Fitness Center

Fitness Center Information

• Additional Amenities

  Fitness Center Devices and Services

  We offer devices and services for our members and participants. 

  Body Composition Scale 

  Bioelectical impedance scale uses a safe, weak electrical current to estimate body composition elements like body weight and body fat.

  Pedometers

  Pedometers calculate how many miles you have walked.

  Target Heart Rates (THR)

  Target Heart Rates (THRs) for healthy individuals. They us the following Karvonen formula:

  • Karvonen formula:
    • 220 minus (-) Your Age minus (-) Your Resting Heart Rate multiplied by (x) An Intensity Level plus (+) your Resting Heart Rate equals (=) Target Heart Rate
  • Use the following intensity levels: beginners (.5-.6); intermediate exercisers (.7-.75); competitive athletics (.85).
     

  ELKAY ezH20 Filtered Water

  Bring your own water bottle and remember to not let your bottle touch the water spout! The water being filtered is from the City of Joliet. 

  Weather Station

  Our weather station is installed on the roof of the gymnasium. Information can be obtained at the weather console below the clock by the center's counter. The following data can be obtained:

  • Indoor/outdoor temperature
  • Wind speed and direction
  • Wind chill
  • Heat stress (temperature, sun and humidity index)
  • Barometric pressure
  • Rain measurement
  • Outdoor/indoor humidity
  • Solar radiation (sun)

• Using the Circuit

  What is the Circuit?

  The Aerobic Circuit is a combination of muscular endurance and cardio endurance. 

  How to Use for Circuit Training

  A typical Magnum circuit workout might look like this:

  1. Warm‑up (5–10 min light cardio + dynamic stretches)
  2. Perform each station for 30–60 seconds, moving immediately to the next
  3. Repeat 2–4 rounds, resting 1–2 minutes between rounds
  4. End with cool‑down and stretching

  Example 12‑station circuit:

  1. Shoulder press – 30s
  2. Leg press – 30s
  3. Lat pulldown – 30s
  4. Leg curl – 30s
  5. Back row – 30s
  6. Leg extension – 30s
  7. Pec deck/Rear delt – 30s
  8. Triceps extension – 30s
  9. Bicep curl – 30s
  10. Lower back – 30s
  11. Abdominal crunch - 30s
  12. Chest press - 30s

  Repeat 2-3 rounds

  Benefits

  • Full‑body coverage in one session
  • Progressive overload possible by adjusting weights
  • Time‑efficient for group or home training
  • Commercial‑grade durability for heavy use

• Walk the Trails

  JJC and the Will County Forest Preserve invite you to explore the prairie and forest trails across JJC's property. In addition to getting exercise, you can enjoy seeing wildlife such as deer, oaks and wildflowers. Some trails are limited to walking only. Other trails allow bicycles. 

  Learn About the Trails