From cardio to aerobics, basketball to volleyball, or boxing to weights there is always something to do at Yuma Proving Ground’s (YPG) Fitness Center.
Now, the facility is giving YPG 'gym rats' an upgrade of better equipment to work out with.
The YPG Fire Department and Department of Public Works helped the fitness center carry outdated equipment to make way for newer weight machines. The first shipment is already residing within the center, featuring seven new weight machines for use.
“With this shipment everything is being replaced one for one,” said Dani Compton, YPG Fitness Center Manager. “The second shipment will have a couple of new pieces we don't have in this gym, which are kind of new and popular pieces in most gyms. I wanted to make sure we got it here to keep up with current workout trends.”
Excitement filled the room with the staff watching the equipment offload out of the truck, comparing it to getting “a new Amazon package.” Excitement is not the only reason YPG’s Fitness Center is upgrading its equipment, though.
“Our purpose is to keep Soldiers ready,” said Compton. “Whether it’s because they’re here for training, here for the free fall school, they all come from deployable units. So, being able to support them while they’re here, whether it's two years that they’re out here or 30 days that they’re in a course, our whole purpose for being here is to support their readiness.”
You can keep up with current updates from the YPG Fitness Center on its Facebook, ‘Yuma Proving Ground Family and MWR.’ Alternatively, for more information on what the Fitness Center offers call 928-328-2400.
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