The Mercedes Athletic Club (MAC)
Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. has approved reopening of our Vance and Bibb county campus fitness centers beginning, Monday, September 21st. Hours of operation will be Monday - Friday 4:30 am until 6:00 pm, and Saturday, from 12 - 4 pm.
Who is eligible to use the MAC?
The Mercedes Athletic Club (MAC) and North America Central Warehouse Fitness (NACW) are available to MBUSI, MB Extra and Onin Team Members. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we will not allow guests to use the MAC at this time. If you are unsure of eligibility, please call the MAC at (205) 462-5500.
How do I RENEW MY membership?
Stop by the HR Service Desks at Plant 1 or 2 to pick up and fill out a contract. Team Members interested in renewing their membership should carefully read the contract for a full listing of all details regarding the reopening under Phase I conditions. Once membership is approved based on capacity limits, badge access will activated by Human Resources. Applications for Phase I reopening should be submitted by September 17th.DOWNLOAD MAC MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FORM HERE
Guest Policy:
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we will not allow guests to use the MAC at this time.
COVID-19 pROTOCOLS
As part of COVID-19 safety protocols, the fitness centers will operate based on 15 % normal occupancy (No more than 200 members. For the MAC (Vance campus), building occupancy will be restricted to allow only 20 people at a time inside. For the North America Central Warehouse (Bibb campus), 7 people will be allowed in the main area and 5 people in the yoga room. Team Members will schedule their time at the fitness centers through a scheduling app and staff will monitor.
Under Phase I of the reopening, masks are required at all times. Members will have access to some equipment but you will be required to wipe down each handle with bleach solution available throughout both facilities before and after use. Members will be required to use one piece of equipment at a time. Signage will be placed on all equipment that is restricted from use. Personal training will be provided and positioned away from the general population. Group fitness sessions will not be offered at this time.
Hours of operation:
Monday - Friday: | 4:30 am - 6:00 pm |
Saturday: | 12 Noon - 4 pm |
The MAC and NACW will follow the same general COVID-19 health and safety practices followed at MBUSI's two main campuses. If you have any questions, concerns, or otherwise need assistance, please contact Molly Blomeley, MAC Director, at (205) 462-5501.
The Mercedes Athletic club has been recognized by the American Heart Association’s My Heart. My Life.™ initiative as a Platinum Level Fit-Friendly Worksite. Physical activity and employee wellness are very important priorities here at MBUSI and we encourage all of our employees to get active – whether it be by walking, joining the MAC or taking part in events such as the Mercedes-Benz Marathon.