Fitness Centers

Welcome to Alexandria Campus Recreation and Wellness Department. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life within the Alexandria campus by encouraging engagement through recreation and wellness programs and facilities that inspire intellectual, spiritual, emotional, physical and social development. The purpose of Alexandria campus Recreation and Wellness Department is to provide positive fitness and wellness programs and services for all faculty, staff, college retirees and current students, inclusive of all fitness levels and physical abilities.

The Alexandria Campus Recreation and Wellness facilities are equipped with advanced cardiovascular equipment with build in TVs, apps with WiFi connectivity. We have Functional trainers, selectorized resistance machines, free weights, half basketball court, a fully equipped dance studio, a lecture/lab classroom, lockers and showers Our facilities are open to all current faculties, staff, and students.

Fall 2024

• Monday - Friday: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Basketball Court

Whether you want to shoot some hoop with friends and classmates, or play 3 on 3 pickup games, or would like to master your shooting skills, we will have sessions for you. We offer daily pick games that you can sign up or drop in. we also have a basketball shooting machine that is setup every morning to practice your shooting skills in court.

The Basketball Court is located in the second floor of the Fine Arts Building, Room 234. Current NOVA ID is required.

Recreation and Wellness Activities and Classes

We offer various recreation and wellness activities and classes every week. Whether you are interested in playing ping pong, join 3 on 3 pickup basketball games, or want to drop in for a yoga or mediation session, we always have options available for you; best of all our activities and non-credited classes are free for all current students, faculty and staff. So come join us and enjoy your time at the Alexandria campus!

• Ab Attack*
• Circuit Training*
• Resistance Training*
• Intro to Compound*
• Intro to Weightlifting*
• Walk the Weigh*
• 3v3 Pickup Games*
• Yoga & Meditations*
• Table Tennis*
• Badminton*
• Volleyball*

*Activities/Classes may not be offered every week, for more details please call or email us.

Equipment Orientation

All our cardiovascular machines are equipped with build in TVs, apps with WIFI connectivity. The selectorized resistance machines are labeled with QR codes which will direct you to instructional videos on how to use each machine. The following equipment are currently located in our fitness center.

• Treadmills
• Ellipticals
• Rowers
• Stair Climber
• Stairmaster
• Upright Bikes
• Recumbent Bikes
• Functional Trainers
• Selectorized Machines
• Squat Rack
• Smith Machine
• Deadlift Platforms
• Free weights
• Dumbbells (5lbs to 150lbs)
• Medicine and Physio balls
• Stability and BOSU balls
• Various resistance bands and loops
• Various barbells and EZ bar sets
• Indoor TireFlip
• TRX Bands and Sets

and much much more!

To use the fitness centers, you are required to:

• Sign a fitness center agreement and waiver to show that you have read and understand the fitness center rules.
• A current NOVA I.D. is required to use the fitness center. Individuals not registered during the current semester or without a NVCC I.D. will not be permitted to use the facility. You can register to use the fitness center at the front desk.
• You must check-in and swipe your NOVA I.D. or enter your I.D. # at the front desk during each visit.
• Appropriate athletic attire is required. No open-toe shoes, flip-flops or high heels are permitted.
• No food or glass bottles are permitted in the Fitness Center. Beverages are permitted in a sealable container.
• Treat others respectfully. Use of profanity is not permitted.
• Know your limitations and use a spotter when necessary. There are two power racks in the Annandale Fitness Center that have safety bars to help prevent injuries.
• Failure to adhere to the fitness center rules, proper use of equipment and facilities may result in expulsion from the facility, the incident will be recorded and police will be called if necessary.
• Please wipe down all handles and benches after using. There is a wipe station located in the weight room.
• Sports balls are available for check out. Give your NOVA I.D. to the front desk attendant for a ball and exchange the ball and I.D after use.

• You cannot bring in glass containers of any kind.
• The locker room floors may be wet — walk carefully.
• To respect everyone's privacy, you are prohibited from using audio or visual recording devices — including a cell phone camera, in locker rooms.

• Do not drop weights while performing an exercise.
• You are not allowed to do the following exercises in the free weight area:
  • Olympic lifts-snatch, power cleans, clean and jerk, hang cleans
     deadlifts
    step-ups with weights (stepping onto benches)
• No sparring, practicing self-defense moves, or inappropriate behavior/language.
• Do not try to train others without their permission or request.
• Use a spotter with barbells when working to muscle failure.  Always use collars. There are two power racks in the Annandale Fitness Center that have safety bars to help prevent injuries.
• Replace weights and attachments on the weight tree or rack when you're done.

Matrix Machine Instructional Videos

• Dip/Chin Assist
• Matrix Multi-press
• Matrix Lat-pulldown/Row
• Shoulder Press

Fall 2024  (August 26 - December 17)

The Ernst Cultural Center frequently rents the gymnasium to outside people and organizations which could affect gymnasium availability. 

Fitness Center hours may change due to staff availability.

• Monday - Thursday: 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.  
• Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.  

Visit  NOVA's Rec on Canvas for our Zoom fitness offerings throughout the week.