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NWHSU Health Club Partnerships

In an effort to support healthy lifestyles, Northwestern has established corporate partnerships with several local health clubs to provide you with a variety of discounts on memberships. All negotiated discounts are available to employees and students; you must show your university ID badge to take advantage of any discounts. These discounts are in addition to any discounts you may receive through the health insurance program. Please contact the health clubs for current membership rates as they are subject to change.

The following health clubs are included in this program:

Bally Total Fitness (any location)

  • 15% discount on Platinum and above memberships.
  • Students: receive same discounts.

CalhounBeach Club (Minneapolis)

  • Reduced one-time enrollment fee to $95, regardless of membership type (regularly $295 – individual, $396 – family)
  • Monthly rates: $128 – individual, $177 – family (includes 6 hours of childcare per week)
  • Students: receive same discount on enrollment fees

Fitness Crossroad (Minneapolis – St. Anthony)

  • 75% savings on one-time enrollment fee: $37.50 – individual (regularly $150), $56.25 – couple, $68.75 – family
  • Monthly rates: $45 – individual, $75 – couple, $90 - family
  • Students: $0 enrollment fee, $45/month

Gold’s Gym (Blaine, Brooklyn Park, Buffalo, VadnaisHeights)

  • One-time processing fee of $49, regardless of membership type (regularly $248)
  • Monthly rates: $37.95 – individual, $67.95 – couple, $87.95 – family
  • Students: receive same discounts as employees

Life Time Fitness (all locations)

  • Employees with Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance pay a flat-rate enrollment fee of $75 (must show both BCBS card and proof of employment).
  • Students: receive 20% discount off enrollment fee

YMCA (18 metro locations)

  • Adult - $52 per month
  • Dual - $80 per month
  • Family - $89 per month
  • Student - (No enrollment fee) $40 per month

YWCA of Minneapolis (3 locations: Downtown, Midtown, Uptown)

  • $0 enrollment fee (regularly $79)
  • Monthly rates: $45 – individual, $75 – couple, $85 – family
  • Students: $0 enrollment, may be eligible for a scholarship, student rates will be coming in the future.

 

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota - The BluePrint for Health® Fitness Discounts

Eligible members will receive up to a $20 credit on their monthly dues when you exercise at a participating facility at least 12 times per month (effective Jan. 1, 2007). Simply present the discount card you received in the mail along with your Blue Cross member ID card, or just show your Blue Cross member ID card displaying their fitness symbol, to a participating club to be registered in the program.

If you have Blue Cross insurance through NWHSU, you are eligible for this program. If you have Blue Cross but not through NWHSU, check the link below to see if you are eligible for the program.

For program details and a list of participating websites, click here.


Other Health Clubs/Exercise Facilities

HealthClubs.com - provides information on how to choose a club, finding a club, choosing a personal trainer, and more helpful information..

HealthClubDirectory.com - locate information in any state on health clubs, fitness centers and gyms including Personal Training, Yoga, Pilates Studios, Martial Arts Schools, Weight Loss Centers, and more in your area or anywhere in the United States.

Personal Training

Podfitness - a revolutionary way to have access to personalized workouts and your own personal trainer through your iPod or MP3 player at a fraction of the cost. You mix the workout with your favorite music and have the trainer in your ear guiding you through your routine. These are not cookie-cutter podcasts but programs that are made for you and your goals. You can even give feedback on what you liked and didn't like.

Personal Trainer Direct - a directory that helps you find a personal trainer in your area.

Select Fitness Personal Training Studio - if you live in the Minneapolis area, you can benefit from individual or small group personal training sessions that emphasize functional training. Select Fitness offers state-of-the-art equipment in a spacious, inviting setting that creates a motivating environment for people of all ages and levels or ability.

Pilates Studios

If you're thiking about trying Pilates but aren't sure where you can take it, here's a listing of some of the studios in the Minneapolis and St. Paul areas:

Yoga Studios

If you’re thinking about trying out a yoga class but aren’t sure which studio is right for you, here’s a listing of some of the studios in the Minneapolis and St. Paul areas: