
- For membership and discount questions, call 314-526-0600.
MOVE by BJC: School of Medicine Campus
- To learn more about this discount, view flyer or MOVE by BJC website.
- MOVE by BJC is currently offering a $10/month Virtual Membership with a variety of class offerings.
- For membership and discount questions, call 314-286-0525.
Pure Barre Fitness: Des Peres
- To learn more about this discount, visit the Pure Barre Fitness website.
- For membership and discount questions, email desperes@purebarre.com.
Pure Barre Fitness: Ladue and Central West End locations
- To learn more about this discount, visit the Pure Barre CWE & Pure Barre Ladue websites.
- For membership and discount questions, email centralwestend@purebarre.com or ladue@purebarre.com.
Steel Wheels Indoor Cycling
- To learn more about this discount, view Steel Wheels website.
- For membership and discount questions, email danielle@steelwheels.com
TruFusion
- To learn more about this discount, view flyer or visit TruFusion website.
- TruFusion is currently offering indoor, outdoor, and virtual classes. Find out more.
- For membership and discount questions, email blang@trufusionstudio.com
Wellbridge Athletic Club and Spa: Clayton
- To learn more about this discount, view flyer or Wellbridge Clayton website.
- For membership and discount questions, email dsmuckler@Wellbridge.com.
Xtra Mile Fitness
- To learn more about this discount, view flyer or Xtra Mile Fitness website.
- For membership and discount questions, email tina@crossfitxtramile.com.
YMCA: Greater St. Louis
- To learn more about this discount, view flyer or YMCA website.
- For membership and discount questions, email keelyn.krill@gwrymca.org.
Yoga 108
- To learn more about this discount, view flyer or Yoga 108 website.
- Yoga 108 is currently offering virtual classes. View the flyer or website for more information.
- For membership and discount questions, email janecfitzgerald@gmail.com

Meet the Wellness Connection Team
- Phone: 314-935-3211
- Email: WellnessConnection@wustl.edu