FITbear

Our facilities are closed until further notice.

Barnard Physical Education has partnered with Columbia Physical Education and Recreation to offer live Zoom fitness classes.  Instructors from both Fitbear and Columbia Group Fitness programs are participating.

Summer classes start May 3:

Virtual Wellbeing Summer Schedule - no fee - FREE

Registration page for both programs

Barnard FITbear and Columbia Wellbeing have partnered to provide free Virtual Wellbeing Classes. 

Registration and password are required in order to participate.

Virtual Wellbeing Summer Schedule

Registration for Virtual Wellbeing

BARNARD FITBEAR / COLUMBIA WELLBEING
Monday, May 3 - Friday, July 30
No Classes: Mon, 5/31 and Mon, 7/5

Vinyasa Yoga  
Vinyasa yoga is a vigorous style based on a series of poses performed in rapid flow connecting movement and breath.  Yoga experience is expected.  Intermediate level requires an established yoga practice.

Fitness Instructor Training

Learn to teach group fitness classes, including cardio and sculpt.

Not offered AY 20-21

For more information contact Laura Masone
212.854.6963
fitness@barnard.edu
groupfitness@columbia.edu

American Red Cross Adult CPR/AED/First Aid  

Not offered in Summer 2021.

The training is a 2-part blended learning course. 
Once completed, you will have an American Red Cross certificate valid for 2 years.  
Fee $50

Contact Laura for more info:  lmasone@barnard.edu

You must complete 2 parts in the following order:
     1. Online learning course - takes about 2 hours to complete.
     2. Attend the following skills session in Studio 2 - takes about 1.5 hours:
        

_{Adult CPR includes breathing and heart emergencies.
First Aid includes muscle, bone and soft tissue injuries.
Contact fitbear@barnard.edu for more info.}

Personal Training  - NOT offered Summer 2021.  Fitness Center is closed.

Let our trainers help you design your exercise program. Meets in the Fitness Center in Barnard Hall.

Cost: 50 minutes session $45

Hours available: vary by day

Appointments must be scheduled in advance and in person in the Physical Education Office, 200 Barnard Annex. Full payment is required when the appointment is made. Cash or check only.

Not offered Summer 2021.  PE facilities closed until further notice.

Want to plan a fun fitness event for your on-campus group? 

FITbear can sponsor your event in our studio and with our instructors!

Please give us 3-4 weeks notice, and we'd be happy to work with you!

Send your request to Laura at fitbear@barnard.edu

• You must be registered to participate.

• You are not admitted more than 5 minutes late.

• Athletic shoes required for all classes except Yoga and Barre Fit.

• Any class with low attendance is subject to cancellation.

• Bring your ID to all classes.

I agree and consent to the following:

• I am voluntarily participating in the Fitbear fitness program (the “Program”) conducted at Barnard College. I recognize that the Program requires physical exertion that may be strenuous at times and may cause physical injury and I am fully aware of the risks and hazards involved.  I know that any form of physical activity has inherent risk for illness or injury, ranging from minor debilitating injuries to actual life-threatening events.

• I agree to assume full responsibility for any risks, injuries or damage known or unknown which I might incur as a result of participating in the Program. I am responsible for understanding my own physical limitations and operating within them at all times.

• I know I should not enter into any form of physical activity unless I am medically able. I do represent and warrant that, to the best of my knowledge, I do not have any physical limitation that would put me at risk while participating in the Program.

• I further understand and agree to assume responsibility for all risk of theft, loss or damage of personal property which occurs at anytime arising out of my participation in the activity.

• To the extent permitted by law, and in consideration for being allowed to participate in the Program, I hereby save, hold harmless, discharge and release Barnard College, its trustees, officers, agents, employees and representatives from any and all liability, claims, causes of actions, damages or demands of any kind and nature whatsoever that may arise from or in connection with my participation in any activities related to the Program, whether caused by the negligence or carelessness of Barnard College, its representatives or otherwise.

• It is my express intent that this Informed Consent and Liability Waiver shall forever bind my spouse, the members of my family and my estate, heirs, administrators, personal representatives and assigns. I further agree to save and hold harmless, indemnify and defend, and release Barnard College, its trustees, officers, agents, employees and representatives from any claim by the aforementioned parties arising out of my participation in the Program.

• By entering a Barnard Physical Education class or event, I consent to be photographed or otherwise recorded by the College or its designee for news, promotional purposes, or other College uses, including but not limited to publication of such recordings on its website and social media.

• I have read the above waiver and release of liability and fully understand its contents. I voluntarily agree to the terms and conditions stated above.