Join us for one of the recreation events listed below.
Fitness Center and Studio
Free membership for all students! Click here for more info about the Fitness Center.
Nutrition with Dietitian Holly
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10 AM – 1 PM (Drop-in)
Have questions about meal planning, healthy eating on a budget, or how to meet your fitness and wellness goals? See your Registered Dietitian Holly in the Fitness Center. Holly occasionally will have samples and demos.
BODYPUMP with Carole
Wednesdays @ Noon (In-Person) – 45 minute class
Les Mills BODY PUMP is a calorie-burning resistance training class, set to music. Our live instructor will help lead you through the moves to make the most of the workout!
Yoga with Leilani
Tuesdays and Thursdays @ 12:30 PM
August 22 – October 19
Breathe, stretch and unwind with yoga. Beginners are welcome, and instructions for variations for different levels are provided!
LES MILLS Group Exercise – On Demand
Available during Open Hours when the studio is available. Les Mills provides exciting group exercise on YOUR schedule! The front desk staff can assist you with getting your class started.
Outdoor Recreation
Sign up at the Fitness Center or email cheddleston@virginiawestern.edu for more info.
Weekly Climbing at River Rock Climbing Gym
Noon on Thursdays
September 7 & 21; October 5 & 19; November 2 & 16
Every other week group to rock climb together. Free!
Fall Hikes with Sharon
Leave from Fitness Center at 9 AM on Thursdays
September 7, 14 & 28; October 12 & 26
Lots of hikes available in the Fitness Center, and include both easy and moderate hikes. The final hike is to “The Channels”. Free!
Backpacking Basics Series
Mondays, September 11 – October 9
1:30 – 3:30 PM
Series of educational, hands-on workshops with an experienced guide who will answer all your questions. Learn new skills to backpack this fall. The series covers gear, sleeping systems, cooking, water, safety, and Leave No Trace principles.
Kayak the James River – Buchanan
Friday, August 25 @ 7:30 AM
All equipment, safety gear and instruction provided. $10
NRocks – Via Ferrata Rock Climbing – West Virginia
Friday, September 22 @ 9 AM
One-of-a-kind adventure that offers the experience of rock climbing with a professional guide, but provides fixed anchors and cables. $20
Contact Us
Student Life Center S307
540-857-6326
nlee@virginiawestern.edu
Hours of Operation
Fall 2023 Semester:
Fitness Center (1st Floor): 9 AM – 6 PM, Monday – Friday. Closed Saturday – Sunday.
Student Activities & Food Pantry (3rd Floor): 9 AM – 5 PM, Monday – Friday.
The above hours are subject to change based on the campus events schedule.
All posted hours exclude holidays and school closings.
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