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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – There are times in life where we fall short to injury. It could be a stress fracture carried on from boot camp, or a sports injury caused during a field meet. Regardless of the cause, one thing remains clear: injuries can leave Marines limited and out of the fight.
To assist Marines in returning to a full physical duty status is Bryan Reed, a strength coach and high intensity tactical training instructor assigned to I Marine Expeditionary Force. Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, he is now located at the 21 Area Fitness Center at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.
Since arriving in late July 2022, Reed has been the go-to guy for fitness across the base, covering events and programs wherever needed. His focus has been implementing fitness programs at various levels, with success in one-on-one sessions aligning with his initial interest in personal training. Reed’s capabilities do not stop there; he also leads intensive week-long HITT crash courses monthly, and bi-monthly at Paige Field House in the 13 Area. He is the all-access pass to peak performance on base.
“There is a program I offer called return to readiness,” Reed said. “Basically, it’s the stop gap in between physical therapy release and returning to full duty. In that time, I am helping Marines get back to their baseline performance before their injury or surgery.”
Reed’s focus started at the command level and worked his way down to the individual Marine. Improving, creating and implementing fitness programs to Marines from I MEF at an individual and group level has been his number one priority. As part of his program, he currently works with I Marine Expeditionary Force Support Battalion, training and operations section to ensure Marines are set up for success.
“These programs are not just to be able to ensure Marines pass the semi-annual fitness events but to develop them athletically with strength and endurance,” said U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Holland Justin Moser, training chief for I MSB. “That way they can do other things as well as being well- rounded Marines and athletes.”
Reed's engagement in various sports during high school greatly influenced his decision to pursue a career in physical training and conditioning. One key motivation was his desire to maintain and foster compeitiveness within himself and others. He wants his clients to know they do not have to give up because of injuries, things getting tough or because they have plateaued. That is why he loves working with Marines. Marines have the same hunger and drive professional athletes have but with much more demanding jobs and requirements.
“Seeing the changes that I have been able to give to the Marines and myself has been rewarding and motivating,” said Reed.
To learn more about returning to readiness, visit the 21 Area Fitness Center front desk. For more information on fitness programs, visit the website at https://pendleton.usmc-mccs.org/recreation-fitness/fitness/fitness-programs.
| Date Taken: | 05.21.2024 |
| Date Posted: | 05.21.2024 11:43 |
| Story ID: | 471798 |
| Location: | CAMP PENDLETON, CA, US |
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