Fitness Center

Okay, you know it's easy to sit on the sofa and flick the remote control in your free time. And you've circled the parking lot looking for a space that's close to the entrance of your favorite store. But those times need to change! You can't have good health without physical fitness. And you can't get physically fit by talking about what you ought to do. Get up and get going--the Tyndall Fitness & Sports Center is ready. Whether you prefer to work out alone or play on a team, the center's staff is waiting to help you develop and maintain a fitness lifestyle that can last a lifetime.

DOWNLOAD Monthly Fitness Calendar (Updated 23 Feb 10)

Intramural Sports

2010 Intramural Soccer and Volleyball Season

Intramural Sports Schedule (Updated 3 Mar 10)
Intramural Sports Standings (Updated 9 Mar 10)
Intramural Sports Bylaws (Updated 18 Aug 09)

Varsity Sports

The Varsity Sports program provides exceptional athletes the opportunity to compete at the highest level of competition. Basketball and softball teams are fielded each year; however, anyone with special talents in a sports area is urged to contact the Fitness Center Manager about starting a program.

Special Events

Special events are scheduled throughout the year. From fun runs to tournaments, the Fitness & Sports Center is always looking for great ideas to enhance its programs. If you have a suggestion for an activity, please pass it on to the Fitness Center Manager.

Facilities

Indoor

• Gymnasium including a regulation size basketball court
• Volleyball court
• Badminton court
• Walleyball courts
• Racquetball courts
• Cardiovascular rooms
• Free weight room
• Saunas, showers, and locker rooms.

Outdoor

• Football field
• Softball fields
• Tennis courts
• Basketball courts
• 400 meter rubberized jogging track
• Jogging routes between two and four miles

Lockers

Daily use lockers are available in both the men's and women's locker rooms. Remember to bring your own lock!

Equipment Checkout Cards

Use your equipment checkout card to borrow weight lifting belts, lifting straps, racquetball racquets and balls, jump ropes, eye protectors, and other fitness center equipment. Cards are available at the fitness center's lobby counter.

Unwind with a Massage

Schedule an appointment with the licensed massage therapist and get those muscles relaxed. Purchases can be made at the front desk. Types of massages include: Integrated Massage (The most popular), Swedish (Relaxation massage), Deep Tissue (Medical massage), Pregnancy Massage, Headache Treatment, Sports Massage, and Thai on the Table. (Some massages may cost extra)

Integrated Massage Prices

• 30 min - $35
• 60 min - $60
• 90 min - $90
• Call 283-2631 to make an appointment

Get a Game Going!

Reserve a playing area so you and your friends can enjoy some fun competition. Reservations can be made one day in advance, but are limited to one hour per person per telephone call per day. Reservation requirements apply to racquetball courts, softball fields, and basketball and volleyball courts during the season. Racquet re-stringing is available for $20.

Intramural Programs

Racquetball Volleyball Tennis Softball Golf Flag Football Basketball Bowling Soccer

January-February February-April April-May April-August April-August September-November November-February August-March February-April

Fitness Center is Available to

• Active duty military and dependents
• Retirees and dependents
• Department of Defense/NAF/Tyndall AFB contract employees
• Sponsored guests

Rules

The Fitness & Sports Center's staff wants everyone to get the maximum benefit and enjoyment from the facilities and programs. To accomplish this, certain rules and etiquette must be observed. Please comply with the following

Minimum age for unaccompanied use of all areas of the facility is 16 years old. Individuals who are 13 to 15 may have unrestricted use of the fitness center except for the cardiovascular room and free weight room where they must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian. Accompaniment means being physically present in the same area and in direct supervision of the youth. Anyone 12 years old and younger is prohibited from the cardiovascular room and free weight room. Access to other areas requires accompaniment by a parent/legal guardian. Children under 6 years of age are not allowed in the Fitness Center with the exception of those facilities providing a parent/child area (PCA) for supervised play and/or those children who are supervised spectators in a sports or special event.

Shirts and shoes must be worn at all times. Proper gym/sports attire must be worn while utilizing the Fitness & Sports Center. Military clothing may not be worn. Jeans and cutoffs are also not permitted.

Street shoes are allowed only in the lobby. Only non-marking shoes are authorized for use in the gym and they must be hand carried from outside into the facility. Shoes with cleats are not permitted.

Eye protection is mandatory when playing racquetball. Individuals may be suspended from the facility if proper eye protection is not worn.

Food and beverages are restricted to the lobby with the exception of water bottles which may be used during workouts/play.