by Cooper Hill, staff writer

The Fitness Center at PPSC Centennial campus, located in room A262, offers a diverse array of activities, clubs, and classes tailored to meet the health and wellness needs of all members of the PPSC community.

The Fitness Center is open Monday through Thursday 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, and Fridays 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. Amenities such as showers, laundry services, online guided workouts, and personal training are just a few of the benefits of joining the PPSC Fitness Center. Closed-toe gym shoes and shirts that cover the chest are required.

Members of the Fitness Center are able to enjoy a wide range of amenities and services. From the PPSC website: “The Fitness Center is a cardiovascular/weight training facility with computerized spinning bikes, treadmills, elliptical trainers, Adaptive Motion Trainers, Matrix machines, pull-up/squat cage, and strength training equipment.” Moreover, four group fitness classes are offered daily, each lasting an hour starting at 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 2:00 pm, and 4:00 pm. For those interested in organized sports, basketball and volleyball clubs are held in the Fitness Center as well. Volleyball club on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:00pm to close, and Basketball club on Fridays, also 4:00 pm to close.

Each club is hosted by its respective president, and provides an atmosphere to participate in team sports and foster community. “We create connections, team-building skills, and an environment to enjoy a game of basketball with fellow students. All students are welcome” says the Basketball club president.

The Fitness Center at Centennial is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of the community. Membership details and cost vary depending on the person’s relationship to PPSC. Additionally, the Fitness Center requires all student and faculty members to take an orientation class and provide valid school ID. All clubs and classes are completely free for enrolled PPSC students. Faculty and Staff must pay $25 per semester for access.

Lastly, friends and family of at least 15 years of age are allowed to enjoy the Fitness Center as well, when accompanied by a student, faculty, or staff member.

For any further information, visit https://www.pikespeak.edu/student-support/student-life/fitness-center.php

Fitness Center:
Phone: 719-502-2555
Instagram: @ppscfitnesscenter