Blomeyer Health Fitness Center Closure

Thank You for Being Part of Blomeyer Health Fitness Center

After years of serving the Emory community, the Blomeyer Health Fitness Center will officially close on July 31, 2025. This decision was not made lightly, and we are deeply grateful for your membership, energy, and the shared commitment to health and wellness over the years.

To help ensure a smooth transition, we've outlined all key dates, support options, and answers to your questions below. We understand that Blomeyer Health Fitness Center's closure raises many questions. Below, we’ve outlined key information to help guide you through this transition.

Due to necessary budget adjustments and declining usage, we have made the difficult decision to close Blomeyer Health Fitness Center. This closure is part of a broader effort to realign our well-being offerings to better support the evolving needs of the Emory community. Blomeyer has been a meaningful space for connection and growth, and we sincerely appreciate its role in our community. While this closure represents a significant change for our members, it also gives us the opportunity to explore more impactful ways to deliver health and wellness resources.

The last day of operation for Blomeyer Health Fitness Center will be Thursday, July 31, 2025.

No. Your final membership charge will be for July, and no membership charges will be after 7/31/2025. We will not offer refunds for membership months that have passed.

Yes! Emory remains committed to supporting your well-being. You will have a free 7-day pass to utilize for each of the below locations. Please reach out to the facilities to learn how to start your 7-day pass today. You must utilize your free pass by August 31, 2025.

  • Emory Decatur Wellness Center - The Emory Decatur Wellness Center is a comprehensive fitness facility designed to support health and well-being. It offers a variety of exercise equipment, group fitness classes, and wellness programs tailored to individuals of all fitness levels. Open to Emory employees and the community, the center provides a supportive environment for achieving personal health goals. Contact: for more information, please call 404-501-1184 or email paula.marrotte@emoryhealthcare.org.
  • Woodruff PE Center (WoodPEC) - The Woodruff Physical Education Center (WoodPEC) is Emory University’s premier fitness and recreation facility. It features a fully equipped gym, indoor track, swimming pool, basketball courts, group fitness classes, and more. Open to students, faculty, and staff, WoodPEC supports Emory’s commitment to health and well-being through a variety of recreational and athletic opportunities. Contact: for more information, call 404-727-6551 or email recwell@emory.edu.
  • Student Activity and Academic Center (SAAC) - The Student Activity & Academic Center (SAAC) is a multi-purpose recreation facility located on Emory’s Clairmont Campus. It offers a fitness center, outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, basketball courts, and group exercise classes. Open to Emory students, faculty, staff, and select community members, the SAAC provides a welcoming space for both fitness and relaxation. Contact: for more information, call 404-712-2431 or email recwell@emory.edu.

External Partnerships

Emory offers discounts and partnerships with various fitness centers to support employee well-being. Employees can explore available discounts on gym memberships and wellness programs by visiting here or by checking with their HR representative.

Emory Savings Marketplace Discounts

Emory’s Savings Marketplace offers discounts on a variety of fitness options, including gym memberships, home fitness equipment, and wellness programs. Employees can explore available discounts by logging into the Emory Savings Marketplace and browsing the Health & Wellness category.

Fitness Discounts through Your Health Plan

  • Aetna Members - If you are enrolled in an Emory medical plan through Aetna, you may have access to discounts on gym memberships and wellness programs through LifeMart. To explore available discounts, log in to your Aetna member portal and visit Aetna’s health and wellness discount page. Log into your Aetna member portal > "Health & Wellness" tab > “Health & Wellness Discounts” > “Get Fitness Discounts” to be taken to the LifeMart landing page. You will need to register for LifeMart the first time. If you are already registered, you will click “Log In” under the registration box.
  • Kaiser Members - If you are enrolled in an Emory medical plan through Kaiser Permanente, you have access to fitness center discounts through the Optum One Pass Select program. This program offers discounted memberships at a wide network of fitness centers nationwide. To explore available options and enroll, visit the Kaiser Permanente member portal and search for Optum One Pass Select.

Healthy Emory Connect (Sharecare) Program

Sharecare provides virtual fitness challenges and well-being programming. Healthy Emory Connect (Sharecare) is open to benefits-eligible employees, spouses, and pre-65 retirees with Emory medical plan coverage. By joining, you can earn rewards and incentives to offset your medical expenses.

*View the Frequently Asked Questions here for a more detailed list.

Yes. Blomeyer staff will be available to answer your questions and help identify alternative fitness options through July 31. We will also be hosting hybrid Q&A sessions in May to assist members. All in-person sessions will be hosted at the Blomeyer Health Fitness Center and virtual will be hosted via Microsoft Teams.

  • May 20, 2025: 1:00 – 2:00 pm
  • May 21, 2025: 7:00 – 8:00 am
  • May 29, 2025: 5:00 – 6:00 pm

Register for an in-person session or register for a virtual session.

We greatly appreciate our dedicated Blomeyer team. Emory is working to support staff members in finding new roles within HealthFitness or assisting with career transitions where needed. 

All remaining Blomeyer services must be used by July 31, 2025. If you are unable to use your services by that date, you may be eligible for a refund. Please note that refunds must be requested no later than July 15, 2025, and can only be issued to a credit or debit card; we are unable to provide cash or check refunds. To initiate a refund, please contact the Blomeyer team before the July 15 deadline.

We will send regular updates via email and post information on the Blomeyer Health Fitness Center’s website and social media. If you have any concerns, feel free to reach out to healthyemory@emory.edu or blomeyer@emory.edu.

You’ll need to redeem your Healthy Emory Reward by July 31, 2025. If you’re unable to use it by that date, you have the option to transfer your reward to one of the other participating centers—either the RPM Health and Fitness Center or the Decatur Wellness Center. 

If you’d like to transfer your reward, please contact the Healthy Emory team for assistance before the deadline.

For any further inquiries, please email blomeyer@emory.edu or healthyemory@emory.edu or call (404) 727-4600. 

Social Media

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Stay Connected

The Blomeyer team is here to help you navigate this change. Whether you have questions about your membership, are looking for a new place to stay active, or simply want to share memories from your time at Blomeyer, we welcome the conversation.

Thank you for making Blomeyer such a vibrant part of our the Emory community. We appreciate your understanding, your support, and most of all, your presence. Here’s to continuing your journey to well-being wherever you go next.