Fitness & Recreation
Jump into club sports, join an intramural team or find balance in group exercise classes. Explore activities that help you stay active, healthy and connected with Campus Recreation.
There are endless ways to stay active at 51小黄车. Play pickleball or pick-up basketball in the Jo. Swim the six-lane pool atop The Hill inside the Luth Athletic Center. Lift weights at Loyola Fitness Studio or walk one of the several trails around campus.
Recreational Facilities
The 'Jo'
Through the generosity of John Luth 鈥74 and Joanne Chouinard-Luth, D.M.D., 鈥淭he Jo鈥 opened in 2021. A jogging track is suspended across the second floor looking over several basketball courts that transform into volleyball and pickleball courts. The Jo also has locker rooms, yoga rooms, spin classes, fitness classes and weight rooms. The center is home to all club and intramural sports, as well as recreation, fitness and wellness programming for students, faculty and staff.
Loyola Fitness Studio
The Loyola Fitness Studio is 2,800 square feet of space dedicated to cardiovascular and strength training. The space features dozens of exercise machines, strength machines and free weights.
Access the Facilities
Facilities are accessible to current students, employees and emeriti faculty. Prior to arrival, everyone must sign a one-time, annual Facility Use Waiver before using Campus Recreation spaces.
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday: 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Winter Break 2024-2025
- Monday, Dec 16 - Wednesday, Jan 1: CLOSED
- Thursday, Jan 2 - Sunday, Jan 19
- Weekdays 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
- Weekends CLOSED
Summer 2025
- Tuesday, May 27 - Friday, Aug 16*
- Monday-Thursday 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Friday 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Weekends CLOSED
*Closed Wednesday, June 19
*Closed Monday, June 30 - Friday, July 4
Fall Break
- The Jo & Loyola Early Closure 5:30 p.m. - Friday, Oct. 11
- The Jo Open 7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. - Monday, Oct. 14 - Friday, Oct. 18. Closed Saturday & Sunday
- Loyola Closed - Saturday, Oct. 12 - Sunday, Oct. 20
Thanksgiving Break
- The Jo & Loyola Early Closure 5:30 p.m. - Tuesday, Nov. 26
- The Jo & Loyola Closed - Wednesday, Nov. 27 - Sunday, Dec. 1
Study Period & Final Exams
- The Jo & Loyola: Open 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 - Sunday, Dec. 8
- The Jo & Loyola: Open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9 - Friday, Dec. 15
- The Jo & Loyola: Open 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 - Sunday, Dec. 15
The Jo & Loyola Early Closure 5:30 p.m. - Friday, Feb. 28
Spring Break
- The Jo: Open 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday, Mar. 3 - Friday, Mar 7. Closed Saturday & Sunday
- Loyola: Closed Saturday, Mar. 1 - Sunday, Mar. 9
Easter Break
- The Jo:
- Open 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Apr. 16 & Thursday, Apr. 17
- Closed Friday Apr. 18 - Sunday, Apr. 20
- Open 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday, Apr. 21
- Loyola: Closed 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Apr. 16 - Monday, Apr. 21
Spring Weekend, Study Period, Final Exams & Senior Week
- The Jo & Loyola: Early Closure 4 p.m. Friday, May 2
- Loyola Closed for the summer - as of Friday, May 2
- May Hours for The Jo:
- Open Weekends 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday, May 3 - Sunday, May 11
- Open Weekdays 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday, May 5 - Thursday, May 15
- Open Weekdays 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Friday, May 16 - Wednesday, May 21
- May Hours for The Jo:
Fitness and Well-Being Programs
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Group Classes
Join a variety of instructor-led, group exercise classes such as yoga, pilates, spin and weight training. Classes are fun and customized to fit all levels of experience.
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Orientations & Goal Setting
Meet with campus recreation staff for a 30-minute orientation where you鈥檒l tour the building and learn the basics of using the weight machines and cardio equipment.
