Physical Fitness Centers
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Mitchell W. Stout Gym
Bldg. 2930, Cassidy Rd.
Fort Bliss, TX 79916
915-568-4508/5995
Mitchell W. Stout Physical Fitness Center is a newly renovated (2011), state-of-the-art facility with over 60,000 sq. ft. Put yourself to the challenge with 3 full-size basketball courts, 5 racquetball courts, and 3 volleyball courts. The weight rooms feature Hammer Strength, Life Fitness, and Samson equipment and power platforms with Eleiko weights for Olympic weightlifting and power lifting. One weight room features a circuit training area utilizing selectorized equipment, while the free weight area has dumbbells , benches, platforms, and includes a large assortment of bars, plates and bumper plates for all of your lifting needs
Cardiovascular equipment includes treadmills, steppers, elliptical steppers, cross trainers, stationary bikes and Summit trainers in addition to 31 Spinning bikes. The cardio loft also features six television sets for your enjoyment.
Group exercise including aerobics, Pilates, Gravity, step, TRX classes, Spinning, Yoga, Tai Chi and an ever changing assortment of classes is offered by offered by certified instructors. All group exercise classes are offered on a suspended wood floor with a disco quality sound system. Personal Training is by appointment only and for those who really want a challenge, we have the “Biggest Loser” program twice a year. Body fat testing using Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) is available by appointment for $5. All classes are free of charge! Check out our detailed list of aerobics and fitness classes.
The Team Bliss Snack Bar, located in the lobby of Stout Fitness Center, offers fruit smoothies, along with an assortment of “sensational shakes” such as the muscle builder, fat burner, pure protein, energizer and power shakes. Patrons may customize their drinks by selecting from a menu of recommended additives, which target specific areas such as fat loss, muscle gain or nutrition. Finally, customers get to choose from a myriad of flavors like strawberry, banana, piña colada, raspberry, cappuccino, vanilla, chocolate, mango or peach to complete their drink concoction. 
The Stout Track and Field Complex, with a six lane, 400-meter track and a 100-meter straight away features a full size dual football and soccer field, a scoreboard, and real grass landscaping.
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday: 5am-9pm
Saturday, Sunday, holidays & training holidays: 8am-8pm
Snack Bar
Monday-Friday: 7am-9pm
Saturday: 9am-8pm
Sunday, holidays and training holidays: 9am-7pm
Soto Physical Fitness Facility
Bldg. 20751, Biggs Airfield
915-744-5788
This facility includes nearly $2 million in equipment and fixtures. It includes a 10,000-square-foot weight room, a spin room that accommodates 60 bikes and a cardio room large enough to house 60 treadmills, 60 ellipticals, 60 bikes, 20 stair steppers and 10 rowing machines. The facility also has steam rooms, a snack bar and recreation room for patrons to use. Also housed at this facility are Unit Funds, BOSS and Outdoor Adventures representatives.
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Thursday: 5am-9pm
Friday: 5am-midnight
Saturday: 7am-midnight
Sunday, holidays & training holidays: 8am-8pm
Ronald D. Milam
Physical Fitness Center
Bldg. 2499, 915-568-7318/7518
Milam Physical Fitness Center offers its visitors, basketball and volleyball courts, as well as a weight room with Cybex, free weights, and equipment for a cardiovascular workout. Basketball and volleyball courts and weight room with cardio theater room and free weights.
Hours of Operation:
Open 24 hours
Logan Heights Physical Fitness Facility
Bldg. 4797, 915-568-5198/6722
Logan Physical Fitness Center offers its visitors, basketball and volleyball courts, as well as a weight room with Selectorized machines, free weights, and equipment for a cardiovascular workout.
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday: 5am-9pm
Saturday, Sunday, holidays & training holidays: 8am-8pm
Biggs Gym
Bldg. 11251, Biggs Airfield
915-744-8730
Racquetball, volleyball and basketball courts; weight room with free weights, Nautilus and cardiovascular equipment.
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday: 5am-9pm
Saturday, Sunday, holidays & training holidays: 8am-8pm
Big Ed's Gym
Bldg 2, basement
915-568-4508
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Fri 6am-6pm
The center features a weight room with a complete line of Hammerstrength weight equipment and a cardio room, equipped with two treadmills, three cross-trainers, one stepper and two bicycles. Ideal for those who want a quick workout, the gym is open to all soldiers, civilian personnel and family members. Patrons are asked to bring towels for their own personal use and, since there are no attendants on duty, are also asked to help take care of the facility. Big Ed's Gym also features a stereo system and television sets in both the weight and cardio rooms.
Ironworks Gym
Building T 20700
915-744-8697
Hours of Operation:
*By reservation only for unit PT, no individual training. Cardio area open only.
Jim Swanson / John Barela: 744-5200
Functional training, Cardiovascular and Nautilus equipment, weightroom with free weights, Outdoor basketball & soccer. Combative mat area.
Sports & Fitness News
2012 Team Aquathlon
Team Bliss Sports, Fitness and Aquatics will host the 2012 Team Aquathlon Friday, June 1 at Replica Aquatic Center. The race begins at 6:30 a.m.
The team aquathlon consists of three segments: a five-kilometer run, 400-meter swim and final 5-kilometer run. Teams consist of two-three members. Divisions include men's, women's and co-recreational.
On-site registration begins at 5:30 a.m. the day of the event. Registration is open to active-duty military, family members 18 and older, and DoD/DA civilians. Registration is free for active-duty and costs $5 per person for all other racers.
This is a Commander's Cup event. Teams with civilian members will not place in Commander's Cup standings.
View the event memorandum of instruction at www.blissmwr.com/intramurals. For more information, call (915) 744-5790.
Intramural softball league
The Fort Bliss Intramural Softball League will begin play the week of June 4. The league is open to active-duty military assigned to Fort Bliss. Players must compete with their units. This is a Commander's Cup league.
A mandatory coaches' meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 23 at Soto Physical Fitness Center. All coaches must attend and bring a letter of intent.
For more information, contact the appropriate command sports coordinator or call (915) 744-5790:
- Independent league: (915) 568-5198 or (915) 568-6722
- 1-1 AD and 4-1 AD: (915) 744-5800
- 2-1 AD, 3-1 AD and CAB: (915) 744-5793
- 11th ADA: (915) 568-7318
Women's softball league
The Fort Bliss Women's Softball League will begin play June 8. The league is open to active-duty military assigned to Fort Bliss, family members 18 year of age and older, and DoD/DA civilians. All games are played on Fridays.
League participation is free for active-duty Soldiers and costs $15 each for all other players.
A preseason clinic will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 30 at Soto Physical Fitness Center.
For more information, call (915) 744-5793.
Open basketball league
Get your team together and sign up for the Team Bliss Sports, Fitness and Aquatics Open Basketball League. Play begins Saturday, June 9. All games will be played Saturdays at Soto Gym.
The league is open to active-duty military, family members 18 and older, and DoD/DA civilains. Team rosters are limited to 12 players. Registration costs $250 per team. All teams are guaranteed seven games: six regular-season games and one playoff game.
A managers' and officials' meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 29 at the Soto Gym conference room.
The league memorandum of instruction (MOI) can be found at www.blissmwr.com/intramurals. For more information, call (915) 744-5790.
Open volleyball league
Bump. Set. Spike! Grab a team and sign up for the 2012 Fort Bliss Open Volleyball League. The league will begin play Saturday, June 9. All games will be played Saturdays at Biggs Gym.
This double-header league is open to active-duty military, family members 18 and older, and DoD/DA civilians. Registration costs $260 per team. All teams are guaranteed eight games: seven regular-season games and one playoff game.
A managers' meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 29 at the Soto Gym conference room.
The league memorandum of instruction (MOI) can be found at www.blissmwr.com/intramurals. For more information, call (915) 744-5790.
Fort Bliss Combatives Championship
Fort Bliss Combatives will host the 2012 Fort Bliss Combatives Championship Wednesday, June 20-Friday, June 22 at Soto Physical Fitness Center, Bldg. 20751 Constitution Avenue on East Fort Bliss. This is a Commander's Cup event.
The tournament is open to male and female active-duty service members assigned to an Army unit at Fort Bliss. Registration will take place from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday, June 19 at the combatives facility in Bldg. A493 Sapper St. on East Fort Bliss.
Competition will begin at 8 a.m. June 20 and will follow standard rules. Round 2 will begin at 8 a.m. June 21 and will adhere to intermediate rules. The final round of competition will observe advanced rules and will begin at 6 p.m. June 22. Spectators are welcome and entry is free.
The 2012 Fort Bliss Combatives Championship is sponsored by USAA and BodyBuilding.com.
To learn more, visit www.facebook.com/fortblisscombatives or call (915) 744-2467.
East Bliss CDC has officially opened!
Live on East Fort Bliss or the east side of El Paso and looking for child care? East Bliss CDC has officially opened its doors for business, and is welcoming new patrons. The new facility accommodates 338 infants, toddlers and preschool-aged children. It is conveniently located near the Constitution gate and Soto Physical Fitness Center on Constitution and Kasserine Way. All children must be registered with Child, Youth and School Services for child care services. For more information, or to register, please contact Parent Central Services at (915) 568-4646.
New ID policy at physical fitness centers
Effective immediately, all West Bliss fitness centers will begin checking ID cards for patrons not in duty uniform or PT uniform. This includes Milam and Stout physical fitness centers and the Tennis Club and Fitness Zone.
Logan Heights Physical Fitness Center and Replica Aquatic Center currently check ID and will continue to do so.
There is no change in policy at Soto Physical Fitness Facility or Biggs Gym.
Fort Bliss combatives team tryouts
Fort Bliss and the 1st Armored Division is currently forming its combatives team to compete at the Army championships. All skill and experience levels are welcome to train and try out for the team. Training takes place at the installation combatives facility, Bldg. A493, from 6-7:30 a.m. each Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Other training times are available for those unable to attend these sessions. The team travels to compete in both civilian and military tournaments. For more information call 744-2467. We are also on Facebook at www.facebook.com/fortblisscombatives.
Unit PT Reservations
Effective immediately, all Unit PT Reservations for Spinning and Group Exercise will be done at the front desk of Stout Gym. When making reservations, you must provide the following information:
- Type of PT requested, i.e., Spinning or Group Exercise
- Unit name
- Number of participants
- Contact information
If your unit is not in the requested room by 6 a.m., your reservation is CANCELLED and will open it up to anyone present. All 6 - 7 a.m. classes are for Soldiers in PT Gear. This includes our spinning program, as well as group exercise program which is held in the aerobics room. If the class is not full, the priority goes to active duty Soldiers, then dependents of active duty Soldiers, and then to civilians. The class instructor has final say on all class related issues.
Please call 568-3264 or stop by the front desk to make your reservation. Reservations need to be made one week in advance and may not be made for more than two weeks at a time.