DBU Fitness Center

Hours of Operation

Normal Hours

Monday – Friday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Semester Break Hours (Spring Break, Fall Break, Summer)

Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Contact Information

Alex Spencer M.S., CSCS, SCCC
Assistant Athletic Performance Coach and Fitness Center Coordinator

(214) 333-5504
alexanders@dbu.edu

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Programs

Commit to Fit

The COMMIT TO FIT program is designed to help you build confidence and skills at the Fitness Center. As our flagship 12-week program, it’s perfect for beginners starting their fitness journey and a great way for seasoned enthusiasts to deepen their exercise habits.

This comprehensive program includes:

Resistance training (machines and body weight)
Cardiovascular endurance training
Core exercises
Mobility work
Warm-up and cool-down techniques

Exciting New Fall Offering!

BODYWEIGHT GROUP FITNESS CLASS (In-person with Instructor)

Who:

Anyone! We have exercise mats for up to 20 participants but feel free to bring your own.

What:

A 6-week bodyweight fitness class with no equipment required. Don’t forget to bring water, a towel, and maybe even a friend!

When:

Monday–Thursday from October 14th through November 21st (see instructor-specific class times below).

Where:

Parking Lot 31 (*weather permitting*).

Instructors and Schedule:

Alex Spencer: Monday at 12:15 p.m. | Thursday at 12:30 p.m.
Josh Derksen: Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. | Wednesday at 12:15 p.m.

How to Join:

Register here!

Desk to 5k

Our 12-week DESK TO 5K was created with the novice runner in mind. the DESK TO 5K program has a balanced approach to introducing running and resistance training to help keep you going strong!

Circuit Strength Series

The 12-week CIRCUIT STRENGTH program offers something for every level from beginner to seasoned vet. CIRCUIT STRENGTH places a primary emphasis on resistance exercises. From selectorized strength equipment to bodyweight exercises to free weights, this program can help you feel more competent with resistance training.

On-Ramp

On-Ramp is a 2-week program designed to help those who are new or returning from a hiatus of activity get reacclimated. On-Ramp consists of 3 resistance training workouts per week that are meant to be performed at a high tempo. When complete, the Foundation program is a great follow-up.

Foundation

An 8-week program, Foundation develops exactly that. Designed to help transition beyond novice training, the Foundation program ups the ante from the on-ramp with 4 workouts per week, increasing intensity throughout the program with a mix of resistance training and high-intensity intervals.

Mission

The DBU Fitness Center aims to serve, engage, and educate our members through high-quality facilities, services, and programming. To promote stewardship of our bodies as Temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Cor. 6:19). To encourage a healthy view of fitness and health that recognizes we are “fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalm 139).

Vision

Develop a state-of-the-art, comprehensive health and fitness program to promote positive changes in our university community. To provide resources that improve the 5 components of holistic health: Physical, Mental, Emotional, Social, and Spiritual

Values

Communication

“Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.”
Ephesians 4:29 ESV

Humility

“Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.”
John 15:13 ESV

Ambition

“I glorified you on earth, having accomplished the work that you gave me to do.”
John 17:4 ESV

Service

“For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
Mark 10:45 ESV

Engagement

“For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.”
Matthew 18:20 ESV