People working out in the NMC Fitness Center

Fitness & Recreation

Extended Education

Most fitness and recreation courses are joint offerings to the community, meaning you can enroll through NMC Extended Education on a non-credit basis. Visit the Fitness, Wellness, Yoga and Recreation sections of the Extended Education website for current courses, or call (231) 995-1700 for more information.

Intramural Programs

NMC offers Flag Football, Volleyball, Basketball and Dodgeball team opportunities throughout the year. For details, call (231) 995-1401.

Outdoor facilities

Outdoor facilities on NMC's Front Street campus include an athletic field, softball diamonds, sand volleyball and basketball courts, a 5k course and a Frisbee/disc golf course.

Physical Education Building

Rajkovich Building, Main Campus (#16 on the Front Street Campus Map)
1701 E. Front St.
Traverse City, MI 49686

For more information, call (231) 995-1401.

The NMC Fitness Center

Get fit, stay fit in the NMC Fitness Center located on the Front Street Campus in North Hall. A friendly, well-trained fitness staff is ready to help you reach your fitness goals.

The Fitness Center is open to current NMC students and NMC employees and their families. Hours vary during holidays, breaks and when NMC is not in session.

COMMUNITY MEMBERS: We value that you have enjoyed the Fitness Center in past years. The facility is now located in a student residence hall and not open to the public for security reasons. You can still take advantage of a wide variety of fitness and wellness classes throughout the year through NMC's Extended Education Services; learn more here.

Fall & Spring Semester Hours
(starting Sept. 5)

  • Monday–Friday: 6 a.m.–10 p.m.
  • Saturday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Sunday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

The Fitness Center is closed on holidays.

Here's what you'll find:

  • Cardio stations
  • 13 Life Fitness strengthening machines
  • Circuit training option
  • Spin bikes
  • Dumbbells and strength machines
  • TVs
  • Locker rooms with showers
  • Resourceful staff

For information, call (231) 995-1401.