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MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. – H2O Boot Camp is a class that offers strength and aerobic exercise during a time when it is often more convenient for service members to attend. H2O Boot Camp takes place at the Combat Training Tank every Monday and Wednesday from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Other classes are offered throughout the week. Private classes are available to units upon request.
The class consists of exercises such as swimming sprints, swimming with kickboards, treading water and core and leg exercises.
While the class is open to anyone, it is geared toward stronger swimmers.
“I recommend the class for anyone who is looking for a good work out. Marines who are looking for something other than the normal [physical training] of running or going to the gym,” said Ashley Reyes, the Combat Training Tank aquatics manager.
It does not compare to water aerobics because it is more intense, she explained.
Reyes, a triathlete, believes cross training through aquatic exercises will improve running and physical fitness test scores for service members.
Swimming can work muscles potentially not reached by running. It improves arm strength, core strength and lung capacity, explained Reyes. Swimming can potentially do more for a Marine than running can in the same amount of time.
H2O Boot Camp helps service members switch up physical training routines. The class is both beneficial and fun for any service member who wants to participate.
| Date Taken: | 04.16.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 04.19.2012 14:44 |
| Story ID: | 86990 |
| Location: | MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, CALIFORNIA, US |
| Hometown: | COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA, US |
| Hometown: | SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US |
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