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UCLA Recreation

The Bruin Fitness Center (BFIT) is a unique facility that offers an exclusive recreation environment for UCLA undergraduate students.

BFIT offers

  • 14,000 sq. foot cardio and strength & conditioning areas
  • 60+ premium cardio equipment including treadmills, ellipticals, spin bikes, bikes, & more
  • 50+ pieces of strength equipment including free weights, squat racks, & selectorized equipment
  • Day use lockers
  • Universal restrooms
  • Personal fitness trainers
  • FITWELL Services desk

Annual Facility Hours

Below are the standard hours of operation for BFIT. Please check the hours section for quarterly hours and any modified hours.

Interim Week 9/18-9/24
​​​​​​Monday - Thursday: 6:00AM - 10:00PM
Friday: 6:00AM - 6:00P
Saturday-Sunday: 8:00AM - 6:00PM
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Fall Quarter Begins 9/25:
​​​​​​Monday-Thursday: 6:00AM - 1:00AM
Friday: 6:00AM - 9:00PM
Saturday: 9:00AM - 6:00PM
Sunday: 9:00AM - 11:00PM

Fall Holiday & Special Hours:
11/10-11/12, F-Su: 9:00AM - 6:00PM
11/22, W, 6:00AM-3:00PM
11/23-11/25, Th-Sa: CLOSED
11/26, Su: 3:00PM-11:00PM


Summer Hours Begins 8/7:
​​​​Monday - Thursday: 6:00AM - 10:00PM
Friday: 6:00AM - 6:00P
Saturday-Sunday: 8:00AM - 6:00PM

Summer Holiday & Special Hours:
8/29, Tues: 6:00AM - 9:00PM
9/2-9/4, Sa-M: 9:00AM - 6:00PM

Updated Policies and Procedures

Facility Policies

  • Only UCLA Recreation Personal Fitness Trainers may conduct training sessions in any UCLA Recreation facility.

  • You must be at least 16 years of age to use strength areas, unless otherwise determined by instructor-led activity or program.

For assistance:

  1. Report any blood, injury, equipment malfunction or facility feedback to the FITWELL staff immediately.

  2. For help or questions, including guidance and lifting instruction, see FITWELL staff.

  3. For special accommodations, see FITWELL staff.

Participant Policies

  • A top, bottom and shoes are required, unless otherwise determined by instructor-led activity or program.

  • Closed toed/closed heel athletic shoes are required.

  • Clothing with buttons, zippers and studs is prohibited on upholstered equipment or any cardio seat.

  • Clothing or towel must provide a barrier between skin (except hands), upholstery and mats.

  • Towels are highly recommended.

  • Backpacks and bags are not allowed on the floor. Personal belongings should be secured in a locker.

  • Do not hang any item on cardio equipment.

  • Beverages must be in a spill-proof, unbreakable, re-sealable container. No spitting.

  • Maintain personal hygiene as to not be disruptive to the environment.

  • No strongly scented deodorants, perfumes or colognes.

  • Be respectful of all equipment, patrons and staff.

  • Follow posted zone-specific policies and all staff directions.

Equipment:

  • Dumbbells, plates, and bars should not be dropped from any height.

  • Collars must be used on all bars when weight is added.

  • Do not lean bars or throw balls against walls, windows or ceilings. No contact with windows during any activity.

  • Do not stand bars or dumbbells vertically on floor.

  • Rerack dumbbells, barbells, plates and all other equipment to designated storage locations after each use.

  • Spotters are recommended for all free weight exercises performed over the head, face, and chest.

  • Maintain a safe distance between users.

  • Equipment must be used as intended. Modifications are NOT allowed.

  • All free-standing movements must be performed in designated area.

  • Wipe off equipment after each use.

  • 30-minute time limit (including warm up and cool down) on all cardio equipment when others are waiting.

Recreation Community Expectations

Read Full Recreation Community Expectations (updated as of 1/27/2023).

Access Restrictions

  • Only UCLA Recreation Personal Fitness Trainers may conduct training sessions in any UCLA Recreation facility.

  • You must be at least 16 years of age to use the cardio and strength areas, unless otherwise determined by instructor-led activity or program.

  • Youth open recreation is currently not available
  • Facility eligibility is required

Hours

Interim Week 9/18-9/24
​​​​​​Monday - Thursday: 6:00AM - 10:00PM
Friday: 6:00AM - 6:00P
Saturday-Sunday: 8:00AM - 6:00PM
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Fall Quarter Begins 9/25:
​​​​​​Monday-Thursday: 6:00AM - 1:00AM
Friday: 6:00AM - 9:00PM
Saturday: 9:00AM - 6:00PM
Sunday: 9:00AM - 11:00PM

Holiday & Special Hours:
11/10-11/12, F-Su: 9:00AM - 6:00PM
11/22, W, 6:00AM-3:00PM
11/23-11/25, Th-Sa: CLOSED
11/26, Su: 3:00PM-11:00PM

Location

251 Charles E Young Dr. W
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Carnesale Commons, (underneath Bruin Plate)