University Recreation

Global Recreation Fitness App

Northeastern students at the following global campus locations (Arlington, Charlotte, London, Miami, Oakland, Portland, Silicon Valley, Seattle, Toronto, and Vancouver) now have access to hundreds of group fitness classes any time, from anywhere, using a phone, computer, or tablet via FLEX, the Fitness On Demand (FOD) app.

The app has over 1,000 workout videos that can be done at home with no equipment (cardio classes, strength and stretch, core workouts, dance workouts, kickboxing workouts, High Intensity Interval Training workouts, yoga, meditation & breath) and workouts that can be done at a gym (cycle classes, rowing classes, treadmill classes, and elliptical classes)!

The FOD app offers an extensive range of content suitable for at-home fitness, as well as workout challenges. With a vast array of workouts suitable for various fitness levels, you can discover new routines and find the perfect workouts to meet your goals from the comfort of your own space.


How do I sign up?

  1. Complete the quick registration form using your Northeastern email address. We will verify that your home campus for the semester is a location other than Boston (Arlington, Charlotte, London, Miami, Oakland, Portland, Silicon Valley, Seattle, Toronto, and Vancouver).
  2. Within 1 to 2 business days of completing the registration form, look for an email invitation from Fitness On Demand for your account. Click on the invitation link and create a password.
  3. Access the workouts by going to flex.fod247.fitness or download the FOD App from the Apple Store or the Google Play Store.
  4. Sign in with your full Northeastern email address.
  5. Choose the right workout for you. Pick from hundreds of workouts designed for all abilities!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How do I get access to the Fitness on Demand app?
    • Complete this registration form. Within 1 to 2 business days, look for an email from Fitness on Demand confirming your access. Click on the link in the email and complete the registration process using your Northeastern email address.
  • What is the cost for accessing the app?
    • There is no cost for app access for currently enrolled students whose home campus is one of the following: Arlington, Charlotte, London, Miami, Oakland, Portland, Seattle, Silicon Valley, Toronto, Vancouver.
  • What will I find on Fitness on Demand?
    • Fitness on Demand gives students access to hundreds of group fitness classes any time, from anywhere, using a smartphone, computer, or tablet via FLEX, the Fitness On Demand (FOD) app.
    • The FOD app offers an extensive range of content suitable for at-home fitness, as well as workout challenges. With a vast array of workouts suitable for various fitness levels, you can discover new routines and find the perfect workouts to meet your goals from the comfort of your own space.
  • What is my username?
    • Your username is your full Northeastern email address (smith.j@northeastern.edu).
  • What devices can I access the app on?
    • Fitness on Demand is available in two versions:
      • App based for Apple and Android. The app version has additional access to fitness challenges, guided programs, and more!
      • Web based on any internet browser. Visit flex.fod247.fitness, sign in using the same username and password, and view the same video content as on the app.
  • Can I cast the content to my TV?
    • Yes, you are able to cast the content to TVs and other larger devices from the app!
  • Can I workout with friends using Fitness on Demand?
    • Yes, you and anyone else can workout together watching the same content.
  • Is there a difference between the web browser and app version of FOD?
    • The workout content on both the web browser and app versions of FOD are the same, however, the app version also provides the ability to:
      • Set personalized wellness goals
      • Celebrate milestones by tracking your progress and earning badges
      • Joining the community for fitness challenges
      • Empowering your mind & body by unlocking wellness content, including mindfulness podcasts, meditations, and healthy habit tips.
      • Access to ‘Fuel’, a nutrition and meal plan component of the app.
  • I’m having trouble with the functionality of the app. Who do I contact for support?
    • Fitness on Demand has 24/7 user support on their website or by phone (+1.855.981.9049 in North America, +44.1229.444272 in the UK).
  • I’m a registered user. Can I access FOD while travelling? 
    • Yes, the app and website are available worldwide!
  • How do I maintain access to the app?
    • As long as you are an enrolled student at a global campus (non-Boston) and are actively using the app at least once every 30 days, you will maintain access to the app.
  • I am a student at the Boston campus, do I get access to the app?
    • Unfortunately, at this time, free access to the Fitness on Demand app is only available for students enrolled at Northeastern global campuses.
  • What happens to my app access when I graduate?
    • Following your graduation, you will forfeit access to the app and website. You will receive an email notification when your access ends.
  • What happens to my app access if I transfer to the Boston campus?
    • Beginning the semester where you transfer to the Boston campus, you will forfeit access to the app and website. You will receive an email notification when your access ends.
  • What happens to my app access if I become unenrolled in classes?
    • Following your unenrollment from classes at Northeastern, you will forfeit access to the app and website. You will receive an email notification when your access ends.
  • Do faculty and staff members have access to the app and website?
    • At this time, only students enrolled for classes at global campuses have access to FOD.
  • I still have questions. Who do I contact?