Fitness Center
Phone: (815) 280-2437
Email: hmarshal@jjc.edu

Fall 2011 Hours:
Monday - Friday: 5:00am - 8:00pm
Saturday - Sunday: 7:00am - 12:00pm

Please note: There are special hours for holidays, breaks, staff development days, and in-between semester hours.

Classes 

The fitness center offers an array of classes 

These classes are included for paid Fitness Center participants; they are part of your Fitness Center fee and count as a visit to the Center. For example, you may login on the computer at the Center and go upstairs to attend a spinning class. After you complete your spinning class, log out at the computer.

Stretching

The stretching area is located by the west wing counter area. This large area provides space for stretching before, during, and after working out. Refer to Bob Anderson's stretching charts that are posted on the wall.

CHARTS - The Center uses 27 stretches charts developed and copyrighted by Bob Anderson. These large charts are posted by the stretching area; there are free 8 1/2 x 11 copies of these charts for you to take home or use in your office. The 27 charts include stretches for:

  • Aerobic Exercise
  • All in One Target Heart Rate Guide
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Computer and Desk
  • Cycling
  • Everyday Stretches
  • Football
  • Golf
  • In-line Skating
  • Lower Back
  • Martial Arts
  • Neck Shoulder Arms
  • Over 50
  • Partner
  • Pregnancy
  • Running
  • Skiing (downhill)
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Stationary Cycling Guidelines
  • Tennis
  • Triathlon
  • Upper and Lower Leg
  • Volleyball
  • Walking
  • Weight Training

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Bootcamp

Bootcamp is a calorie blasting class designed with high and low intensity intervals of cardio and strengthening exercises.

Days Times Instructor Location
Wednesday 12:00pm - 12:50pm Tracee G-2002

Dance

This is a beginning level dance class. The first part of the semester will introduce Ballet, and then later, Jazz and Modern dance. The main physical components developed include flexibility, balance, posture, and coordination.

Days Times Instructor Location
Tuesday (Zumba) 9:00am - 9:50am Diane G-2002
Thursday (Dance) 9:00am - 9:50am Diane G-2002

Butts and Guts

Butts and Guts is a lower body conditioning/strengthening class. We will concentrate on the muscles of the core, glutes, and all of the leg muscles. Be prepared to do some Pilates basics on the ground and use a step for lunges, squats, and plies. If you are hoping to tone your abdominals, this class is for you.

Days Times Instructor Location
Monday 12:00pm - 12:50pm Tracee G-2002

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Pilates

Pilates is a form of conditioning exercise. Parts of the routine use mat exercises that incorporate balancing strength and stretching throughout the body. Pilates exercises promote core strength (abdomen and back), posture, balance, coordination, and long lean muscles. It utilizes low-end repetitions, breathing techniques, controlled movements, and body awareness. Participants wear socks or are barefoot to classes. Baggy shorts alone should not be worn. Sweat pants or layers of fitted (biking) shorts with comfortable shorts over them are more appropriate.

Days Times Instructor Location
Monday and Wednesday 9:00am - 9:50am Diane G-2002
Monday and Wednesday 6:30pm - 7:20pm Tracee G-2002
Tuesday and Thursday 12:00pm - 12:50pm Nancy G-2002

Tuesday and Thursday
(Pilates, Core, & More)

3:30pm - 4:20pm April G-2002
Tuesday and Thursday 6:30pm - 7:20pm April G-2002
Friday 12:00pm -12:50pm Julie G-2002
Saturday 8:15am - 9:05am Nancy G-2002
Saturday 10:15am - 11:05am Julie G-2002
Sunday 9:05am - 9:55am Diane G-2002

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Spinning

In the Spinning program, students climb aboard a Schwinn bicycle, listen to music, and follow a certified instructor's directions for a spin through a workout that will burn about 500 calories. The program uses general exercises combined with heart rate training and motivational techniques. The various cycling positions include standing, sitting, jumping, running, and climbing hills. The spinning program allows people of all ages and levels to take a Schwinn bike and transform it into a powerful work-out vehicle. It really is a unique program and has become very popular.

Days Times Instructor Location
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 5:30am - 6:20am Pam G-2001
Monday and Wednesday 11:00am - 11:50am Diane G-2001
Monday and Wednesday 4:30pm - 5:20pm Tracee G-2001
Tuesday and Thursday 6:30am - 7:20am Diane G-2001
Tuesday and Thursday 9:45am - 10:35am Nancy G-2001
Tuesday and Thursday 5:30pm - 6:20pm April G-2001
Saturday 7:15am - 8:05am Nancy G-2001
Saturday 9:15am - 10:05am Julie G-2001
Sunday 8:15am - 9:05am April G-2001

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Step, Cardio Blast, and Kickboxing

This total-body workout incorporates stepping for a cardiovascular workout and using exercise bands, balls, and hand-held weights for muscular endurance. The class concludes with abdominal and flexibility work.

Days Times Instructor Location
Monday and Wednesday (Cardio Blast)

5:30pm -6:20pm

Tracee G-2002
Thursday (Step and Tone) 10:00am - 10:50am Chris G-2002
Friday (Step)

10:00am - 10:50am

Julie G-2002
Friday (Kickboxing) 11:00am - 11:50am Julie  G-2002

Wellness for Older Adults

The goal of this program is to establish an exercise routine for healthy, older adults so that they can eventually participate in the JJC Fitness Center program. These adults will first enroll in the Wellness for Older Adults program, offered at JJC, prior to working out in the Fitness Center. Participants are required to have written permission from their doctors in order to participate in this program. This program is for healthy, older adults who have never worked out or have not worked out in several years but would like to begin an exercise program. You will start very slowly at your own pace. An instructor will always be available for help.

Days Times Instructor Location
Tuesday and Thursday 8:00am - 8:50am Diane G-2002

Yoga

Fitness yoga is designed to appeal to mainstream fitness classes. While based on ancient yoga practice, fitness yoga does not adhere to a particular philosophy, religion, or type of meditation. The fitness yoga workout is modern, simple, and systematic. It integrates body and mind for total performance, and is therefore an effective means of achieving body/mind health. Fitness yoga features strength, cardiovascular conditioning, and flexibility components using music to enhance the experience. This program is safe, effective and appropriate for all ages and fitness levels.

Days Times Instructor Location
Monday and Wednesday 10:00am - 10:50am Diane G-2002
Tuesday and Thursday 4:30pm - 5:20pm April G-2002

Personal Trainers

Personal trainers may be hired to work with you on an individualized (one-on-one) basis. Their costs may vary.

Personal Training means one-on-one workout sessions with a trainer. Personal trainers charge $30 to $70 per hour. Usually a beginning trainer charges $30-$45 per hour, while more experienced trainers charge $60-$70 per hour. Please contact them personally to make arrangements for costs and workout schedule times.

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