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Recreational Services

Welcome to Big Red Rec!

Cornell Recreational Services ('Big Red Rec') provides facilities, programs and educational opportunities for the Cornell Community to promote healthy lifestyles.

Fitness Centers - Know before you go!

Athletically appropriate attire. No jeans. Clean and dry footwear. No photography.

Learn more about policies and procedures for the Cornell Fitness Centers to ensure you can safely, comfortably, and considerately workout!

Latest Announcements

Fitness Classes sponsored by Cornell Minds Matter

Yoga - Slow Flow Vinyasa: Tuesdays 5:45pm-6:45pm in Helen Newman Classroom

ZUMBA: Thursdays 6:30pm-7:15pm in Noyes Multipurpose Room

These classes are free to anyone with a Cornell ID, no fitness center or fitness class membership required. Wristbands are available on a first come, first served basis until the class is full or until the late entry window expires.  

Help keep our facilities and spaces clean!

Please bring your clean & dry athletic shoes with you when using our facilities.  Snow and salt shorten the lifespan of our equipment and make our floors very difficult to keep clean.  We appreciate your compliance!

Free access period for FItness Centers & Group Fitness

With your Cornell ID, check out all the Fitness Centers & Group Fitness Classes August 12 - September 1.  Please note the fitness center hours and class schedule will be modified as our student staff returns to campus.