The Virginia Western Fitness Center is committed to providing the campus community with a resource for health and wellness. The Fitness Center is equipped with state of the art equipment and offers a variety of programming to help promote healthy lifestyles!
The Fitness Center is open Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 6 PM. Showers and lockers, cardio & strength equipment, studio space for groups and circuits available. Free bike rentals.
Group Fitness
Basic Fitness Boot Camp with Carole
Thursdays: 12:30 – 1:15 PM
Follow Carole through resistance circuit training for all levels in this cardio blend class.
Hip Hop HIIT with Diane
Wednesdays: 11:00 – 11:50 AM
January 28 – March 4
Diane Simmons is a certified personal trainer who brings the energy and beats to her fun workouts. Can be modified for all levels of fitness!
Rucking (Weighted Walking) with Chad
Tuesdays: 8:00 AM (fast-paced)
This group hikes 3 miles at a 15 minute per mile pace. Weighted vests or backpacks available for use.
Yoga with Erica from Roanoke Yoga
Tuesdays & Fridays: 12:30 PM
Yoga flow for a mindful workout that improves strength and flexibility.
Special Events
Get Fit Challenge
January 26 – February 27
Kick start your year and improve your fitness in 2026! Participate in a variety of wellness and fitness activities to earn points and win prizes. Participants can earn a “Fit” Challenge t-shirt. Stop by the Fitness Center to pick up a participation card.
Locker Rentals
Locker rentals are available for currently enrolled students, faculty and staff through the Virginia Western Fitness Center. If you would like to rent a locker, please fill out the Locker Rental Agreement (PDF) and return it to the Fitness Center. See below for current pricing and locker rental periods for the academic year.
| Semester | Student Rate | Faculty/Staff Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | $15 | $25 |
| Spring | $15 | $25 |
| Summer | $10 | $20 |
Bicycle Loans
The Fitness Center offers free daily bike loans to Virginia Western students, faculty and staff. If you are interested in using a bike, please stop by the Virginia Western Fitness Center! Bikes must be returned by the close of business on the day they are due.
All bike users are required to fill out the Bike Rental Agreement and Waiver (PDF) in order to use a bike.