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BENEDICTINE FITNESS CENTER HOURS (FALL SEMESTER 2025)
PLEASE NOTE: THE FITNESS CENTER IS CLOSED WHEN THE UNIVERSITY IS CLOSED AND ALL TIMES OUTSIDE OF THE LISTED HOURS; ANY CHANGES TO THE SCHEDULE WILL BE NOTED IN THE FACILITY
THANKSGIVING HOURS
Monday 11/24: 8am – 9pm
Tuesday 11/25: 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 11/26: CLOSED
Thursday 11/27: CLOSED
Friday 11/28: CLOSED
Saturday 11/29: CLOSED
Sunday 11/30: 2pm-6pm
Monday-Thursday
8:00am - 9:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 7:00pm
Saturday
10:00am - 2:00pm
Sunday
2:00pm - 6:00pm
For questions regarding intramurals or group fitness classes, please contact Harold Watson at hwatson@ben.edu or (630) 829-6144.
Facility hours are subject to change during holidays and special events.
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Benedictine University unveiled the new state-of-the-art Fitness Center, which is located in the newly renovated Dan and Ada Rice Center, in the fall of 2011. The $6.7 million project includes an 11,000-square foot fitness facility, day lockers, offices, the Benedictine Hall of Fame, an executive suite, classroom, meeting areas and a state-of-the-art athletic training facility.
A 7,500-square foot lower level is dedicated to cardio and circuit training that will allow patrons to complete all levels of training and fitness activities. The cardio center features elliptical trainers, treadmills and stationary bicycles. The lower level also includes a private dance/exercise studio.
A 4,200-square foot strength training mezzanine provides users with a dedicated space to build the strength necessary to compete on an intercollegiate level or compete in amateur-level athletic competition. The additional weight training area contains both free weights and strength training equipment to cater to a variety of users.
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The renovations include new offices and classrooms, and an advanced training facility that features both hot and cold tubs. View the Athletic Training Room HERE.
The project was the result of the generosity of the Rice Family Foundation and hundreds of individual and corporate donors, including members of the Benedictine community. DLR Group was the architect on the project and International Contractors, Inc. was the builder on the project. Â
The facility is open to faculty, staff and students only.
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