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!
Showers, lockers, cardio & strength equipment, and studio space for groups and circuits are available, as well as free bike rentals.
Nutrition and Wellness
Lunch Tips With Holly
Wednesday, October 21 (Student Life Center, 3rd Floor)
Registered Dietitian Holly will walk you through the basics on how to pack a lunch. Packing can save you lots of money and is often more healthy than fast food. Support your health and your wallet with this event. Participants get a free Virginia Western lunch box!
Nutrition with Registered Dietitian Holly
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10 AM – 1 PM (Student Life Center, 3rd Floor)
This weekly drop-in program allows you to ask any question
regarding diet and nutrition. Holly has weekly displays and
samples – so drop in regularly for new info!
Group Fitness
Rucking (Weighted Walking)
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 Roanoke Yoga
Tuesdays and Fridays: 12:30 PM
Yoga flow for a mindful workout that improves strength and flexibility.
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, see the Fitness Center front desk for a rental agreement. 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.
