Cardio- - The 6,500 sq. ft. cardiovascular room houses over 100 pieces of cardio equipment including 40 treadmills, 35 elliptical cross trainers, 14 recumbent bikes, 10 upright bikes, 4 steppers, 4 rowers and 2 wheelchair accessible ergometers. There is also a stretching area that allows more space to do sit ups, light dumb bell workouts, medicine ball exercises and individual routines..

Circuit machines- Another 6,500 sq. ft. room holds both the circuit machines and plate loaded free weight machines for those wanting resistance training. There are over 40 circuit machines providing a complete upper and lower body workout. These 40 machines are divided into body parts. There are circuit machines dedicated for arms, back, chest and legs. If you want to develop mass or just tone, our fitness attendants will gladly instruct you on the use of any of the machines and how they can best be used to accomplish your weight training goals.

Express Circuit Machines- The Fitness Room also includes an Express Circuit. This Express Circuit encompasses 10 machines and is designed for those people with limited workout time. The Express Circuit provides a through upper and lower body workout without investing hours of your time. The Express Circuit is perfect for the professional working out at lunch or even the parent with limited time before going home after work.

Free Weights/Plate Loaded Machines - Our free weight/plated loaded section rivals that of any gym around, bar none! It is a complete muscle developing studio for the professional and strength training studio for the novice. In this area you’ll find plenty of the regulars – flat-back, incline, decline and military benches, not to mention an ample amount of dumbbells and bars as well as specialized machines. These include cable cross over machines, Smith machines, squat racks and cages. Our fitness room attendants are quite comfortable incorporating these machines into members’ workouts. Please take advantage of the FREE fitness orientation and our courteous staff will be glad to assist you.

Getting Started

FREE Fitness Orientations for Adults/Seniors
MAFC Weight Rooms offer free fitness orientations to all members 12 and older. This one 1-on-1 initial training stresses the basics about weight training while also emphasizing familiarity with our 7,500 square foot fitness room. Please allow an hour so we can properly structure the best program based on your personal goals. Trained Fitness Staff employees will show you how to properly use our selection of variable resistance equipment while pointing out which machines work which muscle groups.

Orientations are offered throughout the week and weekends. Check with the Fitness Room Front Desk for available times starting as early as 6am and as late as 8pm. Group size is limited to 2 participants per session. MAFC Club members can sign up with a Fit Staff employee in the Fitness Room.

The Monroe Aquatics and Fitness Center will provide qualified staff in this room during all operational times to ensure safety, customer service and equipment maintenance. This room is not available for use to children below the age of 12. Learn more about our Gator Jam program for structured fitness classes for children between the ages of 8-13.

Teen Fitness
If your child is interested in using the fitness facilities, he or she must be 16 years of age to be unsupervised while doing so. If you have a child that is between the ages of 12-15 and is interested in using the cardio and circuit facilities, he or she is welcome to do so with their parent, after completing the FREE Teen Orientation class.

After completing this ‘teen orientation”, children between the ages of 12-15 will receive a limited access pass to the fitness room. For ages 12-13, at least one parent or guardian will need to be included with the child during the teen orientation. Members aged 14-15, are required to attend the same orientation, however; parent attendance is optional. If the child’s age is between 12 &13, a parent must directly supervise the child while in the fitness room. 

Today’s experts agree strength training and cardiovascular conditioning are essential to the health and well being of America’s young people. There is always the risk of injury, and SUPERVISION is crucial to a successful youth fitness program. It is imperative that at least one parent take the certification class with their child. Therefore, we suggest that all guardians who plan to use the fitness facilities, schedule this class with their child at the same time they join the facility. For more information and registration, see or call the Fitness Room Front Desk staff (704) 282-4692.

Personal Training

Smoothie Bar -

As members seek healthier alternatives, MAFC's Smoothie Bar helps to accommodate. Our Smoothie Bar offers a fresh blend of juices, fruits and protein powders to make a healthy, refreshing drink. While working out at breakfast or lunch, these drinks will provide the nourishment you need to make it to the next meal. Kids love them too. Without the protein, these drinks serve children and youths a healthy alternative and do not endanger their kidneys with excess protein that adults can easily digest. Ask to have your favorite Smoothie prepared without the protein and see the kid smiles appear.