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DBU Fitness Center

Hours of Operation

Normal Hours

  • Monday – Friday 6 AM – 12 AM
  • Saturday 8 AM – 10 PM
  • Sunday 12 PM – 10 PM

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

  • Monday – Friday 7 AM – 9 PM
  • Saturday 8 AM – 8 PM
  • Sunday 2 PM – 8 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 goal of the COMMIT TO FIT program is to instill a greater sense of confidence and competence in your knowledge and abilities at the Fitness Center. As our flagship program, COMMIT TO FIT is a 12-week program that is perfect for beginners just getting started on their fitness journey but can also be a great way for a more experienced fitness enthusiast to create a deeper habit of exercising. Resistance training (machines and bodyweight), cardiovascular endurance training, as well as core, mobility, and warm-up and cool-down techniques. This program has it all.
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

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