FITNESS CENTER
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday
6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
24-Hour Access
Sign up at the Front Desk
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Front Desk
701.747.3384
UPCOMING EVENTS
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fitness classes
Fitness classes are FREE and open to all authorized patrons of the Fitness Center
NEW! Crossfit / HIIT Class
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 7:30am to 8:30am
Join us for a workout designed to maximize results in minimal time! This class alternates short bursts of intense exercise with brief recovery periods to elevate your heart rate & push your limits!
Incorporating bodyweight movements, cardio bursts, and resistance training, every session delivers a full-body challenge that boosts strength, endurance, and overall fitness!
NEW! Stretch the Stress Away
Wednesdays | 12pm to 12:45pm
Relax and recharge in this gentle stretching session focused on breathing techniques and stress relief! Learn techniques to combat stress in the moment and build healthy habits.
Stretches will be offered for all abilities and levels of difficulty to fit your needs. Leave feeling calm, refreshed, and ready to take on the rest of your day!
Beatboss Biking
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, & Saturday | 9am to 10am
Monday & Wednesday | 7pm to 8pm
Come ride to the beat in a whole new way with our awesome spin class set to music! Class is free and open to all ability levels.
Saturday class is dependent on instructor availability. Contact Ms. Jane at the Aquatic Center for details.
Wellbeats | On-Demand Fitness
Can’t make it to our group fitness classes? Check out Wellbeats, our digital work-out kiosk that allows you to take instructor led fitness classes on demand! Wellbeats offers over 600+ digital instructor-led workouts for all ages, as well as nutrition education, mindfulness classes, and more!
The Wellbeats kiosk is located in the Aerobics Room.
Looking for fitness classes in the pool?
WHAT WE OFFER
The Grand Forks AFB Fitness Center offers 135,000 square feet of fitness and sports opportunities!
Indoor Facilities
Outdoor Facilities
Rock Wall
Conquer new heights on our 45-foot indoor rock climbing wall! Whether you’re a seasoned climber or a first-timer, our rock wall is designed for all skill levels.
Climbers must be ages 4+ and able to fit snugly into a harness. For safety purposes, all climbers must make an appointment and fill out a Waiver of Liability prior to use.
OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Monday – Friday | 9 AM to 5 PM
Call or stop by the front desk to make an appointment today!
ZeroGround Esports Lounge
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How to Access ZeroGround
Visit the Fitness Center front desk to obtain a key card for the lounge & any controllers that you wish to sign-out. You must leave your CAC card with the front desk while using the lounge, and will get it back when the key card & all controllers are returned.
Intramural Sports
We offer a variety of Intramural Sports on a rotating basis throughout the year! For more information and to sign up for Intramural Sports, contact your squadron’s Sports Rep.
- Basketball
December – February - Soccer
February – April - Softball
June – August - Flag Football
September – October - Volleyball
October – December
Bod Pod
Get a personalized assessment of your body composition with our Bod Pod! The Bod Pod measures your body fat percentage, muscle density, and a variety of other components. The process takes 15 – 45 minutes and appointments are required for use.
Contact the Fitness Center Front Desk to make an appointment today! The Bod Pod is located in the Fitness Assessment Cell.
To ensure the most accurate readings, all users are recommended to wear a swim cap. Women are recommended to wear a one-piece swimsuit and men are recommended to wear compression shorts. Swim caps/clothing not provided.
Fitness Assessment Cell (FAC) & Fitness Improvement Program (FIP)
The Fitness Assessment Cell conducts PT testing for FSS and OG squadron members only.
For all other squadrons: PT testing will be conducted by your squadron. Please contact your squadron’s UFPM for more information. Squadrons must provide their own testing sheets when conducting PT tests in the Fitness Center.
Contact the Fitness Assessment Cell
701-747-3171 and 701-747-3386
Fitness Improvement Program
Offered Monday – Friday
9:00 AM & 3:00 PM
24-Hour Access
To access the Fitness Center during unmanned hours (nights, weekends, holidays etc.), patrons must register for 24-Hour Access ahead of time. Registration can be completed at the front desk during normal business hours.
24-Hour Access is open to ages 18+ only. You must be a DoD ID card holder to utilize 24-Hour Access.
Rules & Code of Conduct
- Use of the Rock Wall is strictly prohibited during 24-hour Access.
- Please respect the equipment and clean up after yourself. Put away weights not in use and sanitize the equipment after use.
- Those choosing to wear civilian clothing in lieu of a PT uniform while working out will ensure it is neat, clean, and appropriate.
- Patrons acknowledge they are expected to behave in accordance with good standards of conduct and discipline.
- Active-Duty members (Sponsors) will be held responsible for the conduct of their dependents.
- CAC sharing is strictly prohibited.
- For your safety, please ensure that the door closes securely following entry.
- 24-hr Access users WILL NOT hold the door for others.
- It is highly encouraged that patrons utilize the Wingman Concept during unmanned hours.
- Surveillance cameras will be recording activities within the facility during unmanned hours. Violations of rules and guidelines will not be tolerated.
- Patrons acknowledge that there may not be anyone on-site to respond to an emergency. In case of an emergency or need for assistance, emergency phones are located at the Front Desk and in the Weight and Cardio Rooms. Please call 911 in an emergency.
- The two AED machines are located across from the front desk and across from the desk by the pool.
- All injuries during 24-Hour Access must be reported to Fitness Center staff and the wing safety office within 48 hours.
- Violation of rules and guidelines will result in loss of privileges and is subject to punishment under the UCMJ.
Equipment Policy
Patrons needing check-out equipment during unmanned hours (ex. Unit PT session), may check-out the equipment 24-hours in advance during normal business hours. Personnel will sign out items using AF Form 1297 and return the equipment to Fitness Center staff on the next duty day.
Dress & Appearance Policy
Please wear proper athletic attire and athletic shoes in all activity and equipment areas.
Military uniforms are authorized to be worn during workouts and members may remove their utility uniform coat; however, t-shirts must be worn. Only court shoes with non-marking soles may be worn on hardwood floors; boots are not authorized on treadmills or hardwood floors.
Prohibited:
- Any garments that contain obscene/offensive language or graphics, political statements or images deemed offensive by other patrons or Fitness Center Staff.
- Bathing suits in any location except the pool and pool locker rooms.
- Bare feet in any vicinity except designated locker rooms.
- Shorts that are not conservative and modest in nature.
- Casual slacks and/or jeans.
- Tops that expose nipples or ribcage (ex. cut off tank tops)
- Crop tops and sports bras worn as a shirt. (Sports bras must be covered with a shirt/tank top and midriffs must be covered)
- Sandals/flip flops/Crocs/street shoes etc.
- Garments made of plastic/rubber that are specifically designed to increase the amount of perspiration are prohibited due to safety concerns (including an increased risk of dehydration and heat illness)
Individuals with poor personal hygiene that may be offensive in nature (ex. dirty or soiled clothing, unwashed skin and hair).
If any violations of the above occur, patrons will be asked to change into appropriate
exercise attire or leave the facility until the problem is corrected. There will be no exceptions.
Age Restrictions
Please wear proper athletic attire and athletic shoes in all activity and equipment areas.
Military uniforms are authorized to be worn during workouts and members may remove their u
Children Under Age 6
- PERMITTED in the Parent and Child Area for supervised play only.
- NOT permitted in any other areas of the Fitness Center.
Youth Ages 6 – 12
- PERMITTED in the following activity areas: basketball court, racquetball courts, running track, locker room, and parent and child area under qualified adult interactive supervision only. Interactive supervision requires the qualified adult and child to participate in or perform the activity together at all times.
- NOT permitted in cardio rooms, weight equipment rooms, or group exercise rooms during scheduled adult exercise classes.
Youth Ages 13 – 15
- PERMITTED in cardio rooms, weight equipment, group exercise rooms, locker rooms, basketball court, racquetball court, running track, etc., under qualified adult interactive supervision only. Interactive supervision requires the qualified adult and child to participate in or perform the activity together at all times.
Youth Under Age 18
- PERMITTED in the pool only during instructional programs, or when qualified adult interactive supervision is present.
- NOT permitted in the Fitness Center during 24-Hour Access.
- NOT permitted in the Zero Ground Esports Lounge at any time.