| Semper Fit |
| Health Promotion and Physical Fitness |
MCAS Beaufort
Building #408, Tel: 843/228-7010, 843/228-6374, 843/228-7192
MCRD Parris Island
Building #111, Tel: 843/228-1579 |
 The goal of Physical Fitness and Health Promotion is to improve the quality of life for the members of our community, and to enhance readiness through the mitigation and elimination of unhealthy lifestyles. 
Group fitness classes are offered on both bases. Providing health-risk education, screenings and workshops on alcohol and substance abuse prevention and control, exercise and nutrition, healthy habits for youth, heart-healthy cooking, hypertension and cholesterol, injury prevention, STD & HIV prevention, stress management, suicide awareness, time management and tobacco cessation. Call to schedule aboard MCAS Beaufort or MCRD Parris Island.
Effective July 9, MCAS Fitness Facility will be partially closed for painting to improve appearance of the fitness facility.
PHASE I: MCAS Annex (Group Fitness area) and large & small Free Weight Rooms closed for painting. Basket Ball Court & Nautilus/Cardio/Racquet Ball courts will be open for business.
PHASE II: Basketball Court & the Nautilus/Cardio Rooms and Racquet Ball courts closed for painting. Annex and Free Weight Room will be open for business.
Locker Room closure TBA |
MCAS Beaufort
August 2007 Group Fitness Schedule
Group Fitness Cass Descriptions
(No classes after July 9 due to renovations) |
| Cardio Step |
A cardio workout for the entire body. All levels |
| Interval Challenge |
Intervals of a variety of cardio and resistance training for multi levels of total conditioning. Advanced. |
| Interval Step |
Alternating cardio-step with light dumbbell exercise. All levels. |
| Step |
Warm-up cardio step, cool down with abdominals and stretching. Will provide guidance for pregnant and postpartum participants. Beginner, Intermediate.
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| *Other classes available by request. Call for info! |
*Unit PT available - class size limited.
Please call two weeks in advance to arrange Unit PT for more than 25 participants. Private Unit PT Requests must be made in writing. Email with POC; your phone number and email address; name of unit; number of participants; desired date and time for class; length of class (60-90 mins) and type of instruction desired. |
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MCRD Parris Island
August 2007 Group Fitness Schedule
Group Fitness Cass Descriptions |
| Ab Attack |
A faster-than-usual paced ab program; lots of variety, intensity and effectiveness. All level. |
| Advanced Deep Water Fitness |
A challenging change of pace workout using a variety of equipment, focusing on cardio and strength muscles using water as added resistance. Intermediate/Advanced. |
| Cardio Kick Box |
A free-style material arts routine with medium impact. All levels. |
| Hydrocise |
60 minutes of ultra low-impact shallow water exercise. Safe and fun for all levels. |
| Spin |
Indoor cycling, a non-impact exercise, allows you to participate at your own level. Bring a water bottle. All levels. |
*Unit PT available - class size limited.
Please request two weeks in advance to arrange Unit PT for more than 25 participants. Email with POC; phone number and email address; name of unit; number of participants; desired date and time for class; length of class and type of instruction desired. |
| *Other classes available by request. Call for info! |
*Unit PT available - class size limited.
Please call two weeks in advance to arrange Unit PT for more than 25 participants. Private Unit PT Requests must be made in writing. Email with POC; your phone number and email address; name of unit; number of participants; desired date and time for class; length of class (60-90 mins) and type of instruction desired. |
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Gymnastics
Gymnastic classes will be offered at MCRD Parris Island, building #287, 2nd deck, as of September 4, 2007.
Schedule
Ages 3-5 ............. 1500 - 1555
Ages 6 & Up ........ 1600 - 1655
Registration begins August 13. The cost is $44/month for the first child and $40/month for the second child. Please reigster at:
MCRD Parris Island Recreation Department
Buidling #172, Tel: 843/228-1587
Hours: Mon - Fri 0830 - 1600 |
| Yoga Training |
"Power Yoga Corps" Class
0900 at MCAS Beaufort
"Pilates Matwork and Ball Fusion" Class
1000 at MCAS Beaufort |
 These classes are designed a a beginner's level approach to Yoga, and vary in styles to suit your needs.
Yoga classes are based on the ancient practice of Yoga that helps individuals attain one of the greatest gifts of all - good health. Personal gains (a more flexible, strengthened and toned exterior) builds self-esteem. A wellness strategy combining both health promotion and exercise through Yoga and Pilates can facilitate positive lifestyle changes for you!
The benefits of Yoga include:
- increased flexibility
- better balance
- increased lubrication in tendons and joints
- working of internal organs and glands of the body
- reduce stress
- tone the body
Bring your own yoga mat, a water bottle and a small towel. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. No shoes needed during practice.
For more information, please call 843/228-7010.
Yoga Training schedule
Yoga Trifold
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PARTIAL MCAS GYM CLOSURE
MCAS Annex (Group Fitness area) and large & small free weight rooms closed for painting.
Basketball Court & the Nautilus/Cardio Rooms and Racquet Ball courts closed for painting. Annex and Free Weight Room will be open for business.
Locker Room closure TBA. |
Suribachi Shooting Range
Saturdays 0900 - 1400
Use your own weapon or rent one to improve your weapon skills. FREE instruction and
guidance. The range fee of $10/session
includes paper target, frames, and bowling pins. Call SSgt Mc Iver: 228-3183 or Sgt Davis: 522-3129. Area Code (843).
Yoga & Pilates Classes (New)
Monday & Wednesday
0900 MCRD PI Fitness Center
FREE- All Levels
Power Yoga Corps
Saturday 0900 MCAS Beaufort
Pilates Matwork & Ball Fusion
1000 MCAS Beaufort Both at Racquet Ball Court #3.
Call 843/228-7010 or 843/228-6374.
Volunteer Coaches Needed
Open to all eligible patrons (Active Duty, Retired, DoD). Registrations available for download. |
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Phone Numbers
Beaufort Area Code is 843 |
| Auto Skills Center MCAS |
228-7586 |
| Auto Skills Center MCRD |
228-1599 |
| Bowling MCAS |
228-7106 |
| Bowling MCRD |
228-1551 |
| Group Fitness MCAS |
228-6374
Ext.
7192 |
| Group Fitness MCRD |
228-1563
Ext. 1579 |
| Health Promotions MCAS |
228-7010 |
| Legends Golf Course & Pro Shop MCRD |
228-2240 |
| Legends Golf Course Manager |
228-1568 |
| Outdoor Recreation MCAS |
228-7472
Ext. 7570 |
| Recreational Firing MCRD |
228-2973 |
| Single Marine Program MCAS |
228-7405 |
| Single Marine Program MCRD |
228-1541 |
| Wood Skills Center MCRD |
228-1523 |
| Youth Sports, Intramural Sports MCRD |
228-1587 |
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