Get Moving!
Research shows that the fitness of your body is related to the fitness of your brain. Physical exercise is like "Miracle Grow" for the brain. It activates the release of Brain-derived neurotrophic factor, "BDNF" which is a neuron growth factor that improves cognition, stimulates us to keep us alert, lowers stress, improves memory and puts students in the optimal learning environment. Exercise feeds the brain glucose (energy) and oxygen, which helps to build better connections between the neurons that help the brain to read, write and compute. Scientists have discovered that exercise has the most effect on the Hippocampus, which is the portion of the brain that helps short term memory convert new information into long term memory... which is very important for learning!
Facilities
Facilties
- All current Lansing Community College students, staff, and faculty are eligible to use fitness facilities at no cost.
- Star Cards are required for entry.
- LCC retirees and alumni are eligible to use the West Campus Fitness Center. Beginning July 1, 2025, a special retiree/alumni StarCard will be required for entry. Learn more.
- Towels are available for use while working out and must remain in the fitness facilities. Please place used towels into the laundry bins before exiting.
- Please bring your own lock to secure your personal items in the locker rooms. Locker rooms will continue to be day use only.
- The Fitness and Wellness Program IS NOT responsible for lost or stolen articles.
Please direct all concerns related to the Fitness and Wellness Program to the Health and Human Services Division Office located in the Health and Human Services building; HHS 108; 517-483-1410.
Fitness Centers
LCC has two fitness centers, one on Main Campus and one on West Campus. Courses (PFFT 100, PFFT 109) are available for students interested in learning more about fitness improvement and program design. Facilities are available for use by all current LCC students, staff, and faculty. Faculty are available to help design a customized fitness program to meet your needs.
Both centers offer a wide variety of cardiovascular and strength training machines including treadmills, step mills, ellipticals, rowers, stationary bikes, and strength training equipment as well as a running/walking tracks and stretching areas.
Fitness/Physical Conditioning
Fitness and Wellness offers a variety of fitness and physical conditioning classes that are designed to advance the overall health of the student. Emphasis is placed on learning appropriate exercise techniques as well as general wellness principles. Some courses included in the Fitness/Physical Conditioning program are total fitness, yoga, core and flexibility.
Downtown Campus
Fitness Center
Location
Gannon Building, Room 2115
517-483-1246
Hours of Operation
Monday: 6:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday: 6:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday: 6:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday: 6:00am - 6:00pm
Friday: 6:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
West Campus
Fitness Center
Location
West Campus, Room M 126
517-483-9620
Hours of Operation
Monday: 6:00am - 7:00pm
Tuesday: 6:00am - 7:00pm
Wednesday: 6:00am - 7:00pm
Thursday: 6:00am - 7:00pm
Friday: 6:00am - 10:00am, 2:00pm - 7:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Weight Room
LCC's weight room is complete with both free weight and machine weight equipment as well as cardio equipment. The weight room offers a selection of equipment for all experience levels. Expert instruction is available in the safe use of equipment to achieve members’ goals.
LCC offers a weight training classes (PFWT 112, PFWT 123) allowing students to learn about safety, the proper use of equipment, and personalized program design. Classes are available for beginners as well as advanced weight training students.
Downtown Campus
Weight Room
Weight Training
Fitness and Wellness offers courses specifically focused on learning strength training methods. Instruction on proper lifting technique and training methodologies will be explored.
Location
Gannon Building, Room 1115
517-483-1245
Hours of Operation
Monday: 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Tuesday: 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Wednesday: 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Thursday: 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Friday: 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am - 12:00pm
Sunday: Closed
Contact Us
Fitness and Wellness Program
Health and Human Services Division Office
HHS Building, 108
517-483-1410
517-483-1508 fax