Virginia Tech students stay active in plenty of ways. The university fields NCAA Division I teams and organizes numerous sport clubs, while its intramural program includes basketball, volleyball, soccer, flag football, and several other sports throughout the year.
Some residents train for competition, while others simply want to exercise more consistently during college. Brexx at Blacksburg’s Virginia Tech off-campus housing includes an on-site fitness center, sand volleyball court, walking trail, sauna, and golf simulator, covering several ways to move, train, and recover close to home.
Clear Your Head
Some days call for a leisurely walk while catching up on your favorite playlist. Others call for running out the stress of three assignments, two exams, and a group project that somehow became your responsibility. Whatever kind of day you’re having, the fitness center at Brexx at Blacksburg gives you plenty of ways to get your heart pumping without making another trip across town. Hop on a treadmill for a walk or run, settle into a stationary bike for a cycling session, pick up the pace on an elliptical, or tackle the stair climber when you’re ready to seriously feel the burn. The open turf area also gives you room to warm up, stretch, work through mobility exercises, or add bodyweight movements before or after your cardio session. Whether you have 20 minutes between classes or an entire evening to dedicate to your workout, you can choose the pace, machine, and routine that work for you.
Give Your Study Break Some Muscle
When staring at your laptop stops being productive, trade the textbooks for dumbbells and give your brain a different kind of challenge. Brexx’s fitness center features dumbbells, adjustable benches, a Smith machine, cable stations, weight plates, strength-training machines, medicine balls, and exercise balls, giving you plenty of ways to build a routine beyond repeating the same few exercises. Grab a bench and dumbbells for a familiar free-weight session, head to the Smith machine for leg day, or experiment with different cable exercises to target specific muscle groups. The open turf provides even more room for medicine-ball exercises, bodyweight movements, and dynamic training. You can focus on one muscle group, work through a full-body routine, or pair strength exercises with cardio when you’re feeling particularly ambitious. Best of all, when your workout is over, home is already just steps away.
Take Your Workout Outside
Some training sessions are better with a ball and a few friends. Brexx at Blacksburg’s sand volleyball court can be used for casual games, practice, or a more competitive match between roommates.
Alternatively, our community walking trail works well when you would rather exercise on your own. Take a brisk walk between classes, go for a jog, or follow the trail for a cool-down after using the fitness center.
Recover in the Sauna
Recovery can be an important part of a consistent workout routine, especially after lifting, running, or team practice. Brexx at Blacksburg has an on-site sauna where residents can slow down after an active day.
Stop in after using the fitness center or sand volleyball court, or make the sauna part of a quieter recovery day.
Practice Your Swing Indoors
Brexx at Blacksburg’s golf simulator lets residents practice without waiting for clear weather or reserving a tee time. Use it to work through different clubs, play a simulated round with friends, or become more familiar with the game before heading to a course.
Golfers also have access to the nearby Virginia Tech Golf Course at 1085 Duck Pond Drive. This course provides an outdoor option when you are ready to take the swing you practiced indoors onto a full-length course.
Keep Moving at Brexx at Blacksburg
At Brexx at Blacksburg, you can lift, run, play volleyball, practice your golf swing, and recover in the sauna without leaving the community. Browse our floor plans and find your next home near Virginia Tech today.
