Weight Room
NOTE: the Laboratory's weight room is for the use of Brookhaven Lab employees, guests, retirees, and family members only. It is not open to the general public.
The BERA Body Building Club weight room is located in the rear of the Gym in Bldg 461. Facility tours are always available. Contact Adam Merone to schedule a tour.
Open Mon.—Fri. from 7 to 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sat. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Membership Fees
The annual fee for employees, facility users, Laboratory guests, post-docs, summer students, and family members is $32 per year, which is prorated as shown below if purchased later in the calendar year. All memberships end on December 31 each year.
Credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Amazon Pay (additional $2 fee) accepted.
Card Scanner System
- Scanning In: Swipe your valid ID at the card reader on arrival. Do not tailgate others into the facility.
- Exit Promptly: Once you've finished your workout, exit the building promptly. Please do not linger in hallways, locker rooms, or courts.
Incidents & Injuries
- Report incidents and injuries immediately. Complete an Accident Report Form (found in the front lobby next to the water fountain and on the wall near the AED).
- Or alert the lifeguard on duty at the pool, Ext. 3496. They can assist and help file the report.
Policy Expectations
- No abuse of access. Do not share badges or let others enter on your scan.
- After-Hours Rule: Entering the facility during at any time outside of the operating hours or remaining (“harboring”) in the facility after hours is prohibited and subject to disciplinary action. Please don't ruin it for the rest of the community.
Access and Requirements
- The Lab employee must escort and remain with their family member(s) any time a family member is at the Weight Room.
- Adult children (18+) and spouses/partners must have a BNL badge for facility access.
- Retirees must have a valid badge for facility access.
Medical Insurrance
Any family member (including spouse/partner, adult children, guests) wishing to use the weight room must present a copy of their medical insurance card and initial a receipt that states they have insurance in place. The Recreation Office in Building 400 will keep this receipt on file.
- Non-BSA employees must bring proof of medical insurance.
Helpful Information for Gym Use
Top 10 Gym Mistakes
Workouts can be challenging and mistakes in the gym are common. At times, these mistakes can cause mild strains or more significant injuries. By changing small parts of your routine, you’ll begin to see incredible results.
Gym Etiquette Rules
Always make sure there is someone in the vicinity, do not work out alone, wipe down the equipment when you are done, don't monopolize weight equipment; let others work in with you, etc.
Regeneration Manual
Congratulations on taking your first step towards your Fitness goals! Within this manual you will find information to help you feel and move better through out your day.
The gym is located in Building 461. Locate this building on Google Maps.
