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Brandeis On The Move

Brandeis On The Move, sponsored by the Office of Human Resources as part of the university's Wellness Program is a team-fitness challenge designed to encourage exercise, health and fitness at Brandeis University.

Ford Athletic and Recreation Complex

Brandeis takes pride in providing outstanding facilities for the everyday athlete. The centerpiece of Brandeis athletics is the Joseph P. and Clara Ford Athletic and Recreation Complex, one of the largest and best-equipped indoor athletic facilities in the Northeast. It includes the Gosman Center, which houses:

  • A 70,000-square-foot fieldhouse
  • A 200-meter, six-lane indoor track
  • Three indoor tennis courts
  • Nine squash courts (two international)
  • A state-of-the art fencing room
  • Fitness rooms with free weights, Nautilus equipment, life cycles and stair machines
  • Dance and aerobics rooms

Areas to Walk or Run at Brandeis

  • Outdoor Track: Four times around equals one mile
  • Indoor Track: Eight times around equals one mile
  • Loop Road: One time around equals 1.1 miles

Shapiro Gymnasium

The Shapiro Gymnasium includes practice, training and workout facilities. See the current facility schedule.