Posted on Feb 19, 2015
AWC (Army Wellness Center): Have you used it? Has it worked for you? Do you even know what it is?
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There's a lot of benefits that not everybody knows. The AWC, Army Wellness Center, is one of them. I've been using it for the last 4 months and my experience there is just great. Basically, this is a center that helps you with everything that is wellness related like stress management, weight control, sleeping disorders or even tobacco cessation. In my case, I use it for weight control, they give you different test to know where you are and get you in the right track. From body fat %, measured by a Bod Pod that in any other place would cost you from $150-300 to metabolism rate, rated by your breathing in a 15 mins. With them I keep track of my body fat more accurately than just taping my neck and belly. The staff members are very professionals and well prepared, at least a health related Bachelor Degree, so you won't be talking with a Gym Rat with a book of Bro-science. Do you know if there's an AWC in your post? If not, check here: https://armyfit.army.mil/AWC/Default.aspx
They are also working to get the program to the Army Reserve: http://www.army.mil/article/120301/Army_Reserve_unit_first_to_join_Army_Wellness_Center_program/
They are also working to get the program to the Army Reserve: http://www.army.mil/article/120301/Army_Reserve_unit_first_to_join_Army_Wellness_Center_program/
Edited 10 y ago
Posted 10 y ago
Responses: 5
I wasn't aware, but there does appear to be one at JBLM. I'll have to look into it. Great info!
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SGT(P) (Join to see)
Thanks Sir! COL Vincent Stoneking, my OIC did an appointment for the whole shop, S4, last november I loved it so much that I'm going every month since then to check my progress. The Bod Pod test don't take more than 15 mins, they check your blood pressure, weight you, get in the bod pod and get the results. It is amazing how they tell you your total weight and then they brake it down to your body fat weight, your lean mass weight and your progress.
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I've visited the one here at Fort Gordon several times over the past few months. I think they offer a really good look into your overall health and the facilitators here are extremely knowledgeable in their field. I did the metabolic test, Bod Pod, and Fitness Test and each assessment has been really accurate. I wanted to make sure I was maintaining a healthy lifestyle and not letting my overall fitness suffer while on profile/recovering. I honestly wish I had visited sooner!
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SGT(P) (Join to see)
I'm glad it has work great for you too, now I go every month just for the Bod Pod. I have a height and weight in April and I don't want to be starving like a lot of people do. SSG(P) (Join to see)
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CPT Zachary Brooks
Glad to know there is one at Fort Gordon. When I make it down there for the SCCC I will have to check it out.
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Thanks for the info, hopefully I get sent somewhere that has one of these places
Thanks for the info, hopefully I get sent somewhere that has one of these places
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