Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) Fitness Center staff have been working on bringing 24/7 availability to the gym. This will allow YPG gym-goers to come in at any time. The center’s staff are currently developing new security protocols and functions in place to make the gym safer when the new hours are finally established.

At Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) it’s no surprise to see Soldiers and first responders working around the clock. Rising early mornings and staying up throughout multiple nights, it can be difficult to find time for self-care.

The YPG Fitness Center is working to resolve this inconvenience by opening the center to be 24-hours.

“Nobody out here works the same hours,” said Fitness Facility Manager, Dani Compton. “It will be very convenient for those who don’t work the same hours as everybody else.”

Soon, this will allow the YPG community to scan themselves into the gym individually at any time, whether it’s 4 a.m. or 11 p.m. The gym will be available for those usually unable to come in within normal hours.

“I think 24/7 access is going to be helpful in just accommodating everybody, and we at MWR are trying our best to do that,” said Compton.

In preparation, the gym staff are working on getting more cameras, modifying access control and creating after-hours protocols.

“We’ve been working on this project for a very long time,” said Compton.

Gym goers who want to use the 24-hour fitness center must be 18 or older and have to register through the Fitness Center in person.

There’s no set date of when this will be in motion however users are encouraged to register now for future access and keep an eye out for the ribbon cutting.

Anyone who has interest in registering for the 24-hour access and has any questions can reach out to the Fitness Center by calling 928-328-2400. They can look for updates on Facebook at ‘Yuma Proving Ground Family and MWR.’