Robust fitness facilities and programming contribute to the health and wellness of the Colgate community.
Trudy Fitness Center
The Fitness Center is reopened to the Colgate and Hamilton community. The two-floor facility features cardio equipment including treadmills, stationary bicycles, and ellipticals on the upper floor. Strength and weight training equipment are located on the lower floor.
Access and Memberships
The Trudy Fitness Center is free and open to all Colgate students, faculty, and staff. Community members may purchase a membership or day pass at the Huntington Equipment Room.
Learn more about all Colgate Recreational facilities.
Fitness Programming
During the academic year drop-in group fitness classes are offered and are led by certified instructors. Options include spinning, yoga, interval training, and much more.
Classes in the ’gate Fitness schedule are free to students, faculty, staff, and fitness center members.
Whether just starting an exercise program, or looking for ways to expand a current training routine, Colgate has affordable rates for individuals or small groups to work directly with a certified personal trainer.
In collaboration with the Department of Human Resources, Colgate Recreation offers a series of group exercise classes tailored to fit into a busy workday. Focus on Fitness programming is free and open to Colgate employees and their spouses/domestic partners.
While employees receive registration priority, some classes may be opened to other gym members for a registration fee.
Spring 2022 'Gate Fitness Challenge: March 21st - April 17th
The 'Gate Fit Challenge is held annually each spring to help members of our community establish routines of healthy activity. It takes 30 days to make or break a habit - during this fitness challenge, participants are encouraged to complete 21 workouts in 30 days, and prizes are earned for each level (7 workouts) completed along the way. Calendars can be picked up at the Huntington Equipment Cage, and those who complete all three levels (21 workouts) within the 30 day period will be entered into a drawing for a grand prize. Completed calendars must be returned to the Huntington Equipment Cage to be recorded.
- Level 1 (7 workouts): First 150 participants to complete earn a prize.
- Level 2 (14 workouts): First 125 participants to complete earn a prize.
- Level 3 (21 workouts): First 100 participants to complete earn a prize and entry into grand prize drawing.
Eligible workouts include: all group fitness classes ('Gate Fitness and Focus on Fitness), individual workouts at Trudy Fitness Center, Personal Training, and Small Group Training. Calendars must be presented to trainers/instructors or front desk staff in order for workout to be recorded.
Are you looking to have a custom program for a group of students, staff, an organization, a residence hall, etc.? Do you want to cover a specific fitness or exercise topic? Contact curecreation@colgate.edu