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
Core and More with Carole
Thursdays: Noon
Core and More is a calorie-burning resistance training class, set to music. Our live instructor will lead you through the moves.
Ruck Workouts with Coach Chad and Coach Frank
Tuesdays: 8:00 AM (fast-paced)
Thursdays: 11:00 AM
Rucking is a full body strength workout using weighted packs or vest and hiking at a quick pace. Cardio and balance round out this total body, roughly 45 minute, 2 mile workout.
Simply Fitness by Diane – Fitness Camp
Mondays (Sept 8, Sept 15, Sept 29, Oct 6, Oct 13, Oct 20, Oct 27): 1:00 PM
Yoga with Erica from Roanoke Yoga
Tuesdays: 12:30 PM
Yoga flow for a mindful workout that improves strength and flexibility.
Zumba with Lucy
Wednesdays: 11:00 AM
Zumba is a fun dance based full body workout. It works cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility! Lucy is a certified Zumba instructor who will make you sweat!
Special Events
Grocery Store Tour
Wednesdays Sept 24: 10:00 AM
Registered Dietitian Holly will give you tips and tricks for making nutritious choices while saving money! Everyone completing the tour will earn a grocery gift card.
Ping Pong Tournament
Wednesday, Oct 8: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
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.