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    Combat Center patrons stay fit with Body Blast

    Combat Center patrons stay fit with Body Blast

    Photo By Sgt. Medina Ayala-Lo | Heather Kines, Combat Center patron, does a cool down exercise during the Body Blast...... read more read more

    TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA, UNITED STATES

    01.12.2015

    Story by Lance Cpl. Medina Ayala-Lo 

    Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center

    TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. - Energetic music fills the gymnasium as people look to get the New Year off to a healthy start. Inside, participants choose weights and prepare themselves for an hour of body strengthening. The Community Center hosted Body Blast, a low intensity exercise class, Jan. 12, 2015.

    The class is held every Monday at 9 a.m. with the goal to get people into shape in a fun and exciting way.

    “They love it,” said Marlena McGuire, fitness instructor. “They love to come to the group exercise programs, they see results and they feel great all week.”

    Body Blast hosts approximately 15 people and is open to service members and their loved ones. Not only is it fun, but it also provides an alternative to the traditional methods people use to stay in shape.

    “It’s something different,” “We’ve got the regular [high intensity tactical training] courses, the [physical fitness test], the [combat fitness test] but this is something different,” said Sgt. Vania Berthiaune, food service, headquarters battalion. “It helps you utilize body muscles that you didn’t know you had.”

    McGuire has been instructing the class for a year and a half. Part of the class’ success is the group exercise element.

    “Group exercise is really important because it motivates people who might feel intimidated to go into the gym and work out,” said Marlena McGuire, fitness instructor. “They might not have the techniques or the knowledge to work out on their own and I think that they work out longer and harder when they’re in a group setting.”

    For more information on classes and other programs call 830-3380.

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    Date Taken: 01.12.2015
    Date Posted: 01.16.2015 20:38
    Story ID: 152197
    Location: TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA, US

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