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If you want to look FINE in ’09 then it’s time to get fit! Every January 1st, people join gyms to get a running jump on the fitness bandwagon. Why not take full advantage of the fitness facilities Fort Lewis has to offer?
If you are serious about getting in shape and would like the services of a fitness trainer, there are five group fitness trainers on Fort Lewis that work at Jensen Family Health & Fitness Center and McVeigh Sports & Fitness Center. The first step is to get a health and fitness assessment with Samuel Sorbello, Nurse Educator at Jensen Family Health & Fitness Center (253-966-3757). You may need a physician’s release before you can take the fitness assessment. When cleared for exercise, you are sent to your trainer (sessions by appointment). For an appointment, call Jensen FHFC at 253-967-5975 or McVeigh SFC at 253-967-5869. Fort Lewis patrons are trained in groups. “Group fitness training has many advantages,” says Eileen Kelley, trainer at Jensen FHFC. “When an individual is training with other people, there is a sense of camaraderie,” Kelley explains. “They are in it together and friendships are established. Another advantage for our program is that there are no waiting lists, and a person has no limit to the number of training sessions available to him/her,” Kelley expounds. If you’re looking to take that first step toward fitness, Kelley recommends starting a workout at a manageable intensity. “Many times, people get excited and start to do too much too fast and expect results overnight. Often, they quickly become discouraged, tired, overworked and injured. It takes time, dedication and a lifestyle change for long-term results.” Periodic assessments to monitor progress help keep people motivated to stick with the program. If you’re on the fence about getting fit, Kelley encourages, “Come in! We provide high quality, professional help at the best price – FREE!” – Kate Mullinax, FMWR Marketing
Life Fitness Circuit, Body Master Circuit, Hammer Strength equipment, free weights, mat area, fitness rooms, rock climbing room and men’s and women’s saunas. Soldiers Field House Bldg: 3236 Telephone: 967-4771 Soldiers Field House is the largest sports facility on post. It houses a gym, three basketball/volleyball courts, free weights, Nautilus circuit, Body Master circuit, Hammer Strength equipment, racquetball courts, outdoor tennis courts, aerobic machines and men’s and women’s saunas. Wilson Sports & Fitness Center Bldg 11596, 253-967- 7471 Wilson has basketball/volleyball courts, two outdoor tennis courts, free weights, racquetball courts, LifeFitness circuit, Nautilus Circuit, Hammer Strength equipment and aerobic machines and men’s and women’s saunas. The new addition to Wilson is the Recreation Center, which provides: a mini-library, pool tables, shuffle board, air hockey, Internet access and games, X-Box 360 and a 70-inch TV movie center. Keeler Sports & Fitness Center Bldg 9993, 253-967-6808 Keeler offers basketball/volleyball courts, racquetball courts, outdoor tennis courts, MedX circuit machines, aerobic machines and men’s and women’s saunas. Sheridan Sports & Fitness Center Bldg 3759, 253-967-7311 Sheridan has a basketball/volleyball court, a racquetball court, Nautilus circuit, Hammer Strength equipment, free weights, stretching room, aerobic machines and a co-ed sauna. Kimbro Pool Bldg 2161, 253-967- 5026 Kimbro pool is 100’ x 50’ and features two water slides and a wheel chair ramp for the disabled. Offering recreational swimming, fitness training and swim lessons, the pool can also be rented on weekends for birthday parties and is available for youth or school groups.
Jensen Family Health and Fitness Center Bldg 2022, 253-967- 5975 Join us for an aerobathon Saturday, Jan. 10 from 9 a.m. to noon!* While you participate in fitness activities at Jensen Family Health & Fitness Center, free on-site child care is offered on a space-available basis. Children must be registered with Child,Youth and School Services (253-967-2494; Jensen child Top 10 reasons to get fit care program: 253-967-1254). This center also houses an indoor track, basketball/volleyball • Exercise improves your overall health. courts, Body Master multi-station machine, a full • Exercise helps lower cholesterol. selectorized circuit, aerobic machines, an aero• You’ll increase your energy and endurance. bic studio and men’s and women’s saunas. Pick • Exercise contributes to your mental well up the monthly aerobics schedule at Jensen or being. download it at www.FortLewisMWR.com. • Exercise relieves stress and anxiety. * Jensen is open Saturday, Jan. 10 for this event only. Pre-register for child care with Clarkmoor CDC (spaces limited and • Aerobic exercise can help control your first-come, first-served). Call 253-966-2490 for reservations.
McVeigh Sports & Fitness Center Bldg 2160 & 2161, 253-967-5869 McVeigh is one of the best equipped weightlifting facilities in the Pacific Northwest. It houses indoor racquetball courts, aerobic machines,
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appetite. • Regular exercise increases your metabolism. • Exercise improves your skin. • You’ll sleep better. • Regular exercise spices up your love life.
Soldiers Field House Pool Bldg 3236, 253-967-5390 SFH pool is a 25-meter swimming pool with a separate diving well that features a one-meter spring board, a three-meter platform and water lifts to assist patron with entry/exit of pool. We offer fitness training, unit and profile PT training, pregnant profile PT, MAMC physical therapy, ROTC water training, water aerobics, deep-water running and post swim meet competitions. Keeler Pool Bldg 9993, 253-967-6652 Keeler pool is a 100’ x 50’ swimming pool that features a three-meter platform for unit training. We offer military training (water survival and dunker training), Fort Lewis Dolphin youth swim team and scuba and kayak training. The pool can be rented on the weekends for military training. Hours of operation at www.FortLewisMWR.com.
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