Fitness
Director of Strength & Conditioning/Sports Specialist-Fitness
Stout Gym Rm. 103, Fort Bliss, TX 79916
Call 568-6458
- Civilian Fitness Program is an opportunity for Army civilians to develop and continue healthy lifestyle changes. The program is ONLY OPEN to Civilian Employees of Fort Bliss. Packages are available at the front desk of Stout PFC, the Snack Bar, the Tennis Club or Click here to download. Packets must be returned to Doug Briggs at Stout Gym no later than Friday, March 19, 2010. Late applications WILL NOT be accepted. For more information call 568-6458.
- Personal Training is a custom designed workout program including dietary concerns based on a fitness assessment that measures height, weight, blood pressure, static and dynamic strength, and sub-maximal VO2. This is for individuals that want to improve their health and well being, get stronger, or fitter.
- Performance Training is for those individuals that routinely take part in competitive events of any nature. After a thorough assessment including height, weight, blood pressure, static and dynamic strength, and sub-maximal VO2, a program is individually designed to meet their athletic or competitive goals.
- Circuit Training is similar to "Curves" and involves training specifically designed to get de-conditioned or out-of-shape individuals ready to participate in a more rigorous exercise program. This is a great program for those that have never been fitness fanatics, mothers after childbirth, and those that just need to get back into shape.
Fitness News
New Soto PFF Hours of Operation
Beginning on Friday July 30, Joshua W. Soto Physical Fitness Facility hours of operation will be:
Mon-Thu..... 05:00 - 21:00
Friday...... 05:00 - Midnight
Saturday.... 07:00 - Midnight
Sunday, Holidays and Training Holidays...... 11:00 - 18:00
New Pool Hours of Operation
Beginning Monday August 2, the Fort Bliss Community Pool, Bldg. 252 will open from 0500-0900, Monday - Friday for Unit PT and 1100-1900, 7 days a week (thru August 22). Beginning on August 23, when school begins, the Fort Bliss Community Pool will open:
Monday-Friday.........0500-0900 (Unit PT)
Saturday-Sunday.......1100-1900
Holiday (Labor Day)...1100-1900
Also starting August 23 the Biggs Water Park and The Inn pool will only be open on weekends until Labor Day. Patrons, including Active Duty, family members, DA civilians, and NAF employees may swim for FREE. Guests are $2 per person.
Fort Bliss Mini Golf Post Championships
Fort Bliss MWR-Sports is sponsoring the Mini Golf Post Championships on August 17 & 18. This event will take place at the Balfour Beatty Communities, Kelly Park Mini Golf Course. Registration is on Tuesday August 17 between 1600-1700 hrs, with play beginning at 1700 hrs. The top four (4) teams from the first day will compete in the finals on Wednesday, August 18. This event is open to Active Duty Military assigned to Fort Bliss. Teams will consist of 4 members of the same Unit, with as many teams, from a unit, as are available to play. The MOI for this and all events can be found at www.blissmwr.com/intramurals/ . For more information contact Joe Fedak at 744-5795.
Fort Bliss Indoor Soccer League
Fort Bliss 2010 Intramural Indoor Soccer League will begin play the week of August 30. The Managers/Official Clinic will be held at Biggs Gym on August 25, 1800 hrs. Letters of intent to play in the league should be given to the Sports Coordinator on or before the August 25 meeting. Active Duty Military assigned to Fort Bliss are eligible to play for their unit (or BDE if not enough players are available to put together a unit team). Rosters are limited to 10 Players and one coach. Games will consist of two 20 minute running clock halves. MOI can be found at www.blissmwr.com/intramurals/ . For more information contact Joe Fedak at 744-5795.
Fort Bliss Flag Football League 2010
Intramural Flag Football will begin the week of August 30. Some leagues may start later depending on Military commitment of participants. There will be a Coaches Clinic at the Bowling Center meeting room on August 25 at 1800 hrs. This is a Commander Cup Competition and only Active Duty Military Soldiers, assigned to Fort Bliss are eligible to play. Letters of intent, to play in the league, are due to the League Sports Coordinator on or before the Coaches Clinic (August 25). Letter of intent should include POC, team name (unit), POC phone number and e-mail. MOI and rules are located at www.blissmwr.com/intramurals/. For more information contact Joe Fedak at 744-5795.
Bosu Step and Sculpt
Bosu Step and Sculpt is a 90-minute class from 8:45-10:15 a.m. Thursday mornings. The first half of class will consist of high-intensity aerobics, followed by 45 minutes of body sculpting. Be prepared for an intense workout! For more information, contact Teia Mack at 568-3826.
Kickbox and Sculpt
Kickbox and Sculpt is a 90-minute class on Tuesday mornings from 8:45-10:15 a.m. The first half of class will consist of high-intensity kickboxing, followed by 45 minutes of body sculpting. This workout is not for the faint of heart! For more information, contact Teia Mack at 568-3826.
Swimming begun in 100-, 200-Mile Clubs
Swimming has begun for the 2010 100- and 200-Mile Clubs at Replica Pool. Come in and swim some laps to log your miles.
Swimmers log their distance in the official log book and when their milestone is met the swimmer tells the staff to receive their awards. Use of equipment does not count toward mileage goal. For information, call Replica Pool at 568-7431.