Patti and Allan Herbert Wellness Center

The gym is great! I am coming here almost every day! The gym is super big and well maintained! Downstairs there is a huge work out area. That is divoded into sections like cardio, weights, workout circuit, guys area for super heavy weights and matts where you can work on your abs. There are also racket courts, badminton courts and upstairs their have multipurpose rooms, baskeball courts and a running track.
The machines are well mainted and offer a great varity of workouts. There is almost always a class going on! The classes are for free with your membership exepr spinning and joga. Those are 60 $ per semester! But the fisrt week of every semester you can try them out for free. The classes range from 30 minutes to 1:15. The gym also lend rackets, balls anyhing you need. In the back there is a great swimming pool and a whirpool.
You can buy a protein shake after a great workout and recharge your batteries.
Overall, i recommend going. The best class is with Paula — cardio dance ;)

This gym is massive in size and very well maintained, All of the machines are relatively new and you would be hard pressed to find something that’s not working.
The gym has 3 floors, The bottom floor is the actual workout area and also has a nice lobby with couches to sit down and relax, The second floor is the dance area for all sorts of performance arts classes, and finally the 3^rd floor is the stretching area which also houses a running track.
The gym itself is not open to the public and only Students, Alumni and Employees are allowed to get memberships.
Hands down the best gym in south florida and the exclusivity makes it even more attractive.

This gym is right next to my house and I love it! It’s at The University of Miami, so the only way you can go is if you’re a student or an alumni. For me, my father is an alumni so I’m allowed to join the gym with him.
The workers are helpful with anything you need or have a problem with. You can have a trainer if you’re not sure what you want to do. Lose weight, or gain weight, this is the gym to do it at!
I love the equipment and the machines. Oh, and you’ll probably see some university cuties while working out! That’s always a plus!

I’ve been coming to this gym as an undergraduate and graduate and is been great! They recently expanded the gym with more cardio machines. It’s a great place to workout although the mat area near the cardio section can get pretty packed. The machines are new and kept up to date.
I like to stay on top of current events so while in getting in my workout on I watch CNN or Fox News, which is great! They also have a juice is delicious protein shakes to fuel and refuel. I usually get the hulk smash, mango muscle and kale green after a gruesome workout. I love the variety of weight machines because I’m always able to change it up!

My favorite gym and I belong to several. Clean, good people, everything you could want from classes to free weights to jacuzzi, pool, and sauna… but I am biased as I graduated from univ of Miami many years ago and started lifting her 34 years ago.

Great gym with modern equipment. This place also has basketball courts, racquetball courts, a pool, yoga classes and much more. Can’t think of a better wellness center in Miami.

I graduated both from both college and law school at the University of Miami. I wish we had a place like this when I was a student.
Perhaps the best facility in South Florida. Great for seeing students, faculty and alumni.
Can be rough to take guests so get a good look at the rules before you invite a friend to work out.
Well organized, clean and with every possible machine and class.
I highly recommend this faculty.

Great location for me. In the walking distance of my office. Nice nice look to the equipment and spacious. Spent 3 hrs in there just zoned out in to my workout

I really like the UM Wellness Center. It is a very solid gym. I can clearly point out both pro’s and con’s.
Pro:
1. Since it caters towards students, they have classes at times that most gyms don’t. (ie-​late night 8 to 9 PM and 1 PM to 2 PM)
2. It is very large with a huge number of cardio machines. However, I would expect this gym to be large considering it caters to thousands of students.
3. Instructors for group exercise classes are experienced (mostly). I have taken very good classes here that focus on form. The teachers are amazing people and always willing to help and answer any fitness questions.
4. It is the only place I have ever seen with Jacob’s Ladder. I love this thing… although my body hates it (lol).
5. There are lots of amenities with raquetball courts, a pool, tons of machines, a track, and large locker rooms. There are also tons of rooms for classes. The entire gym is three levels!
Cons:
1. There are lots of classes, but the ratio for cardio strength is about ⁴⁰⁄₆₀. My academic schedule is odd, limiting the classes I can attend, but strength training classes seem to outnumber cardio ones on the schedule.
2. Classes are very similar in style. Yes there is Zumba, Kickboxing, Cardio Interval, and strength training, but a lot of the same exercises and equipment seem to be used in each class. Unlike some gyms that are up on every new fitness trend, the UM gym isn’t at that point yet.
3. The gym is large, but it can be very crowded at peak hours.
So, if there was a greater variety in classes, I honestly think that would bump up the gym to 5 stars! (And I am working on this goal. I spoke to the group exercise director who was very open to adding a new class for next semester’s schedule. Turbokick here we come!)

Best gym in the area, especially if you an alumni. Dumbells go up to 120 lbs, great place if you are a fitness enthusiast. The additional amenities are great as well. Full indoor pool, sauna, and a hot tub. All easily connected directly with locker rooms. Multiple racket ball, squash, and wallyball courts available for reservation or immediate use. Additionally there is an indoor track, basketball courts, and volleyball stations available.

I am a morning gym gal, and the only age group I ever see are of the geriatric level. That’s ok with me because I’m not looking for a date, boyfriend, lover, sugar daddy or anything else of that nature. The center is 3 levels, but I’ve never gone passed the first one. They’ve got a pool, Woodway’s and free weights; that’s all I need to be happy! (oh and of course the ridiculously inexpensive locker service!)
PS– I did go there once on the weekend only to see super hot young college students. Guess they are all sleeping M-​F mornings!

I’m a gym junkie and have been to Bally’s, LA Fitness, FIU gym and now the UM Wellness Center and though I didn’t want to admit it at first, this is the best gym in Miami. This is not just a gym but rather a Wellness Center because it offers so many services that go beyond the duties of the average gym. Spinning, Yoga, Pilates, group exercise classes, racquetball courts, indoor pool, sauna, massage therapy, indoor track, juice bar, cooking classes, weight watchers for faculty… phew. You get the point right? Basically this is the mother of all gyms.

This is the Taj Mahal of gyms. What else can be said about it?
Awesome…

The Wellness Center is the one place I could always go to unwind and relax at the University of Miami. And from all the gyms I have seen in Miami, I consider them one of the best besides Equinox at the Shoppes at Merrick Park.
They have a lot of amenities that should be on your list of demands when looking for your next gym– indoor racquetball courts, a jacuzzi, sauna, swimming pool. basketball courts (inside and outside), free gym classes, and an indoor track. Also, they just expanded a year ago, so they have more machines to reduce the wait time. Try the Jacob’s Ladder. I guarantee it will give you a full body workout!
All the classes I have been to have had pretty good instructors who will advise you during classes. The only downside about the classes is that you have to pay extra for spinning and yoga, but if you are a student, it definitely comes at a good price!
The only reason I did not give this place a five is because since I am an alum, I usually go to the gym around 5 pm– and at this time, it is really packed, and I hate waiting for machines.
More advice for students: Take their CHAMP test. It is free to students and will gauge your body mass index together with your fat and muscle percentages. It also compares you to other students, so you will know where you are on your path to success.
NOTE: Membership is only open to staff, alumni, family, and current students.

I love… LOVE working out here…
also love the fact that its a private gym…
only students, faculty, alumni can join. and spouse’s and family of student, faculty, and alumni… if you’re not the following… then sorry.
this place has everything any gym other gym will have; free-​weights, weight-​machines, ellipticals, treadmills, raquetball courts, squash courts, pool, sauna, basketball courts (inside and outside), locker rooms with showers… but its always clean… during the summer, its mostly empty…
during the school year… it can get crowded…

The wellness opened their expanded area today, there are so MANY machines! I think they probably doubled their equipment! Step master, treadmills, bicycles (for spinning) — they even have a screen! (as if you were on the road biking!), they have so many rooms in the second floor for yoga, pilates, spinning, salsa & more. The expansion is great, but it did seem that more workout machines means more people at the gym!

I’ve been coming to this gym since it’s inception in 1994. I have been to many other gyms all throughout Miami and Miami Beach, and I can say that for me, there is none better.
From the parking lot (free from 6pm to 8am on weekdays and Sundays), you cross over the Love Bridge. Here you can purchase an engraved brick with any dedication you choose. As you enter the building, you notice that the atrium is over 4 stories tall! The area is extremely open and airy, unlike other gyms that have 8′ drop ceilings.
Directly ahead of you, and you will find ample couches and chairs for relaxing, studying, or eating. There are 4 preserved full size palm trees inside the atrium. A grand double staircase leads you upstairs to cardio rooms, membership office, and 3 indoor multipurpose courts (typically for basketball). Continue up the stairs and you’ll hit a ¹⁄₁₁ mile track that circles around the courts.
Back downstairs you have racquetball and squash courts to the right, a juice /​lunch bar in back, and the indoor pool /​sauna in he back left.
As for the actual workout room, the ceilings are over 20′ high and with ample lighting (other «gyms» have dim «mood» lighting??? So ridiculously dangerous!) Even on busy nights, it never seems to be crowded. Everything is spaced out properly and effectively. The machines are all newer equipment. There is a salaried maintenance crew on staff at all times. Any machine that needs service is typically repaired with 24 hours (!). Any worn down padding is replaced immediately. There are antiseptic cleaners and towels placed throughout so u can wipe down the machines. There are touchfree antiseptic hand sanitizers all throughout the facility. All machines are wiped down periodically throughout the day and all of it upon closing.
There is a wide demographic of patrons that go here. From undergrads, staff, alumni, and faculty, age ranges from 17 – 70. Although predominantly students, you’ll never know who may show up. I’ve met Alonso Mourning here during the afternoon.
There are plenty of different workout classes to choose from. In addition, there are cooking classes, health classes, and others. There is a full health testing facility on-​site to truly gauge health assessment.
I find that the Wellness Center is definitely the place to go if you are looking to improve your overall person fitness and health goals. Classy intelligent patrons, helpful student staff, and truly modest membership fees ($ 40.00 a month!), makes the Wellness Center the best gym in Miami. Go Canes!!!

Dear UM Wellness Center,
I get the pleasure of coming here a couple of times of year, when my love comes to play in various racquetball tournaments. I have to say, you are one beautiful gym! From the beautiful «moat» and landscaping outside, complete with turtles and wildlife, to the 4 story work-​out center that is your actual gym, you really know how to cater to your students, alumni and staff.
Your juice bar is one of my favorite aspects, as there are smoothies of all kinds and the best flatbread sandwiches. There are also soups, salads, and wraps, and you serve breakfast in the morning. After a hard workout, a hungry athlete can easily power back up.
Since my love’s racquetball tournaments are what brings me here, I have to say we are always grateful that you have so many courts. That gives the ability for a lot more matches to go on simultaneously and get us through the day quicker. The courts are in pretty good shape, the sound systems work well, and there’s plenty of spectator seating — a major plus for recording all of my love’s games.
Right next to the first racquetball court is the yoga center room. A schedule of classes is posted right next to the door and there’s always classes taking place. Aside from yoga, you also offer all sorts of intramural sports, personal training, and other health services. You are definitely a full-​service wellness center!
Thank you for letting me get a sneak peak at what all the Canes have the privilege of using daily.
Til the next tournament…
Regards,
SabrinaAnna*

As much as we all would like to swear off going to the gym, there comes a time when we have to face reality and get up the motivation to work up a sweat. I have this gym to thank for getting me going with an exercise routine that broke me of my gym-​phobia and set me on the straight and narrow!
They’re undergoing major renovations right now, but that doesn’t keep you from enjoying all the cardio machines, free weights, and classes that keep me coming back day after day. If you’re ever worried it’ll get crowded, don’t be too concerned. Most of the days you don’t have to wait long at all and with the said improvements happening as I type, they should have plenty of fun things to play with after it’s all said and done.
From Guts n’ Butts to Super Sculpt, the classes are great and the teachers energetic. They’re also offered all hours of the day, with the afternoon classes definitely being more crowded with college students who are done for the day. One of my favorite things about this gym though is the mix of people. You have the twenty somethings trying to compensate for all they drink during the week, then you have all the retired neighborhood folk just trying to stay healthy. Somehow these two groups peacefully come together day after day and even forge friendships.
When you’re done, cool off with a smoothie or induldge in a wrap from the Juice Bar that I like to frequent more than Jamba Juice just a short walk away in the food court.

Fellow Canes will agree this is the best gym in town. Unfortunately, if you’re not an alumni, or current student, you can’t become a member. But those who are lucky (and not Gators or Seminoles) can have the pleasure of this clean, relatively new, always being upgraded and renovated facility. Lots of exercise equipment, classes of all kinds, indoor basketball courts (3), indoor track, racquetball, indoor pool, snack bar, and full showers and changing facilities. Great place to work out, even better place to play pick-​up basketball.