Make positive changes in your health during May with Strong B.A.N.D.S.

Strong B.A.N.D.S. - Strong Balance, Activity, Nutrition, Determination and Strength - promotes healthy, active lifestyles for Army communities. Throughout the month, it motivates Army Soldiers, Families, Retirees and Civilians to get and stay fit.

There are lots of ways to get involved! Participate in garrison fitness and wellness programs. Learn about health and fitness topics with our online resources. Make our nutritious recipes at home. And don't forget: share your news with friends and family, and invite them on the adventure, too!

We want to see your Strong B.A.N.D.S! Share your photos with #strongbandsbelvoir

Get your Strong B.A.N.D.S t-shirt by visiting the events below! 

Strong B.A.N.D.S. Events

May 1

Strong B.A.N.D.S. Kick-off Workout of the Day (WOD)

• 5:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
• Kawamura Human Performance Center, 9250 Gunston Rd.
• For more information, call +1 (703)806-4430 or visit the KHPC Facebook Page.

May 6

Archery Strong

• 9 - 10 a.m. and 10 - 11 a.m.
• Outdoor Recreation, 10155 Johnston Rd.
• Maximum of 6 people per session.
• For more information and to register, call +1 (703)805-3081.

May 10

Formation Run/Run to Honor

• 7 a.m.
• Pullen Field/Specker Field House, 1182 12th St.
• For more information, call +1 (703)806-5093.

May 13

Mother's Day C.O.R.E Workout

• 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
• Specker Field House, 1182 12th St.
• For more information, call +1 (703)806-4430.

May 14

Functional Fitness

• 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
• Specker Field House, 1182 12th St.
• For more information, call +1 (703)806-4430.

May 15

Wheelchair Basketball

• 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
• Wells Field House, 1810 Goethals Rd.
• For more information, call +1 (703)806-4430.

May 17

Bike to Work Day

• Pence Gate Entry.
• Participants must register online on biketoworkmetrodc.org for shirts and prizes.
• Pit stop location: Walker Gate (on Mount Vernon HWY) from 6:30 - 10 a.m.
• For more information, call +1 (703)806-3447.

Cycle Strong

• 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
• Rats Cycles, 6006 12th St.
• Bike checks, tire inflation, informtaion about Rats Cycle group rides.
• For more information, call +1 (202)556-1172.

May 18

Armed Forces Kids Run

• 9 a.m.
• Pullen Field, 1182 12th St.
• For more informaton, call +1 (703)805-9138.

May 22

Movement Storytime

• 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
• Ages 5 - 7.
• MWR Library, 9800 Belvoir Rd.
• Dance, yoga and more!
• For more information, call +1 (703)805-4244.

May 25

Splash Strong

• 1 - 4 p.m.
• North Post Outdoor Pool, 2430 Abbott Rd.
• For more information, call +1 (703)805-2620.

All Month Long

Story Walk

• MWR Library, 9800 Belvoir Rd.
• Anytime during operating hours.

Readiness Program Fitness Classes

• Functional Fitness, C.O.R.E, Yoga, Body Sculpt, Zumba, ChakaBoom, Indoor Cycling, and Turbo Tabata.
• View the schedule.