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.

Ages 10 and up. This class will provide students with: fitness, self-defense, self-confidence, self-discipline, social interaction, respect, and stress management.

This GBC Fitness Center section is for Elko community members ages 18 and up. See schedule for times. *Hours may vary depending on classes and coverage.

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

Gym will be closed on June 19th and July 4th.

This GBC Fitness Center section is for Elko community members ages 18 and up. See schedule for times. *Hours may vary depending on classes and coverage.

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

Gym will be closed on June 19th and July 4th.

Join other members of the community and have fun!

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:30-11:30am. *Hours may very depending on classes and availability.

Gym is closed on June 19 and July 4th.

Students will engage in high intensity training, strength training, and core training. Students will learn to execute conditionings and weight training with correct form. Class can be modified for most fitness levels.

Elko In-person class

No Class on June 19th.

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

The first half of the class will be made up of dynamic movements and sun salutations to help participants warm up, strengthen their muscles, develop some cardiovascular work, and develop balance. The second half of the class will include deep yin stretches, held for 2-5 minutes. This will help develop deep flexibility in muscle tissue, tendons, and ligaments. The class will include breathwork, meditation, and a final deep relaxation.

Elko In-person class

No class on June 19 for the holiday, the last class will be on June 18th instead.

Students will practice the fundamental movements of Kyokushin karate such as punches, blocks, kicks, and fighting techniques. Kyokushin is a full-contact karate that increases one's power, stamina, and resilience. Women's karate is for ages 12 and up.
Elko In-Person Class

For experienced climbers to be certified or re-certified to use the rock wall. The certification will be by appointment with the rock wall instructor once the student has registered.
Certifications are valid for two years.