Your all-inclusive membership provides you with complete access to the JCC's state-of-the-art Fitness Center. As a new JCC member, your Fitness Center privileges begin with a complimentary initial training session to get you started with your lifestyle change, or keep you on track.
Here at the Alper JCC, we recognize you as the individual you are–from the moment you’re greeted by our staff to the moment you step on our Precor fitness equipment, which connects to our Wi-Fi network and uses Preva® technology to load your personal workout profile, helping you maximize your workouts and reach your goals.
Spinner® Chrono Power Bikes now pedaling at J Fitness
Reserve a space in any one our 80-plus weekly group exercise classes online or with MindBody’s easy-to-use mobile app. Receive a text notification if a spot opens up in a class that you’re on the waiting list for, or connect your Fitbit to MindBody’s app to view personal activity data achieved during your workouts.
Stop by the Membership Welcome Desk in the Futernick Family Fitness Center or contact Membership Services today to schedule a personalized tour and see for yourself how the JCC makes fitness personal.
Peloton Bikes Now at J Fitness!
Discover the Peloton bike: the only exercise bike streaming indoor studio cycling classes live and on-demand. The Peloton bike brings you the most convenient and immersive indoor cycling experience, streaming daily live classes directly to J Fitness.
Click here for detailed instructions on how to reserve a Peloton session on the MindBody App
Ages 13 - 15
This program teaches teens proper use of fitness equipment, gym safety, gym etiquette, spatial awareness and gym lingo.
We are now offering our intro to Fitness program FREE for JCC members. Upon completion of the program, teens must be accompanied by a parent or guardian any time they are in the Fitness Center
For a detailed description of our Fitness Center Facilities, come visit membership and we will give you a personalized tour!
Over 5,000 sq. foot workout area, mirrored walls, and stretching area
2,500 square foot aerobics studio with wood floor and mirrored walls
Custom-designed Indoor Cycling roo
Free weight equipment
All cardio equipment have personal flat-screen TVs
Multi-station Modular Cybex Cable Cross Unit
TS1 Striders
Cybex Eagle Training Equipment
Cybex Arcs
Expresso Virtual Reality Bikes
Stairmasters
Concept II Rowers
True Recumbent Bicycles
Peloton Bikes
- All equipped with a touch screen with interactive program componentsIntegrated Footplant Technology™(IFT) and Ground Effects® Impact Control (GFX)
- Loads of training programs including Mountain Peaks, Heart Rate, Zone, Glute Toner, 5K, Gerkin Fitness Test and more
Wall Board w/Dynamax Medicine Balls - balls of various weights are thrown against plywood from various positions and caught, to increase reactive time, explosive power and strengthen core.
Cybex Eagle Prone Leg Curl - this machine isolates the hamstrings while taking pressure off the lower back.
Startrack Maxrack - this equipment allows both vertical and horizontal movements. Unlike the standard machine, now you can forward lunge with a 65 lb. bar instead of the standard 45 lb. bar.
Cybex Multirack - for heavy lifting and Olympic movements: Bench pressing, squats, dead lifts and power cleans. The shock-absorbent floor allows more freedom and better placement of weights.
Power Ropes - anchored to the wall and used to increase strength and endurance, they specifically target shoulders.
Cybex Eagle Weight Training Equipment- Cybex Eagle selectorized strength line is the evolution of superior technology combined with a passion for fitness. There is no comparable strength line in the industry - Eagle is beyond the other's best. Starting with exhaustive research in human biomechanics and applying the Cybex heritage in sports medicine, Eagle is the ultimate way to "faster fitness results."
Any of our well-trained Fitness Center staff members will be happy to show you the equipment, which you are urged to try with supervision until you become comfortable.
The following options are also included in your membership:
For more information, please contact Irene Tzanani.
View our detailed fitness group exercise schedule, click here.
SilverSneakers, offered to Medicare members of Blue Cross/Blue Shield Health Options, Humana and CarePlus, provides its members with an Alper JCC membership at no additional cost.
This fun, engaging and active program encourages participants to increase their physical activity. Based upon "fitness, fun and friends," the Fitness Center-based program incorporates social events with an exercise program that enhances independent living skills.
For more information contact the Fitness Center front desk at 305.271.9000 x284.