Recreational

GET ACTIVE, GET FIT

Moving to a new place can be exciting, yet intimidating. Fort Bliss MWR has so much to offer from dining, events, leisure and more! Fitness and outdoor activities play a vital role here at Fort Bliss. Everyone has the passion to get outdoors and stay in shape, all while building friendships or finding ways to de-stress. Fort Bliss’ Sports, Fitness and Aquatics facilities are spread across the post for Soldiers and Families to utilize on their own time. Outdoor Recreation and the Better Opportunities for Soldiers (BOSS) programs gets you out and participating in lots of activities.

Fort Bliss Fitness

If you are looking for group fitness classes to join, then look no further than Fort Bliss Fitness. There are a variety of classes to choose from such as indoor cycling classes, Zumba, Total Gym, yoga and more! These classes are held at various physical fitness centers on post.

Check them out at Joshua W. Soto Physical Fitness Center (PFC). This is where the massage therapy program resides! After a hard workout in one of these awesome group fitness classes, you can schedule a relaxing session. Follow on social media @fortblissfitness. Fort Bliss Physical Fitness Centers

Explore all of Fort Bliss’ many physical fitness centers (PFC) that are available to you. The largest location is Joshua W. Soto PFC. This state-of-the-art, 96,000 square foot gym facility has treadmills, stair steppers, ellipticals, spin bikes, rowing machines and more! They are known for the indoor track and the largest free weight room in the Army.

The fitness fun doesn’t stop there! Soto is just one of the PFCs on post; there are four others with similar amenities but in different sizes. If you are looking for one close to home, you’ll find a PFC close by no matter where you live on post. Mitchell W. Stout PFC and Ronald D. Milam PFC* are located on main post off Cassidy Road, Biggs PFC is in central Fort Bliss near the Centennial Banquet and Conference Center while Logan Heights PFC is conveniently located off post as you head to

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Northeast El Paso. All of these locations have what you need from racquetball, volleyball and basketball courts to indoor and outdoor tracks.

Just looking for a hot sauna to relax and soothe your sore muscles? Aside from Milam PFC, all four of the other locations have sauna facilities for men and women to include the brand-new, high tech sauna at Stout PFC. Visit any one of these facilities and get a feel of what you like. Ironworks Gyms

Now, maybe traditional gyms are not your style, if that’s the case, try Ironworks East or West. These gyms are designed for a more mission-side type of fitness. They are set up for Soldiers who have a particular way of training for the mission. The Ironworks facilities are open to all DoD ID cardholders.

Tennis Center & Fitness Zone If these locations are still not your cup of tea,

Tennis Club and Fitness Zone is a quiet, little place sitting right behind Sheridan Road. Here you’ll get the necessary workout with a little less “noise.” If you’re into tennis, this is the perfect place to be with five lighted tennis courts that are open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and two practice courts. Lessons are available for adults and kids.

Aquatics If swimming is more appealing, Fort Bliss has four pools for water fun. There are two main pools that will fit your fitness needs, while the other two are more for fun in the sun! The Community and

Soldier Activity pools are the seasonal recreational type. However, Community Pool does have lap lanes and a slide! The Aquatics Training Center (ATC) and Replica

Pool have a lot to offer from their indoor Olympic size lap pools to ATC’s family pool with a waterfall and climbing wall. Replica also has a fun indoor slide and you’ll be sure to get the laps and/or fun you want and need. Adults can use the ATC and Replica for swimming lessons.

Children can also learn to swim at these facilities through the SKIES CYS program. Other times patrons are doing laps, enjoying the multi-purpose pool with their children, or attending one of the family friendly events. The one thing that differentiates the ATC from Replica is that ATC is a military training facility too, while the other is mainly for recreational purposes.

ATC offers Combat Water Survival Training (CWST) and Shallow Water Egress Training (SWET) for Soldiers throughout the year. Their doors are open to all service members and local diving teams to use the facility for their personal use or mission trainings. Intramural Team Sports

If you’re looking for a little competition amongst units or friends look no further than the Fort Bliss MWR Intramural Sports program. The program consists of 41 leagues and is divided into the Commander’s Cup program, open leagues and special events. If you are interested in playing on a league with Fort Bliss, visit Soto PFC to find out more. Follow Fort Bliss MWR Sports, Fitness & Aquatics on social media @teamblisssports. Outdoor Recreation & the Soldier Activity Center

The Roberto Loeza Soldier Activity Center (SAC), the first of its kind in the Army, is located conveniently near the ATC and Soto PFC. The SAC has so much to offer for all outdoor adventurers. Climbers, cyclists, camping enthusiasts, hikers galore have found the place to provide trips, equipment and more! This 25,000-square-foot facility features a 20-foot climbing and bouldering wall, 4,000-square-foot outdoor pool with a patio deck open to patrons, ages 18 and older, and a multi-purpose recreation room with a High Ropes course. Patrons can also reserve the course for unit training and professional development.

There is also a game room that features four Xbox & PS4s, 12 computer stations with Internet access, 7 CAC card enabled computers, 8 Alienware gaming computers, Wi-Fi access, multiple televisions, fun lighting and music, and video games for in-room use.

The Fort Bliss Outdoor Recreation program, extends their services to Soldiers with equipment rentals and sign-ups for adventure trips. Fort Bliss Outdoor Recreation provides several high and low intensity activities which offer Soldiers, veterans, friends and Family the chance to get out and explore, meet new people, learn new skills, challenge themselves and relax. Keep an eye out for some of the amazing trips they have planned year round! Follow on social media @BlissODR. BOSS Program

Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) is another vital part of MWR programming, especially for our Active-Duty Soldiers! Take advantage of this program while stationed here at Fort Bliss. BOSS is lead by a council of selected Active-Duty Soldiers. They set up fun activities to do on and off post, volunteer in the community and ensure quality of life for single Soldiers. One of the biggest events they host is the annual BOSS Bash. Interested in becoming a BOSS Soldier, call 915-892-5195. Follow on social media @BlissBOSS.

To find out more about MWR recreational activities visit, www.bliss.armymwr.com.