Fitness
PLEASE NOTE: The Lussier Fitness Center is currently open by appointment only. Use the links below to sign up to work out.
Welcome to the Lussier Fitness Center!
The Lussier Fitness Center at the Goodman Community Center aims to serve our community in their health and wellness journey. Outside of a pandemic, the fitness center would be open to all community members on a drop-in or membership basis (learn more about these options below).
Due to the pandemic and for the safety of our community, appointments are required.
Hours
- Monday through Thursday, 5am – 9pm
- Friday, 5am – 8pm
- Saturday and Sunday, 8am – 6pm
Pandemic safety measures include:
- Appointments required; 1-hour time slots available.
- Maximum capacity of the facility: 15 people.
- Upon arrival, members will go through a health screen, including screening questions and temperature.
- Masks must be worn covering the nose and mouth at all times.
- Members are asked to maintain 6 feet of distance between each other.
- Machines must be sanitized after each use.
The Lussier Fitness Center is happy to introduce some new group fitness classes. Classes are included with the "With Classes" membership (see table below), or can be frequented for a fee of $5 for adults (17+) and $4 for older adults (60+). Keep an eye on this page and our Activities Calendar for future class offerings.
Body Boot Camp
Interval training class that uses calisthenics and body weight exercises with cardio and strength training. Workouts are designed to challenge individuals physically and mentally, promote camaraderie with other participants, and build teamwork skills to complete challenges. This class is open to all levels of fitness from beginner to advanced. All exercise can be modified to accommodate your physical needs.
- Instructor: Jesse Sherman
- Location: Gym (Ironworks building, 149 Waubesa St.)
- Days & Times:
- Mondays, 6:30-7:15am
- Wednesdays, 5:30-6:15pm
TRX Suspension
TRX is a form of suspension training that uses body weight exercises that help develop strength, balance, flexibility and core stability simultaneously. The TRX suspension trainer tool uses the leverage of gravity and body weight to complete the movement of exercises. This class is for all levels, beginner to advanced. All exercise can be modified to accomodate your physical needs.
- Instructor: Jesse Sherman
- Location: Grace Room (Ironworks building, 149 Waubesa St.)
- Days & Times:
- Mondays, 5:30-6:15pm
- Wednesdays, 6:30-7:15am
- Thursdays, 5-5:45pm
Boxing Class
Train like a boxer! Learn the skills and techniques of punches, footwork, defensive moves, and pad work while strengthening and conditioning your muscles, core, stamina, and confidence.
- Instructor: Jesse Sherman, Mike Smith
- Location: Grace Room (Ironworks building, 149 Waubesa St.)
- Days & Times:
- Tuesdays, 5:30-6:15pm
- Thursdays, 6:30-7:15am
Intro to Foam Rolling
Foam rolling is a self-massaging myofascial release technique that helps relieve muscle tightness, soreness and inflammation, and increase range of motion in joints. Using a foam rolling tool will help with injury prevention and ease chronic muscle pain.
- Instructor: Jesse Sherman
- Location: Grace Room (Ironworks building, 149 Waubesa St.)
- Days & Times:
- First Thursday of every month, 6-6:45pm
Sign Up for Intro to Foam Rolling
Questions? Read our FAQs
Or, contact Jesse Sherman at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 608.204.8050.
Lussier Fitness Center Rates
| Drop In | $5/use Adult | $4/use Older Adults |
| Adult Membership - 17 and older | Fitness Center | Including Classes |
| Annual | $225 | $375 |
| Six Month | $150 | $250 |
| Three-Month | $80 | $155 |
| Older Adult Membership - 60 and older | Fitness Center | Including Classes |
| Annual | $175 | $325 |
| Six-Month | $100 | $200 |
| Three-Month | $65 | $140 |
Interested in a family membership? Contact Jesse Sherman, Assistant Director of Fitness, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 608-204-8050.
Membership services include:
- Access to cardio equipment (media streaming available)
- Access to strength machines
- Free weights and resistance bands
- Accessible locker rooms and showers
- One free orientation session on strength machines (appointment required)
- Free fitness classes when you buy a membership including classes
Fitness membership including classes does not include third-party classes taught by non-Goodman instructors, such as yoga. The Lussier Fitness Center does not provide towels, locks, headphones or toiletries.
Our gym is equipped for volleyball, basketball, rope climbing, batting practice, and more. You'll find locker rooms, too, so you can change or shower.
For a calendar showing what's going on in the gym when, browse our activities calendar. For questions about the gym, contact Tyrone Cratic, Athletic Director, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Want to reserve the gym for your own event? You'll find more information on facilities use and room rentals here.
Read about our older adult offerings on our senior webpage or contact Gayle Laszewski, Older Adult Program Coordinator, at 608-204-8032 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.