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Fort Sam Houston

CENTRAL POST FITNESS CENTER

(210) 221-3593

MAY POWERHOUSE TIRE FLIP

Mon.-Fri. • 5 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The challenge is to flip the tire as many times as possible in a two-minute time frame. This contest will have categories for men and women. The person that flips the tire the most in two minutes in each category will receive a prize at the end of the month.

MAY TWO-MILE CARDIO CHALLENGE

Mon.-Fri. • 5 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Patrons can use treadmills, spin bikes or rowing machines to complete this challenge. Each patron is to make sure a staff member records their time and distance. Prizes will be given to the person with the longest distance on each piece of equipment with the fastest time at the end of the month.

June Bench Press Competition

Mon., Wed., and Fri.

6 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Patrons are invited to come out to see who can bench the most weight. There will be categories for men and women but no weight class. Each patron is to make sure a staff member verifies the weight benched. The man and woman who lift the most weight will be awarded a prize at the end of the month.

June Fitness Equipment Orientation

June 1–30 • Thurs.

5 a.m. to 6 p.m.

We invite patrons of all fitness levels to learn the proper use of fitness equipment and the benefits of stretching and flexing, which help improve strength. If interested, please call to schedule an appointment.

JIMMY BROUGHT

FITNESS CENTER

(210) 221-1234

MAY SPIN-A-THON

May 20 • 9:30-10:30 a.m. Experience two hours of non-stop spinning and get some great exercise. Cost is $3.

80s ZUMBA® FEST

May 27 • 10–11:30 a.m. Dance away the pounds in this fast-paced and fun class. Zumba combines dance movements that tone the body using aerobic and fitness principles to achieve cardio and muscle-toning benefits.

SUPERHERO 5K FUN RUN/WALK

June 24 • 7 a.m.

Dress up in your favorite superhero attire and come out to this fun 5K. Registration starts at 6:30 a.m. Families, strollers and leashed pets are welcome.

METC FITNESS CENTER

(210) 808-5709

BRAGGING RIGHTS CHALLENGE

BOARD • YEAR-ROUND

Everyone is welcome to compete against present and former patrons to make it on the METC Challenge Board. Challenges consist of the fastest 2,000-meter row, most weight benched, deadlifted and lifted in a squat, most push-ups, sit-ups, pull-ups, fastest one mile lap and most tire flips completed in two minutes.

May Fitness Challenge

Join us during May to try to complete this fitness challenge. This is open to all eligible METC Fitness Center patrons. Interested patrons should sign up at the front desk. After each challenge place your numbers in the challenge binder at the front desk. The best scores receive a prize.

Week 1: Most miles run/walked

Week 2: Most weight lifted

Week 3: Most push-ups

Week 4: Most free throws made in two minutes

ARMED FORCE 5K RUN/WALK

May 13 • 8 a.m. This event takes place at the Pershing Sports complex, Bldg. 3212. Beginning at 7:30 a.m., transportation will be provided for students, volunteers, and other participants located at the Aquatics Center.

training with full body, innovative exercises using an adjustable barbell, eight plates, body weight a step and heart pounding music.

Circuit Training

Tuesdays • 11:30 a.m.

This 45-minute class is designed to increase cardio endurance and core strength.

BOOT CAMP CIRCUIT TRAINING

Wednesdays • 11:30 a.m.

This class is a mixture of plyometrics strength training, core strengthening and cardiovascular exercises set to upbeat music.

STRONG

Tuesdays and Thursdays

8:15-9 a.m.

This high-intensity bodyweight training workout is choreographed to the beat of the music. Pushups, squats, burpees, and lunges are staples of this routine.

ZUMBA®

Mondays • 6 p.m.

Saturdays • Noon

Get energized working out to a mix of Latin and Hip Hop geared towards cardio endurance, flexibility, coordination, muscle tone and strength.

Lackland

CHAPARRAL FITNESS CENTER (210) 671-2401

5,000M ROWER CHALLENGE

Weight Lift Challenge

June 17 • 9:30 a.m.

Men and women attempt to lift 1,000 lbs. and 500 lbs., respectively, in a combined bench press, dead lift and squat challenge. Prizes will be awarded to the man and woman who lift the most weight.

Instructional Classes Power

Tuesday and Thursday. 9:15-10:15 a.m.

This class is a strength training workout designed to get your muscles and movements strong. It combines traditional strength

May 16 • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Do you have the willpower and stamina to complete the challenge? The person with the fastest time wins a prize! Deadline to sign up is COB May 12.

FATHER’S DAY 5K FUN RUN

June 17 • 7:30 a.m.

Grab the family and join us in our Father’s Day 5K fun run. The run will take place at the Chaparral Fitness Center. Free t-shirts will be given out while supplies last.

CHAPMAN FITNESS CENTER

(210) 671-4477

CHAPMAN MAY POWER LIFTERS MADNESS

Monday-Friday • 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.

All men and women are invited to try to lift 1,000 lbs. and 650 lbs respectively. Any participant that manages to lift more than the goal weight will receive a fitness bag.

JUNE 40-YARD SPRINT WORKOUT

Monday-Friday • 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.

During this workout each patron will run a 40-yard sprint, then turn around and rest 35 seconds and run another 40-yard sprint. They will continue this process until completing (14) 40-yard sprints. The patron with the best time receives a fitness bag.

KELLY FITNESS CENTER

(210) 925-4848

WELLBEATS® VIRTUAL FITNESS TRAINING • KELLY FC STUDIO

Monday-Friday • 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Check out our Wellbeats fitness on demand system with touch screen kiosk. It offers 400+ premium fitness instructional classes. Also available 24/7 if registered.

Outdoor Functional Fitness

Monday-Friday • 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Come to the Kelly Fitness Center covered outdoor courts and check out the functional fitness area consisting of two BeaverFit™ Trailers and an Alpha Warrior™ Rig.

THREE-POINT SHOOT OUT

May 17 • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Show off your three-point shooting skills in this contest. There will be categories for men and women. The shooter in each category who makes the most three-point baskets from the five designated locations will win a prize.

WARHAWK

FITNESS CENTER

(210) 671-2016

CIRCUIT TRAINING CHALLENGE

May 12 • 2-3 p.m. Burn lots of calories with this hard-hitting workout that mixes cardio and strength training. Staples of this routine include Russian twists, squats, shoulder presses, sit-ups and burpees. Deadline to sign up is COB on May 8.

“SWEAT IT OUT” BOOT CAMP

June 9 • 2-3 p.m.

Patrons are invited to participate in this class, which is focused on strength training, core training, and cardiovascular exercise set to upbeat music. Staples of this routine include kettlebell swings, pushups, lunges and squats. Deadline to sign up is COB June 5. Call to sign up.

Randolph

RAMBLER FITNESS CENTER

(210) 652-7263

25-MINUTE ENDURANCE ROW

May 1-5

During normal operating hours

Test your endurance with rowing and see how far you can row in 25 minutes. This machine is a great calorie burner, time efficient and low impact. Giveaways are provided while supplies last.

25-MINUTE STAIR-STEP CHALLENGE

May 15-19

Challenge yourself to climb as many stairs as you can in 25 minutes while you strengthen your muscles and improve your cardio health. Giveaways are provided while supplies last.

TWO-PERSON TEAM 10K RELAY RUN

June 3 • 7:30 a.m.

Get your teammate and meet us at the Heritage Park for this 10K relay run. The first team member must complete the 5K run route for the second teammate to tag off and start running the next 5K. Giveaways are provided while supplies last.

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