Fitness   

Earning this credential from the Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) verifies that you can safely and effectively teach group fitness classes. This course includes a voucherfor prepaid access to sit for the certifying AFAA GFI Exam upon completion of the course and eligibility.

This program is on the Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL) for Northern Nevada. Contact Job Opportunities in Nevada (JOIN) to see if you qualify for funding.

Program details can be found here: AFAA Group Fitness Instructor.

This GBC Fitness Center section is for Elko community members ages 18 and up.

Use the gymnasium to play basketball or pickleball. The fully-equipped facility includes commercial-grade stairmaster, treadmills and rowing machines, universal weight machines, stationary bicycle, and a wide variety of free weights.

Hours: Monday - Friday from 7am to 9pm. (Hours may vary before the semester officially begins on Jan. 20.)

Gym is closed on Jan. 19, Feb. 16, & March 23-27.

This GBC Fitness Center section is for Elko community members ages 18 and up. See schedule for times.

Use the gymnasium to play basketball or pickleball. The fully-equipped facility includes commercial-grade stairmaster, treadmills and rowing machines, universal weight machines, stationary bicycle, and a wide variety of free weights. Class fee includes $10 locker rental fee.

Hours: Monday - Friday from 7am to 9pm. (Hours may vary before the semester officially begins on Jan. 20.)

Gym is closed on Jan. 19, Feb. 16, & March 23-27.

Special GBC Elko Fitness Center offer for currently enrolled GBC Students ages 18 and up. You must be enrolled in 6 or more credits. You will be required to show your GBC Student ID at check-in.

Use the gymnasium to play basketball or pickleball. The fully-equipped facility includes commercial-grade stairmaster, treadmills and rowing machines, universal weight machines, stationary bicycle, and a wide variety of free weights.

Regular Hours: Monday - Friday from 7am to 9pm.

Gym is closed on Jan. 19, Feb. 16, & March 23-27.

Join other members of the community and have fun! Open Pickleball is free for anyone over the age of 80. Bring your ID to the Continuing Education and we'll get you signed up.

Regular Semester Hours: Monday - Thursday from 8am - 10am in the mornings.

Monday from 8pm - 9pm

Tuesday & Wednesday from 2:30pm - 4:45pm

Friday from 7pm - 9pm in the evenings

(Hours may vary before the semester officially begins on Jan. 20.)

Gym is closed on Jan. 19, Feb. 16, & March 23-27.

This three-part series will use breathing and body-based awareness to calm the nervous system and orient to the present. Each session will begin with short instruction followed by a guided meditation. Techniques shared in these sessions are informed by science-based approaches focused on nervous system regulation. This series is open to individuals wishing to try meditation for the first time as well as experienced individuals wishing to practice in a group.

 

This volleyball clinic is designed for beginners to gain a solid foundation of basic volleyball play and for intermediate players looking to sharpen their techniques. Classes will cover skills such as: serving, receiving, setting, hitting, defense, and team formations.

Students should be prepared for active play and be dressed accordingly: gym appropriate shoes and clothing, long hair pulled back, no long/artificial nails, and no jewelry. Please bring a refillable water bottle and knee pads; arm sleeves are optional.

Elko in-person class for ages 12-16. (No Class on June 19 or July 3, the campus will be closed).

Each class begins with a full-body warm-up, followed by a series of strength training exercises executed with dumbbells, kettlebells, and resistance bands. Students will improve muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility. The workout can be modified for any fitness level.
Elko In-Person Class

In this three day camp, students will learn the basics of rock climbing. This will include learning how to tie in to the rope, how to check your belayer for safety, and basic movement fundamentals. Students will climb each day, working to better their general fitness and gain comfort with heights.

Class is for students ranging from 9th-12th grades.

In this course students will learn the basic fundamentals of rock climbing. This will include skills such as how to safely attach yourself to the rope, how to properly belay your climbing partner, as well as how to safely bring them back to the earth. Students will also learn basic anchor building fundamentals, movement techniques, and other skills applicable to outdoor climbing. Ages 18+.

Elko in-person class

In this three day camp, students will learn the basics of rock climbing. This will include learning how to tie in to the rope, how to check your belayer for safety, and basic movement fundamentals. Students will climb each day, working to better their general fitness and gain comfort with heights. Class is for students ranging from 5th-8th grades.