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Spartan Training Zone

About

The Norfolk State University Spartan Training Zone is designed to invoke a Spartan healthy lifestyle. Equipped with state of the art equipment, the training zone is the Ideal place to GET FIT! The Spartan Training Zone stands to educate the NSU community and strive to help students, faculty and staff reach their fitness/wellness goals with the best equipment and programs.

*Remember that a healthy lifestyle does not begin and end with working out. It is recommended that you should get at least eight hours of rest and eat three to five meals a day!*

Virtual WOrkout Resources

The Spartan Training zone is not open at this time due to COVID-19; however, here are some links to workouts that you can do at home:

  • Orangetheory: Post a new daily 30 minute workout routines daily. 

  • The Body Coach TV: There are more than 250 workouts on The Body Coach TV, formulated by host Joe Wicks, are engaging and upbeat.
  • Bandier: Hosting Instagram Live dance workouts every day at 4PM EST.  
  • CorePower Yoga: Free streaming of live classes daily that last form 20-60 minutes.
  • Planet Fitness: Hosting "Home Work-Ins" a series of free fitness classes for everyone that will be streamed live on Planet Fitness’ Facebook page daily at 7 p.m. EST and put available on their YouTube channel at any time. - Planet Fitness YouTube

  • The Hybrid Athlete: Leave the Gym Behind 6 Week Bodyweight Training Plan

  • 30 Days of Change workout program: 30 day workout plan to see a change in your physical appearance

        

Spartan Training Zone Facility Rules

  • To gain access to Spartan Training Zone, Students, Faculty, Staff, and NSU Alumni Association Members, must present your active Spartan Card for staff to swipe at the front desk of the Spartan Training Zone. *Faculty/Staff/NSU Alumni Association Members must have a current paid membership.
  • Do not bring your gym bag or personal belongings onto the fitness floor. Spartan Training Zone is not responsible for stolen or lost items.
  • Re-Rack weights and return all other equipment and accessories to proper locations.
  • Do not bring children onto gym floor.
  • No guests are allowed to accompany students, faculty, staff and alumni.
  • No jeans are allowed to be worn at any time. 
  • No open toed shoes are allowed to be worn at any time. 
  • Participants must re-rack weights after use.
  • Please wipe off the equipment after use.
  • No personal open air radios, music players at any time.
  • No sauna suits are allowed to be worn at any time.
  • No vulgar language.

Failure to follow any of these rules may result in suspension from the Spartan Training Zone.

Faculty and Staff Membership

Membership is required by all NSU employees. Click here for the Faculty/ Staff Payroll deduction form. For questions please contact the Student Center at (757)823-8200.

Hours of Operation

Summer Hours

  • Monday - Friday: 8:00am-4:45pm
  • *Closed from 1:00pm-2:00pm for lunch
  • Saturday and Sunday: Closed
     

Academic Year

  • Monday - Friday: 8:00am-9:45pm 
  • Saturday: 11:30am-8:15pm
  • Sunday: Closed