Northern Illinois University

Human Resource Services

Off-Campus Fitness Programs


These organizations all have corporate deductions offered to NIU employees and their families.  If there are 25 NIU employees at the fitness organization where you work out, then payroll deductions are available.  Some organizations will give additional discounts when there are payroll deductions.  The fitness organizations are responsible for recruiting and encouraging their NIU employees to sign up for the payroll deduction at Human Resources.

Cardinal Fitness

Located at 720 Foxpointe Drive, Sycamore, IL.  The corporate discount consists of a one time $40 joining and process fee.  A single membership is $19.95 per month.  For more information about services and promotional discounts, check Cardinal Fit’s  website:  www.cardinalfit.com or call 815-899-8878. 

Services

  • Cardio and Strength also includes quality equipment from Life Fitness, Precor, & Nautilus
  • Free weights, dumbbells and curl bars
  • Stretching Area with Stability Balls, Medicine Balls, and smaller free weights
  • Personal Training (prices vary at locations)
  • Kids room for children 6 months to 12 years old for a nominal fee
  • Showers and locker rooms available

FitWorkz

Located at 1690 Sycamore Road, DeKalb.  The corporate discount is 20 percent or a per month fee of $25 with a $49 sign up fee or $299 paid in full with no sign up fee.   For more information regarding services, programs, classes, and discount promotions, check out FitWorkz website:  www.fitworkz.com or call 815-756-1188.

Services

  • Pilates
  • Group Fitness
  • Massage
  • Tanning
  • Cardio
  • Free Weights
  • Machines
  • Personal Training
  • And much, much more

The YMCA

Located at 2500 W. Bethany Road, Sycamore, IL.  As many of you may know, the YMCA is very family friendly.  The standard corporate membership is a 10 percent discount on your monthly fee and if there are 25 people from NIU who interested in a payroll deduction, you will receive a 20 percent deduction on your monthly fee.  The YMCA does not have a contract; therefore you may terminate your membership at any time.  There is a reasonable joiner fee, and many additional discount promotions throughout the year.  Some of the services offered are listed below.  For more information regarding services, programs, classes, membership, schedules, and discount promotions, check out the YMCA web site:  www.kishYMCA.org or call 815-756-9577. 

Programs and Services

  • Large swimming pool, steam and sauna for all YMCA adult members
  • Over 40 free fitness classes every week at convenient time schedules
  • 30 minutes of express fitness classes
  • 30 minutes of Express Work Out equipment from Life Fitness
  • Free Personal Fitness Equipment Training Session for all new members

Family Friendly Services and Activities

  • While you work out, there is a free activity center (up to two hours a day) for children ages 6 weeks – 36 months.
  • Activity Center for Youth and Families includes a traversing wall, Nintendo Wii games, DDR virtual bike rides, and social or homework areas.