- Mission Essential Fitness/Events
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A Core program within Ironworks East and West Gym is the Mission Essential Fitness (MEF) circuit which is offered to any unit during operational hours. MEF is a High Intensity Circuit to include compound movements and explosive power designed to improve soldiers as tactical athletes to perform their mission in Garrison as well as any operational environment. Contact our facility to set up a unit MEF session to better prepare your soldiers.
Unit PT
- Traditional morning and non-traditional afternoon classes
- Use of Bosu Ball, Kettle Bells, TRX Straps, Gravity Training Systems,
Weights
- Entry Level Circuits designed to teach form and basic strength movements
High Intensity Circuits combining all types of Functional Training to include compound movements and explosive power
1000lb Club (Year-round): Test your max squat, bench, and deadlift to see if you have what it takes to make it on our leaderboard
Dia De Los Deadlifts (Fall): Deadlift competition
Strongman/Strongwoman Competition (Fall): Events include, Log Press • Tire Flip • Famer’s Carry • Truck Pull • Axle Deadlift (EAST ONLY)
- Mission Essential Fitness Preparation For The Army Combat Fitness Test (AFT)
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Mission Essential Fitness Preparation for The Army Fitness Test (AFT)
The Mission Essential Fitness (MEF) Program is ideal for soldiers preparing for the Army Fitness Test (ACFT).
The MEF circuits prepare soldiers for the movements that they will need to do for the AFT. These movements include the Trap Bar Deadlift, Hand Release Push Up, Sprint Drag Carry, Plank and 2-mile Run. Each exercise movement or a variation of the exercise movement is included in the MEF circuit at Ironworks East and West.
The Soldiers will gain strength and muscular endurance in their upper body, lower body, and core muscles. The Soldiers will become proficient in the movements and will allow them to score well on the AFT.
The staff at Ironworks East/West can also teach proper lifting technique and execution of the exercises to units and soldiers. Contact our facility to set up a training class to better prepare your soldiers. A stronger and better prepared soldier will lead to better performance on the AFT.
- Functional Fitness Equipment/Facility
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Training designed for tactical athletes of all abilities to prepare the Soldier to perform their daily duties by developing strength, balance, flexibility, and joint stability. This will reduce the risk of injury and allow a Soldier to complete their mission."
FACILITY:
- 13,600 sq ft strength and conditioning facility (EAST)
- Men’s and Women’s locker rooms (EAST)
- 4,200 sq ft strength and conditioning facility (WEST)
Functional Equipment:
- Bosu Balls
- Wobble Boards
- Kettle Bells
- Medicine Balls
- Traditional Weights
- Elastic Bands
- Agility Ladders
- Hoops
- Hurdles
- And other exercise equipment
- 20 weightlifting platforms
- Dumbbells up to 125lb
- Kettlebells, Sleds, TRX Straps, Sandbags, Battle Ropes
- Various cardio equipment (assault bikes, rowers, skiers, ellipticals, motorized and non-motorized treadmills)
- Strongman Equipment (Logs, yoke, tires, axle bars, farmer’s carry handles) (EAST)
- Circuit Training Layouts & M.E.F. Benefits
Ironworks Gym East and Ironworks West are both available for unit reservations during PT hours. They are also opened military ID card holders and DoD civilians.
Ironworks Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
