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While some gyms take a one-size-fits-all approach to fitness, the Duke Health & Fitness Center offers a wide variety of options and programs to meet the needs of each individual.
Initiation Options
These include all up-front membership services.
Premium Initiation ($200)
Includes:- Sub-maximal exercise test (measures cardiovascular fitness and as a tool for creating an individualized exercise program)
- One-on-one exercise prescription
- Individual weight machine orientation
- Nutrition class
- Stress management class
- Exercise education and information manual
Basic Initiation ($75)
Includes:- Group orientation and education
- Basic weight machine orientation
- Exercise education and information manual
Membership Options
Premium Membership
Includes:- Use of the facility and equipment
- Indoor pool
- Indoor and outdoor tracks
- Whirlpool and sauna
- Locker rooms and lockers (includes towels)
- Unlimited group exercise classes
- Wellness lectures
- Member events
- Unlimited mind-body classes
- Assigned lifestyle counselor
- Exercise updates
- Blood pressure and heart rate check-ins
Basic Membership
Includes:- Use of the facility and equipment
- Indoor pool
- Indoor and outdoor tracks
- Whirlpool and sauna
- Locker rooms and lockers (includes towels)
- Unlimited group exercise classes
- Wellness lectures
- Member events
Types of Membership
Note: Membership rates are based on yearly contracts unless noted otherwise. Members must be at least 16 years old.
Membership Type |
Premium | Basic |
|---|---|---|
| Regular | ||
| Yearly contract, paid monthly | $60 / month | $51 / month |
| Yearly contract, paid-in-full at start of membership | $660 / year | $561 / year |
| Three-month contract, paid-in-full a start of membership | $195 / 3 months | $165 / 3 months |
| Family | ||
| First family member pays regular rate, second family member pays | $45 / month | $38.25 / month |
| Nights and Weekends | ||
| Monday through Friday, 6 - 9 p.m., and all day Saturday and Sunday | $40 / month | $35 / month |
| Afternoon Delight | ||
| Monday through Friday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., and all day Saturday and Sunday | $35 / month | $29.75 / month |
| Duke Employee and Retirees | ||
| Paid monthly | $50 / month | $45 / month |
| Paid-in-full at start of membership | $550 / year | $495 / year |
| Corporate Memberships | ||
| Minimum of three employees or employees' spouses from the same business | $54 / month | $47 / month |
| Students | ||
| Four-month membership, paid in full at start of membership | N/A | $150 / 4 months |
Membership Policies
Severe weather policy -- In the event of severe weather, call 919-660-6660 to confirm Health & Fitness Center hours. Should severe weather occur overnight, an announcement will be recorded by 5:30 a.m.
Class newcomers -- If you are new to a class or have any special considerations, please arrive a few minutes early to inform your instructor and better assist us in providing you with options based upon your fitness level.
Identification badge -- You are required to wear the Duke Health & Fitness Center identification badge given to you during orientation at all times when using the fitness facilities. If you forget your badge, you must sign in and check out a generic badge. There is a $5 replacement fee for lost badges.
Key disk and locker policy -- Rental lockers are available on a monthly or yearly basis. Each Health & Fitness Center member is given one key disc to exchange for a locker key. Members may use the lockers during exercise sessions, but must exchange the key before leaving the facility. Lockers that contain items left overnight will be emptied. Members who lose or forget their key discs may use their car or house keys to exchange for a locker key. There is a $5 fee for replacement key discs. Lost locker keys must be replaced for a $10 fee.
Sauna -- Each locker room is equipped with a dry sauna.
Whirlpool and swimming pool -- A whirlpool spa is located in the swimming pool area. Showers are required before entering the whirlpool and swimming pool. No tissues, open wounds, or bandages are allowed in the swimming pool or whirlpool. Please do not wear dirty shoes in the pool area.
Attire -- Comfortable clothes and a good pair of exercise shoes are important. Shirts and closed-toe shoes – no sandals – must be worn when exercising at the Health & Fitness Center. We strongly recommend that members wear pool shoes when involved in pool activities to protect their feet from abrasions and prevent slipping. Pool shoes can be purchased at the Fitness Desk.
Perfume and cologne -- As a courtesy to others, we ask that members refrain from wearing perfume, cologne, or after-shave during all exercise classes and in the locker areas.
Guests -- We welcome guests to the Duke Health & Fitness Center. All visitors must complete an exercise waiver, pay $10 for a daily guest pass, and wear a guest badge at all times while in the facility. Each member is entitled to two free guest passes each year upon membership renewal.
Children -- All children under the age of 16 must have the adult responsible for them sign an agreement at the front desk in order to enter the building. They may not use or be near the indoor track. Teenagers 16-17 years old may purchase a $10 guest pass and exercise at the facility.
Cellular phones -- We ask that members and guests use cellular phones considerately, and remove themselves from classes and equipment for phone conversations.
Hours
Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information about the Duke Health & Fitness Center and the services we provide, or to inquire about membership or schedule an appointment, call 919-660-6660 or e-mail hfcinfo@dukefitness.org. For questions about insurance coverage, call 919-660-6603.
About This Page
Published: 09/18/2007Updated: 09/18/2007
URL: http://www.dukehealth.org/Services/HealthAndFitnessCenter/About/Membership
