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Strong B.A.N.D.S.

Strong BANDS

 

STRONG B.A.N.D.S. – STRONG Balance, Activity, Nutrition, Determination and Strength – promotes healthy, active lifestyles for Army communities. It helps motivate Army Soldiers, Families, Retirees and Civilians to get and stay fit.

Get involved at our garrison events from May 1 - June 7!!

Commit to Staying Fit! Strong B.A.N.D.S. is back! 

Local Strong B.A.N.D.S. Events, May 1 - 30

Week 1 "Balance” (May 1 - 2)

Strong B.A.N.D.S. Kick-off Workout of the Day (WOD) | May 1, 5 a.m. - 7 a.m. | Specker Human Performance Center | Pre-registration required – check out the whiteboard at the entrance of the facility for the themed work out of the day.

HIIT Cycle Class | May 2, 6 - 6:45 a.m. | Graves Fitness Center | No registration required.

Healthy Army Community (HAC) Storywalk | 24/7 | Begins on the corner of 9800 Belvoir Road

 

Week 2 "Activity" (May 5 - 9) 

Strength Program | May 5 - 9 | 6 a.m. | Specker Human Performance Center | No registration required.

Intro to Archery Class | May 5, 5:30 p.m. | Outdoor Recreation | $15 per person | Pre-registration required!

Library Strong B.A.N.D.S. Storytime | May 6, 7 and 8 | 10:30 a.m. | Library

Zumba Class | May 7, 4:15 - 5:15 p.m. | Wells Field House | No registration required.

HIIT Cycle Class | May 9, 6 - 6:45 a.m. | Graves Fitness Center | No registration required.

Healthy Army Community (HAC) Storywalk | 24/7 | Begins on the corner of 9800 Belvoir Road

 

Week 3 "Nutrition" (May 12 - 16) 

Library Strong B.A.N.D.S. Storytime | May 13, 14 and 15 | 10:30 a.m. | Library

Army Ten-Miler Qualifier Run | May 14 | 6:30 a.m. | Mount Vernon Trail Head, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway | Pre-registration required!

Zumba Class | May 14, 4:15 - 5:15 p.m. | Wells Field House | No registration required.

HIIT Cycle Class | May 16, 6 - 6:45 a.m. | Graves Fitness Center | No registration required.

Movies Under the Stars | May 16, 8:10 p.m. (sunset) | Garrison Headquarters Parade Field, 9820 Flagler Road | No registration required.

Healthy Army Community (HAC) Storywalk | 24/7 | Begins on the corner of 9800 Belvoir Road

 

Week 4 "Determination" (May 19 - 23) 

Workout of the Day/Week (WOD) | May 19 - 23 | 6 a.m. | Specker Human Performance Center | No registration required – check out the whiteboard at the entrance of the facility for the themed work out of the day.

Library Strong B.A.N.D.S. Storytime | May 20, 21 and 22 | 10:30 a.m. | Library

Zumba Class | May 21, 4:15 - 5:15 p.m. | Wells Field House | No registration required.

HIIT Cycle Class | May 23, 6 - 6:45 a.m. | Graves Fitness Center | No registration required.

Healthy Army Community (HAC) Storywalk | 24/7 | Begins on the corner of 9800 Belvoir Road

 

Week 5 "Strength" (May 26 - May 30) 

Strength Program | May 26 - 30 | 6 a.m. | Specker Human Performance Center | No registration required.

Library Strong B.A.N.D.S. Storytime | May 27, 28 and 29 | 10:30 a.m. | Library

Zumba Class | May 28, 4:15 - 5:15 p.m. | Wells Field House | No registration required.

HIIT Cycle Class | May 30, 6 - 6:45 a.m. | Graves Fitness Center | No registration required.

Healthy Army Community (HAC) Storywalk | 24/7 | Begins on the corner of 9800 Belvoir Road

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