Bates Athletics offers a variety of fitness facilities and programs for students, faculty, and staff to stay active and focus on their well-being. The Davis Fitness Center located in Underhill Arena features strength and functional training equipment. The Bert Andrews '74 Room features a variety of cardiovascular equipment and light fitness supplies. Additionally, the Bates community can participate in group fitness classes, stay active outdoors using the campus trails and Fitness Park, and access other local and virtual resources.
Gallery: Davis Fitness Center
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
WANT TO CHECK OUT DAVIS FITNESS CENTER?
Click here for more information regarding our hours of operation!
FACILITY USAGE AND PROCEDURES
For more information regarding accessing our facilities please visit our Recreation Home Page.
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR FITNESS OPPORTUNITIES
INDIVIDUAL FITNESS
Athletics encourages all members of the campus and greater community to take part in their health and well-being. The recreation department has designed signs that are placed around the fitness center in order to promote individuals to use different equipment. This program is for any level of experience, individuals can locate these signs within the Fitness Center and scan the QR code to access different exercises and stretches to implement into their workout.
FEM FOLX FITNESS
No matter what gender you identify as or your experience level, lifting weights can be an intimidating experience. A fitness center can feel overcrowded and overwhelming for those both exploring their fitness goals for the first time and for people with lifting experience. Therefore, we plan to continue to offer "Fem Folx Fitness Night." This event will help students discover their individual fitness goals by learning how to perform weightlifting exercises and properly use equipment in the weight room while surrounded by supportive peers not looking to judge. We hope this event will contribute to the continual progress the College, Student Government, and Athletics have made toward establishing a welcoming, inclusive and wellness-centered campus.
GROUP FITNESS
Athletics has partnered with the B-Well Program to offer group fitness classes for students, faculty, and staff. Enjoy a variety of workouts that offer an exciting way to get in shape, relax, and stay motivated while reaching your fitness goals. The Bates community will have access to at least 15 weekly, live virtual fitness classes through Zoom including high intensity interval training, yoga, BARRE, and more. Recordings of the virtual classes will also be available.
OUTDOOR FITNESS & RECREATION
It is important to remain active and exercise especially with limitations on the indoor athletic facilities and programs. Bates Athletics has compiled a list of alternate options to substitute for our traditional offerings. This includes walking and running trails throughout campus, including the Bobcat Fitness Trail, and access to other local and virtual outdoor resources. As the semester continues be on the lookout for additional suggestions.
B-WELL PROGRAM
The B Well program was created in 2007 and strives to provide encouragement, motivation and education for the Bates community. B Well offers free fitness classes such as yoga, fitness boot camps, aquatic classes and more. The program also facilitates campus wide activity challenges, free health coaching, tobacco cessation opportunities, care for the caregiver, mindfulness and resilience training. Additionally, B Well strives to promote inclusion to our diverse community, social connection and meaning. To learn more about B Well contact Mike Milliken, Wellness program manager, at 207-753-6936 or mmillike@bates.edu
Bates College Campus Recreation
Merrill Gymnasium
141 Russell St. Lewiston, ME 04240
Welcome Desk: 207-786-6366
Email: athletics@bates.edu
