Fitness
Summer Fitness
Registration for Summer 2025 Fitness and Recreational Programs opens on Wednesday, June 11 at 9:00 a.m. Schedules will be released in late May.
We strive to offer challenging and fun group fitness and recreation classes for everyone. Whether you are looking to try something new or you’re wanting to push it to the limits, we have something for every level of fitness.
Group Fitness Overview
Stanford Recreation and Wellness offers different pass options available through the Group Fitness Program.
Spring Quarter
Stanford Campus: Monday, March 31 - Friday, June 6
Stanford Redwood City: Monday, March 31 - Saturday, June 21 | Free Fitness Weeks: June 8 - June 21
Summer Quarter
Stanford Campus: Monday, June 23 - Friday, August 29
Stanford Redwood City: Monday, June 23 - Saturday, September 20 | Free Fitness Weeks: September 2 - September 20
Compare Fitness Passes
| Pass Type | Price | Access | Location | Extras | Eligibility | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Pass | $90–$160 per quarter | Unlimited drop-in group fitness classes | Stanford Campus & Redwood City | Select free classes at Redwood City | Stanford affiliates | |
| Platinum Pass | $150–$225 per quarter | All Cardinal access + F45 classes (reservation required via MindBody) | Stanford Campus Only | Access to F45 | Stanford affiliates | |
| Redwood City Drop-In Pass | $18 (1 pass) – $160 (10 passes) | Drop-in classes only | Redwood City Only | Flexible pricing for occasional use | Stanford affiliates | |
| Faculty/Staff Classes | Priced per class ($55 - 90/quarter) | Reserved space in one specific class for the full quarter | Stanford Campus Only | Smaller class sizes, consistency | Faculty/Staff, Courtesy Cards, Postdocs, Fellows, Alumni, Hospital Employees, Retirees |
Purchase a Group Fitness Pass
Cardinal Group Fitness Pass🏅
The Cardinal Group Fitness Pass Schedule gives access to a variety of fitness classes at both the main campus and Redwood City.
Platinum Group Fitness Pass 💎
The Platinum Group Fitness Pass Schedule gives access to all classes available on the Cardinal PLUS additional reservation-based F45 classes for an add-on fee of $60 per quarter. F45 classes require a reservation via MindBody.
This pass is only available on Stanford campus.
Redwood City Cardinal Group Fitness Pass 🌆
The Redwood City Cardinal Group Fitness Pass gives access to all non-reservation-based (drop-in) classes at Stanford Redwood City Recreation and Wellness Center.
Pass Information
All participants pay a quarterly fee for each of the passes to access group fitness classes taught by experienced, certified instructors. Your pass allows you to take as many classes as you want during the quarter, so you can change up your schedule each week or pick a few favorites.
🏫 Faculty/Staff Group Fitness Classes
Purchasing a class in the Faculty/Staff Group Fitness Class Schedule reserves your space in that class for the entire quarter. Each class on this schedule requires individual registration. Faculty, staff, courtesy card holders, graduate students, post docs, fellows, hospital employees, alumni, retirees are all welcome to register and participate!
New to fitness?
New to the gym or Stanford Recreation and Wellness facilities? Come to Fitness 101 to learn more about our fitness center’s equipment, amenities, and more.