{"id":4083,"date":"2021-09-20T11:48:55","date_gmt":"2021-09-20T15:48:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/b-well\/?page_id=4083"},"modified":"2026-06-30T11:25:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T15:25:29","slug":"b-well-upcoming-events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/b-well\/b-well-upcoming-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Space to Move"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-49f4fae2662ee8385c1b08b6d8283cfa wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-bates-shortcodes-highlight highlight-box is-style-blue\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fitness Facilities are Free to Faculty and Staff<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gobatesbobcats.com\/sports\/2020\/8\/18\/rec-program-overview.aspx\">View the building hours here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you may know, the B Well program has partnered with the Department of Athletics &nbsp;to provide free access to fitness facilities to all faculty and staff. Whether you need a structured workout or just a place to move before work, on your lunch break or after a long day, these spaces are yours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Facility Tours:<\/strong> Not sure where to go? <strong>Mike Milliken<\/strong> offers personal tours. [Request a time on Mike\u2019s Google Calendar] or email mmillike@bates.edu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Merrill Gymnasium:<\/strong> Merrill Indoor Gymnasium houses Tarbell pool, a 200-meter, six-lane Mondo Super-X track, and four tennis courts, all newly resurfaced in 2008, making it one of the premier indoor sports facilities in New England. It also features cardio space, a multipurpose room for group fitness and a flex space for B Well Boot Camp and Stretching classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Davis Fitness Center:<\/strong> Located on the second floor of Underhill Arena, the Davis Fitness Center is Bates College&#8217;s 4,500-square-foot strength and functional training facility. The space features free weights, selectorized strength equipment, functional training tools, and open workout areas designed to support everyone from first-time exercisers to experienced lifters. Davis serves as a hub for personal fitness, athletic training, and campus wellness, providing a welcoming environment for students, faculty, and staff to build strength, improve movement, and pursue their health and fitness goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tarbell Pool:<\/strong> Tarbell Pool is Bates College\u2019s indoor swimming facility located within Merrill Gymnasium. The pool supports recreational swim, aquatic programming, and varsity training and competition, serving as an important campus resource for fitness, wellness, and community connection.  Check the <a href=\"https:\/\/gobatesbobcats.com\/sports\/2020\/8\/18\/rec-program-overview.aspx\">facility hours<\/a> for open swim opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Locker Program:<\/strong> Reduce the barrier of bringing a gym bag every day. We provide lockers and locks for employees on-site. Space is limited; contact <strong>Dale Plummer<\/strong> at dplummer2@bates.edu to inquire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">View the Athletic Facilities by visiting the following link:  <a href=\"https:\/\/gobatesbobcats.com\/facilities\">https:\/\/gobatesbobcats.com\/facilities<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Live Group Classes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Show Up As You Are<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Movement looks different for everyone. Whether you&#8217;re trying your first fitness class or have exercised for years, our instructors create welcoming, judgment-free environments where everyone belongs. Every class offers options to meet you where you are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">High Energy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Build strength, improve endurance, and have fun with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>B Well Boot Camp<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cardio Dance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zumba<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pilates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mind &amp; Body<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Slow down, recharge, and reconnect through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Yoga<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Qi Gong<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weekly Meditation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Reset<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pressed for time? 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