Health Promotion

Physical activity is a powerful tool for improving your health, physically, mentally, and emotionally. This May, MCCS Okinawa invites you to take part in Physical Fitness Month with a full month of opportunities to move your body, learn new skills, and build lasting fitness habits.

1. Strength & Power Training (e.g., weightlifting, bodyweight exercises, resistance bands)

• Builds muscle mass and bone density
• Boosts metabolism and supports healthy weight management
• Improves functional fitness and reduces injury risk

2. Cardio & Endurance Activities (e.g., running, cycling, swimming, dancing)

• Strengthens your heart and lungs
• Increases stamina and energy levels
• Helps regulate blood pressure and supports mental health

3. Flexibility & Balance Training (e.g., yoga, Pilates, tai chi)

• Improves mobility and posture
• Reduces muscle stiffness and the risk of falls
• Supports mental clarity and reduces stress

4. Lifestyle & Functional Activities (e.g., walking, hiking, gardening, recreational sports)

• Encourages consistency and sustainability
• Improves mood and reduces sedentary behavior
• Integrates movement into daily life for long-term benefits

What’s Happening in May:

Olympic Weightlifting Clinics
Refine your technique and build strength with expert coaching.

• May 3 – Gunners Fitness Center
• May 17 – Hansen WARR Center
  Cost: $23 | Register via Eventbrite

HITT Memorial Workouts – May 23
Honor our heroes through effort and sweat with this intense workout at Kinser, Futenma, Foster, and Schwab.
Free & first come, first served.

Weekly Group Fitness Highlights
Each week, different formats from our group fitness program will be featured, from high-intensity intervals and dance to mind-body flows.
View the May schedule or visit our MCCS Okinawa – Semper Fit Facebook page for weekly updates.

Let this May be your motivation to get moving in a way that works for you, whether it’s lifting heavy, flowing through yoga, dancing with friends, or simply gardening in the sunshine. Movement is medicine, and we’re here to support your journey.