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Health Promotion
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The Semper Fit Health Promotion Center is located in the Barber Physical Activity Center, Building 2073, Barnett Avenue, which is staffed by both Navy medical and Marine Corps personnel.

 
Health-Related Classes
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  • Senior Exercise Class
    Fridays, 1030 w Barber Physical Activity Center
    This class targets the senior population, but welcomes other
    physically challenged adults.
    Fee: $5.00 per month.
    Click here for details
  • Mary Washington Mobile Mammography
    Now available 1st Thursday of every month, 0900-1300, in the Quantico Marine Corps Exchange parking lot. Call 1.800.283.3926 for appointment and additional information.
    Click here for details
  • Nutrition During Pregnancy Class
    Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies
    The 4th Thursday of every month w 1300
    Click here for details
  • Blood Pressure Class
    Managing Your Blood Pressure
    Third Thursday of Every Month w 1300 Barber Physical Activity Center
    Click here for details
  • Yoga Classes
    Tuesday & Thursday, 1130, and Monday & Thursday, 1700 w Barber Physical Activity Center. All classes are for fee under Group Exercise schedule.
    Increases flexibility, strength and muscle tone, and decreases tension by incorporating a balance of stretching, strengthening, and relaxation techniques. Exercises are easy to do and are beneficial regardless of age or physical condition. Two classes weekly.Tense? Tired? Stressed? Yoga is your answer!
    Click here for details
  • FREE Commissary Tour
    Tuesdays; 0730-0800; MCB Quantico Commissary, 3400 Russell Rd.
    Learn how to shop for healthy choices! Go aisle-by-aisle with us, discuss healthy food options. Space limited to 15. All Active Duty, Retired Military, DoD, family members are eligible. Contact Tracy Bowman, at 703.784.2869.
    Click here for details
Other Classes
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  • CHOLESTEROL CLASS  
    Smart dietary choices and lifestyle modifications are emphasized.
    The class addresses various types of cholesterol levels.
  • HEALTHY COOKING CLASSES
    Demonstrates healthy cooking alternatives to many popular food items. Food sampling, recipes and educational material are included.
  • MANAGING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE
    This class emphasizes smart dietary choices, exercise and lifestyle modifications. The class also addresses risk factors associated with the development of high blood pressure.
  • NUTRITION CLASS
    One-hour class discusses basics of healthy eating and nutrition and will get you started on a healthy eating plan whether it is to keep your body healthy or to lose weight. Class focus is on developing healthy eating habits for a lifetime, and covers basic nutrition concepts for disease prevention. Held monthly in the Semper Fit Center.
  • STRESS MANAGEMENT REDUCTION
    2nd Thursday of each month, 1000
  • TOBACCO CESSATION CLASSES
    One three-hour session, offered monthly, focuses on breaking the "Addiction Triangle" which includes strategies to overcome both physical and psychological/social addiction to nicotine. Nicotine replacement therapies are offered to eligible beneficiaries.
  • WOMEN'S/MEN'S HEALTH
    Focuses on current health issues, including breast cancer, mammography, diet and self exams.
Therapeutic Massage
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What is Massage?
Massage is the systematic manipulation of the soft tissues of
the body using techniques of stroking, kneading, compression, friction, stretching and pressure.

Benefits of Massage
Among the many benefits of massage are increased circulation
and the removal of toxins, soreness and tension from the
muscles of the body. Massage relaxes both body and mind
and reduces accumulated stress.

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Building 2073
Barnett Avenue
703.432.0590
703.784.2003
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Fri: 0400-2100
Sat: 0800-1700
Sun & Hol: 0900-1700
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