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By Airman 1st Class Jessica Weissman, Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs / Published March 10, 2016

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MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- From rock climbing to intramural sports, the McAdoo Fitness Center at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota offers a variety of programs and equipment to help Department of Defense ID card holders achieve their fitness goals.

"Some of the things we offer are five different incentive programs, 60-80 free group fitness classes and rock climbing," said Judy LaRue, fitness center director at McAdoo. "Most of these programs are fitness improvement programs, which are ideal for people who need help passing their PT tests."

The newest of the five incentive programs currently offered is called "Climb Mt. Everest," she said. Members will climb McAdoo's 18-foot rock climbing wall 1,569 times to represent climbing to the peak of Mt. Everest, which reaches 29,028 feet above sea level, according to www.britannica.com.

"We conduct safety training for approximately 10-20 people every day," said Tech. Sgt. Michael Hammond, section chief at McAdoo assigned to the 5th Force Support Squadron, who added that rock climbing is very popular at the fitness center.

McAdoo has recently implemented new programs to improve the quality of life at Minot AFB, said LaRue.

The most recent improvement is the remodeling of the floors throughout the gym. The floors of the gymnasium and racquetball courts have been improved. 

"We request that everyone carries their workout shoes into the gym and does not wear street shoes on the new floors," said Hammond.

A fitness equipment maintenance program has been developed where a contractor comes in weekly and repairs, or does preventative maintenance, on the fitness equipment. McAdoo has approximately $600,000 in fitness equipment.

An intramural sports program has been reintroduced at the fitness center, since being discontinued in 2013. McAdoo will offer basketball, volleyball, flag football, indoor and outdoor soccer. They are hopeful to add lacrosse and water polo to their list this year.

Airmen and civilians from Minot AFB volunteer their time to offer free fitness classes. Jiu Jitsu, Karate and Tactical Fitness classes are some of those that are available.

For individuals who prefer privacy, McAdoo offers individual workout rooms. This room has DVD capabilities for video workouts, such as P90X and Wellbeats.

"Wellbeats was sent to us from Air Force services and it is a kiosk that delivers up to 116 virtual fitness classes," said LaRue.

Also, McAdoo offers a family room for parents to improve cardio, strength and flexibility while supervising their children.

"Parents can get their fitness on while their kids are behind a secured wall. The children can improve their gross motor skills with climbing apparatuses, as well," said LaRue.

"We would like to thank the command for putting Airman first and recognizing how important fitness is to our community," said LaRue.

To see all of the incentive programs and the group fitness classes' calendar, visit www.5thforcesupport.com/activites/fitness.
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