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10 years of Unifit

Unifit is celebrating its 10th anniversary

The municipal swimming pool – A place for exercise

Until 2012, the building housed the Bochum municipal swimming pool. For 10 years, it served as a central hub for swimming, recreation, and socializing. Residents of Bochum learned to swim here, trained, or spent their free time in the water. The closure of the pool marked the end of a chapter in the city’s history—yet the connection between physical activity and community remained. The building was intended to remain a place for sports in the future as well.

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An empty indoor swimming pool with the water drained. The pool floor is visible, showing light residue patterns. A starting block stands at the edge of the pool. Large windows on the left let in daylight, while on the right there is a gallery area with railings and stairs. The scene feels quiet and somewhat abandoned.
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The Renovation – From Swimming Pool to Training Area

Between 2014 and 2016, the former municipal swimming pool underwent extensive renovation. Step by step, the existing structure was transformed into a fitness center. The particular challenge was to blend the architecture of the old pool with new requirements. Where there used to be pools, training areas, class rooms, and open exercise spaces were created. The renovation preserved the history of the site while simultaneously ushering it into a new athletic future.

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A large, empty indoor hall that appears to be under renovation. The floor is dry, with construction materials such as wooden planks, metal rods, and tools scattered around. Several pool ladders have been removed and are lying on the ground. In the background, there is an elevated gallery with railings and large windows allowing plenty of light inside. The space feels unfinished and industrial.
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Unifit Today – Fitness across over 1,000 square meters

Since April 2016, Unifit has been a central hub for fitness at Ruhr University Bochum. Students, staff, alumni, and members of partner universities work out here in a space spanning over 1,000 square meters. In addition to modern strength and cardio equipment, Unifit offers a wide range of options, including fitness cages, multi-racks, free weights, and a spacious stretching area. The offerings are complemented by numerous classes in the adjacent rooms—ranging from acroyoga to Zumba. For a decade now, Unifit has stood for modern training, diversity, and communal exercise.

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A modern gym area inside a large, light-filled hall. Numerous workout machines such as weight benches, strength stations, and weight plates are neatly arranged. Large, slanted window panels let in plenty of daylight and offer a view outside. An upper-level gallery with railings runs along one side, and a motivational slogan is visible on the wall. The atmosphere feels clean and energetic.
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Did you know?

  • Unifit is the first gym in Germany to receive the “Safe Gym” certification from the “Safety in Sport” Foundation.
  • Unifit has been open for 3,150 days to date.
  • Since opening, nearly 50,000 passes have been booked and approximately 500,000 visits recorded.
  • 11,090 people have completed a beginner’s training session at Unifit.
  • Unifit has 7,800 kg of weights available.
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A person is pushing a weighted sled along an indoor artificial turf training lane marked with numbered lines. Large windows along the side allow plenty of natural light into the space, creating a bright training environment. The focus is on the turf lane, while the person in the background is slightly out of focus.
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Contact

Unifit Bochum
Address

Bochumer Fenster

Massenbergstr. 9-13

44787

Bochum

Phone Number
0234 -32 20420
An empty indoor swimming pool with the water drained. The pool floor is visible, showing light residue patterns. A starting block stands at the edge of the pool. Large windows on the left let in daylight, while on the right there is a gallery area with railings and stairs. The scene feels quiet and somewhat abandoned.

An empty indoor swimming pool with the water drained. The pool floor is visible, showing light residue patterns. A starting block stands at the edge of the pool. Large windows on the left let in daylight, while on the right there is a gallery area with railings and stairs. The scene feels quiet and somewhat abandoned.  | Image: HSP

A large, empty indoor hall that appears to be under renovation. The floor is dry, with construction materials such as wooden planks, metal rods, and tools scattered around. Several pool ladders have been removed and are lying on the ground. In the background, there is an elevated gallery with railings and large windows allowing plenty of light inside. The space feels unfinished and industrial.

A large, empty indoor hall that appears to be under renovation. The floor is dry, with construction materials such as wooden planks, metal rods, and tools scattered around. Several pool ladders have been removed and are lying on the ground. In the background, there is an elevated gallery with railings and large windows allowing plenty of light inside. The space feels unfinished and industrial.  | Image: HSP

A modern gym area inside a large, light-filled hall. Numerous workout machines such as weight benches, strength stations, and weight plates are neatly arranged. Large, slanted window panels let in plenty of daylight and offer a view outside. An upper-level gallery with railings runs along one side, and a motivational slogan is visible on the wall. The atmosphere feels clean and energetic.

A modern gym area inside a large, light-filled hall. Numerous workout machines such as weight benches, strength stations, and weight plates are neatly arranged. Large, slanted window panels let in plenty of daylight and offer a view outside. An upper-level gallery with railings runs along one side, and a motivational slogan is visible on the wall. The atmosphere feels clean and energetic.  | Image: HSP

A person is pushing a weighted sled along an indoor artificial turf training lane marked with numbered lines. Large windows along the side allow plenty of natural light into the space, creating a bright training environment. The focus is on the turf lane, while the person in the background is slightly out of focus.

A person is pushing a weighted sled along an indoor artificial turf training lane marked with numbered lines. Large windows along the side allow plenty of natural light into the space, creating a bright training environment. The focus is on the turf lane, while the person in the background is slightly out of focus.  | Image: RUB, Kramer

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