MWR, Morale, Welfare, and Recreation - Marine Corps Times

Fitness Centers

Recognizing that fitness centers contribute to combat readiness and general health, many installations are upgrading their facilities and equipment.

Many are equipped with state-of-the-art treadmills, elliptical and total-body trainers, steppers, stationary bicycles and weight machines. Group exercise programs are offered at many locations to supplement individual conditioning programs.

Fitness programs deploy with the troops, too. Fitness and recreation facilities are established at 25 large and 17 smaller sites in Iraq, two large and five small facilities in Kuwait, and three major and five remote locations supporting operations in Afghanistan.