Category: Fitness

Finals Week & Winter Break Hours are here!

Greeting Patrons,

As the Fall Semester comes to a close and finals approach, we hope your studies are going well! Please take note of our updated hours for Finals Week and Winter Break, which are provided below. All Mason Recreation facilities will be closed during December 23rd – December 26^th and December 31^st – January 1^st. The AFC will be closed on January 3^rd for construction; all other buildings will have normal winter hours.

AQUATIC AND FITNESS CENTER (AFC)

Area	Dates	Hours
Facility	December 14^th – December 18^th	Normal facility hours
Facility	December 19^th – January 18^th*	Monday – Friday: 7 am – 2 pm Saturday – Sunday: 8 am – 12 pm
Recreation Pool	December 14^th – December 18^th	Normal facility hours
Recreation Pool	December 19^th – January 18^th*	Monday – Friday: 7:15 am – 2:30 pm Saturday – Sunday: 8:15 am – 12:30 pm
Competition Pool	Our competition pool hours will change weekly due to staffing, please check the lane charts for the most updated open swim hours!

*Please check the table at the end for more details

RECREATION ATHLETIC COMPLEX (RAC)

Dates	Hours
December 14^th	1 pm – 8 pm
December 15^th	1 pm – 10 pm
December 16^th	7 am – 10 pm
December 17^th – December 18^th	7 am – 8 pm
December 19^th – January 18^th*	Mondays – Fridays: 3 pm – 8 pm Saturdays: 1 pm – 5 pm Sundays: Closed

*Please check the table at the end for more details

SKYLINE FITNESS CENTER

Dates	Hours
December 14^th – December 15^th	5 pm – 9 pm
December 16^th	3pm – 7pm
December 17^th – January 18^th	Closed

OUTDOOR VENUES

Area	Dates	Hours
Pickleball Courts	December 19th – January 18th*	Monday – Sunday: 8 am – 11 pm
All other outdoor venues will be CLOSED from December 19th – January 18th*

*Please check the table at the end for more details

SCHEDULED FACILITY CLOSURES

One or more facilities will be closed on the following dates.

Facility	Dates	Reason
Recreation Athletic Complex (RAC)	December 23^rd – January 5^th	Winter Break
Aquatic and Fitness Center (AFC), Outdoor Venues	December 23^rd – December 26^th
Aquatic and Fitness Center (AFC), Outdoor Venues	December 31^st – January 1^st
Skyline Fitness Center	December 17^th – January 18^th
Aquatic and Fitness Center (AFC)	January 3^rd	Construction

Thanksgiving Break Hours Update

Greetings Patrons!

With George Mason’s Thanksgiving Break just around the corner, we’re updating our facility hours for the holiday season. Here’s our schedule from November 27th through December 1st:

AQUATIC AND FITNESS CENTER (AFC)

Facility Hours:

Wednesday 11/27: 6 am – 7 pm

Thursday 11/28: CLOSED

Friday 11/29: CLOSED

Saturday 11/30: 8 am – 12 pm

Sunday 12/1: 8 am – 8 pm

Recreation Pool:

Wednesday 11/27: 6:15 am – 2 pm

Thursday 11/28: CLOSED

Friday 11/29: CLOSED

Saturday 11/30: CLOSED

Sunday 12/1: 8:15 am – 7:30 pm

Competition Pool:

Wednesday 11/27: CLOSED

Thursday 11/28: CLOSED

Friday 11/29: CLOSED

Saturday 11/30: 8:15 am – 10:30 am

Sunday 12/1: CLOSED

RECREATION ATHLETIC COMPLEX (RAC)

Facility Hours:

Wednesday 11/27: 7 am – 7 pm

Thursday 11/28: CLOSED

Friday 11/29: CLOSED

Saturday 11/30: CLOSED

Sunday 12/1: 1 pm – 11 pm

SKYLINE FITNESS CENTER

Skyline Fitness Center will be closed for the break from Wednesday 11/27 through Sunday 12/1.

OUTDOOR VENUES

All outdoor venues except our pickleball courts will be closed for the break from Wednesday 11/27 through Sunday 12/1. The pickleball court hours will remain the same.

Happy Thanksgiving! We wish you a joyful and relaxing holiday week!

If you have any questions please email us at [email protected].

Join us for Health and Fitness Expo on March 20th

Join us for the 27th Annual Health and Fitness Expo. This traditional campus event is free, open to the public, and attended by more than 1,000+ participants each year! Our mission is to promote the importance of health, wellness, well-being, fitness, and disease prevention. Stop by to learn more about resources available on campus, and in our community, that can help you lead a happy, healthy life.

This event features a variety of interactive health education activities, hands-on demonstrations, fitness instruction/ challenges, a blood drive, and more!

Date/Time: March 20th, 10 AM – 2 PM
Location: Dewberry Hall, Johnson Center
Register on Mason360.

Weightlifting Techniques with Patriot Weights on March 13th!

Join us at Skyline Fitness Centre on March 13th from 3 – 4 PM for an all-levels class taught for EVERY-body, and anybody, interested in learning more about weightlifting. Led by a personal trainer, this workshop dives into personalized program design strategies by exploring foundational exercise information. This class will teach you the basics of weight lifting with proper warm-ups and form, how to use fitness equipment and plenty of weight room tips and tricks. All participants will leave knowing how to create their own workout plan.

Date/Time: March 13th, 3 – 4 PM
Location: Skyline Fitness Center
Registration Fee: $10
Register on Mason360

Join us on March 11th for themed cycling!

Join us for a themed cycling event on March 11th at 12:15 pm in the AFC Cycling Studio. Get your heart rate up as you ride along to Taylor Swift’s hits. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or just starting, these rides are perfect for everyone looking to have a blast while getting fit. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to sweat, smile, and sing along with Mason Rec!

Date/Time: March 11th, 12:15 pm

Location: AFC Cycling Studio

DISCOVER YOUR HEALTH THROUGH FREE INBODY SCANS THIS SPRING!

Join us on the first Friday of every month to receive a full body scan at no cost. Our advanced technology will provide you with valuable insights into your health and fitness. It is a non-invasive, quick, and accurate body composition analysis that provides a detailed breakdown of your weight in terms of muscles, fat, and water. Mark your calendars for the first Friday of every month and make your way to the AFC fitness office for a free scan of your body.

Master fitness techniques with ‘Women On Weights’ on Feb 21st

Join us for ‘Women on Weights,’ to discover the fundamentals of exercise, particularly focused on weight training. This is an empowering and informative event designed exclusively for women seeking to kickstart their fitness journey. Held on Feb 21, from 3 pm – 4 pm at Skyline Fitness Center, whether you’re a beginner or looking to enhance your workout routine, this is a perfect opportunity to learn, connect, and embrace a healthy, strong you. Book your spot today. There will be a $10 fee for registration.