The Athletics Center

Fitness Center Facility Information:

Located on the IPFW Campus, the Athletics Center is adjacent to the Mastodon's home athletic facility at the north end of campus, south of the new medical building.

Memberships are free for all current IPFW students.  Discounted memberships are available for non-enrolled IPFW students, IPFW alumni, IPFW employees and their spouses/same-sex domestic partners.

Hours:

Monday - Thursday:  5:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday:  5:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday:  8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday:  12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Hours are subject to change. 

Amenities:

• Multipurpose gym with a 2,700 seat arena and 3 basketball/volleyball courts
• 1/9 mile indoor track built of tartan rubber surface
• 5 racquetball/handball courts
• Cardiovascular Conditioning Room
• Strength Training Room
• 6–8 week Fitness classes

Cardio Conditioning

• 4 Life Fitness upright bikes with heart rate monitors
• 2 Life Fitness treadmills with heart rate monitors
• 5 Elliptical EFX Cross Trainers
• 5 Stairmasters
• 2 Concept II rowing machines
• 4 Airodyne bikes
• 2 Recumbant Bikes
• 3 Precor treadmills

Strength Training

• 15 piece Nautilus circuit
• 2 complete dumbbell racks
• Complete line of free weight equipment
• Spacious matted area for free weight training
• Free space for independent exercise purposes

Fitness & Nutrition Services

Nutrition and fitness services are available to all employees, retirees, and their spouses/same-sex domestic partners.

Dietetic Services:  Judy Tillapaugh, Registered Dietitian, provides one-on-one and small group consultations at no charge.

Fitness Services:  IPFW Personal Fitness Trainers provide one free consultation per year to employees, retirees, and their spouses/same-sex domestic partners.  Contact Judy Tillapaugh for more information.

Health Consultations:  The health and wellness team provides one-on-one and small group consultations on a variety of health topics.  Contact Judy Tillapaugh for more information.

Weight Watchers at IPFW

The official Weight Watchers is here on campus. Meetings are held every Wednesday from noon-1 p.m. in Kettler Hall, room 146. Meetings are 40-60 minutes in length and include a weigh-in and educational meeting.

The cost for a 12-week series is $144 per person. IPFW will accept checks, Visa, Mastercard, and Discover.

• Employee Reimbursement: If you attend 11 out of the 12 classes, you will receive your 2nd $72 payment back at the end of the 12-week session. A purple apple will also be awarded upon completion of 11 of 12 meetings. At registration, two payments of $72.00 will be taken. $72.00 will immediately be charged to you and the second half of payment will be held until the end of the session. The second payment will be returned to the employee if they completed 11 of 12 weekly meetings.
• Weight Watchers General Information:
  • All weigh-ins are private
  • Information provided is the same program materials and topics that are offered in traditional Weight Watchers meetings
  • Weight Waters does not require packaged foods
  • All leaders are Lifetime members of Weight Watchers who have successfully lost and maintained their weight following the Weight Watchers plan
  • At-Work members who miss their At-Work meeting may attend a traditional meeting within the Franchise during the same calendar week at no cost
  • Prorated refunds are given only for a member reaching Lifetime Membership, pregnancy or employment has been terminated

IPFW offers a variety of fitness options for employees:

• Department of Continuing Studies:  Fitness & Leisure Course Schedule
• Department of Athletics, Recreation, & Intramural Sports:  Intramural Fitness Schedule