Fitness Centers

Brookhaven's  Fitness Lab (weight room)  is open to all credit students at no charge.

Brookhaven has a  jogging trail marked for either a 1.5-mile or 2-mile run or walk. Tennis courts, available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis, can be used every day except Friday mornings when classes are held.

Tennis courts are available on a first-come, first-served basis, also at no charge.

Eastfield's fitness center is open free of charge to credit students registered in a PHED/KINE course, faculty and staff with a Dallas College ID. There is a small fee ($10/month and $25/quarter) for using the pool for all others.

The outdoor pool (which is kept at 88 degrees) is open Monday through Friday. We reserve the right to close all or part of the pool for PE classes. A lifeguard is not on duty at all times. In the event of inclement weather, the pool will be closed.

The soft-surface, outdoor jogging trail is a mile long, marked off in quarter-mile increments. It's open dawn to dusk.

Outdoor basketball, racquetball and tennis courts are also open, and students can check out golf clubs and use the golf green to play a round.

Gym

El Centro's Physical Fitness Lab, Aerobic Super Circuit and gymnasium are available to all enrolled students at no charge.

Bring your valid student ID. Workout hours vary by semester.

Wellness Center

The El Centro Wellness Center is located on the 14th and 15th floors of the Bank of America Parking Building, adjacent to the downtown campus. This facility is equipped with several workout spaces, a lap pool, running track, full-service locker rooms, sauna, Jacuzzi and various group activity rooms.

Open enrollment is available to Dallas College students, faculty and staff, as well as the general public. There are no initiation fees or contracts.

Interested in Joining?

• Students and Staff - contact the Continuing Education Department.
• Public and Businesses - contact the Wellness Center, 214-860-2730.

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Group Exercise Classes

Classes will be added or changed as instructors are added to staff. Noon and evening classes are in the planning.

• Barre – A fusion of dance, Pilates, and Yoga. Great for core stability, balance, agility and coordination.
• Boot Camp: Fit Lean – Total body training to help sculpt the body. Similar to the Jillian Michaels program.
• Cardio Fit Camp – A variety of aerobic resistance training exercises designed to improve aerobic capacity, muscular strength endurance, agility and functional capacity.
• Chisel – Resistance training for balanced muscle development throughout the body and designed to promote a leaner body composition.
• Core More – A focus strengthening of the abdomen, lower back​ and pelvic regions with resistance training and adding balance development of the skeletal muscle system throughout the body.
• Cardio Kick Box – Cross training including aerobic training with martial arts, strength training and flexibility to help improve striking power and efficiency.
• Pilates – A program to improve strength, flexibility, body alignment, control and balance.
• Spin – no impact aerobic interval training on stationary cycles with a guided variation in tempo, grade and speed.
• TRX – Suspended resistance training. Usage of body weight resistance to help develop core stability, balance, coordination, and improved range of motion.
• Yoga – a combination of strength and flexibility movements to promote overall balance in the body, core stability, improved range of motion and stress relief.
• Zumba – an aerobic exercise routine with Latin and Urban dance movements that also helps develop coordination, balance, agility and reaction time.
• Beginner Spin – Very light impact aerobic interval training on stationary cycles with step by step guided variation in slow tempo, grade and moderate speed.
• Beginner Yoga – A light and moderate combination of strength and flexibility movements to promote overall balance in the body, core stability, improved range of motion and stress relief. Structured for slower pace and beginner individuals.
• Beginner TRX – Slight resistance training using body weight resistance to help develop core stability, balance, coordination and improved range of motion. Pace modified to a beginner level to obtain best quality of workout for learning level individuals.

Not a student? You can still join the gym! Visit our Continuing Education offices to set up a membership. Monthly dues come in at just $20 a month! 

North Lake's  fitness center  is free during open hours to students taking P.E. classes. For other students, the fee is $25 per semester (Fall, Spring, Summer).

North Lake's  tennis courts  are open to all credit students, free of charge, when class is not in session. You can also use the  jogging trail and the two small  outdoor basketball courts.

The North Lake Fitness Center is the perfect place to get in shape year-round, both indoors and outdoors.  Equipped with a full line of weight machines, free weights, Stairmasters, treadmills, and programmable stationary cycles, the Fitness Center is fully equipped to provide for your physical conditioning needs regardless of your fitness level. When you prefer to exercise outdoors, you can take advantage of Lakeview Trail, our half-mile walking/jogging trail with adjacent parcours.

You must be 18 years of age or a credit North Lake student to participate. Registration is available on an individual basis for a full three-month period of access through Career and Community Education regardless of when you register. The Fitness Center staff will monitor your access period and let you know when it's time to renew your membership.

Natatorium

The natatorium is a 50-meter indoor swimming facility that is a partnership of the City of Irving, the Irving Independent School District (IISD) and Dallas College, and it is operated and managed by the City of Irving for joint use by the city and IISD.

Full listing of rules and policies.

Fees

The following price structure is for currently enrolled students (credit and non-credit), not enrolled in a PE course but wanting to access the Fitness Center: 

• Senior citizens 65/older can purchase a year's membership for $25.
• Students who are not currently enrolled in a NLC PE course can purchase a semester pass for $25.
• Community members can purchase a semester pass for $45.

Richland has a cutting-edge wellness, athletic and recreational facility.

This 3000+ square foot fitness center overlooks the beautiful Richland Lake and is equipped with more than $100,000 worth of high-tech fitness equipment, featuring the premier VR2 Strength Systems by Cybex.

Credit and non-credit physical education activities are offered. This combination of facilities, programs, and courses makes the Health Fitness Center an excellent choice for campus and community participants. Our friendly staff will be happy to assist you with the proper use of high-tech equipment and assist you in developing a workout program based on your particular wants and needs.

The Health Fitness Center Features

Fee Structure

• No Charge
  For Richland credit students enrolled in a physical education course.
  View a complete listing of credit Physical Education courses being offered.
• $20.00 per Month
  Anyone not enrolled in a credit physical education course may sign up to use the Fitness Center through our Continuing Education program at a cost of $20 per month. This includes students enrolled in other credit or non-credit courses as well as community members not enrolled at Richland.
  Senior Community members age 65 and over are encouraged to join our Silver Ducks credit program where you may be eligible for a tuition waiver. Contact the Emeritus office at 972-238-6972 for more information about waivers or Bill Neal at 972-238-6267 for information about this program. To register, go to the Continuing Education registration desk located on the first floor of Thunderduck Hall or you may call them at 972-238-6972.