Physical Well-Being Programs

Active&Fit Direct Gym Membership Program

GW employees are eligible for discounted gym memberships from the Active&Fit Direct™ program. Gain access to a network of 12,200+ standard fitness centers and/or 5,700+ premium gym options cross the U.S. at a discounted rate with no long-term contracts. Use the zip code search on the Active&Fit Direct website to see which fitness centers participate in your area.

To access more information about the Active&Fit Direct program as well as see discount promotions available to GW employees, please login to your myGW. In the left navigation menu, under the tools tab, select My Benefits at GW, then select Active & Fit Direct Discount Program. Once this link is opened, you will be brought to the internal page where GW employee specific program information is listed. For any questions, please contact [email protected].

Watch the 7.5.23 Active & Fit Direct Lunch and Learn Recording here.

Lerner Health and Wellness Center Faculty and Staff Gym Membership

Join your colleagues staying in shape on campus! Join the Lerner Health and Wellness Center on the Foggy Bottom Campus. Members have access to group fitness classes, three strength training rooms, popular cardio equipment, an indoor jogging track, a lap pool, and basketball and squash courts.

Lerner has a variety of membership options. Monthly memberships are available via payroll deduction or via credit card. If you are only on Foggy Bottom occasionally, single day passes are available. Those wanting added amenities can purchase a President's club membership.

If you are new to Lerner, you may be eligible for a free, 2 week trial membership. To start your trial membership, email [email protected].

Please note: An active GWorld card is required for access to Lerner. 

GW Employees receive discounts at The Fitness Equation located in South Riding, VA and at One Loudoun in Ashburn. All GWU Employees, Faculty, Staff, and Students get up to 20% off the monthly dues and at minimum 50% off the standard Join Fee unless a better promotion is offered on the Join Fee. Term memberships start as a 12, 24, or 36 month term that go month to month at the end of the term. There are many flexibilities in the memberships including the ability to freeze, transfer or cancel within the initial term for personal reasons, move, medical, travel, or freeze or cancel after the initial term.  There is also a member referral fee program.

Equinox

GW employees are invited to join under the Equinox High-Performance Living Program. Member benefits include a $0 Initiation, reduced monthly dues at any Equinox location, one complimentary Equifit fitness assessment, one complimentary Personal Training session, one complimentary private Pilates session, and access to the Equinox+ digital app, with on-demand classes like Equinox-exclusive MetCon3, Stacked and Precision Run, as well as Soul Cycle and Headstrong meditation. Click here to get started.

Capital Bikeshare

GW faculty and staff are eligible for a discounted Capital Bikeshare annual membership of only $25. Enjoy all the perks of Capital Bikeshare membership for less than 50 cents a week!

Quit for Life

The Quit For Life® program, is the nation’s leading tobacco cessation program and available to GW employees and eligible dependents.

Real Appeal

Real Appeal is a weight-loss support program offered through both the GW HSP and GW PPO. (You must be a UHC plan participant to join Real Appeal and meet eligibility requirements*.) This virtual program uses live online coaching and highly interactive weekly internet videos to drive small behavior changes week by week over the course of an entire year. After registering, you will complete a health assessment and select a time to begin your online group sessions. You will receive a Success Kit which includes a food and weight scale, balanced portion plate and a link to our FitnessOnDemand library of workout videos. *Real Appeal is designed to support members who have a body mass index (BMI) at 23  or greater.