COMMIT – STAY FIT!

Army Soldiers, units, Families and communities – they all work better when they’re fit. That doesn’t happen by accident. It takes commitment. And you can do it!

Commit to Staying Fit this May
with the 12th Anniversary of STRONG B.A.N.D.S. 

STRONG B.A.N.D.S. – STRONG Balance, Activity, Nutrition, Determination and Strength – promotes healthy, active lifestyles for Army communities. It helps motivate Army Soldiers, Families, Retirees and Civilians to get and stay fit.

Commit today! Get stronger and faster. Eat right. Join garrison fitness and wellness opportunities. Learn more about how to improve your body, mind and total health.

Tell your friends and Family about STRONG B.A.N.D.S., and invite them to make the commitment, too!

Check out the fitness and nutrition resources we have put together from Human Performance Resources (HPRC) and the Exchange's BE FIT program and get started today!

Human Performance Resources (HPRC) by CHAMP, is a DoD initiative that provides evidence-based information that empowers members of the military community to be physically and mentally fit, fuel and hydrate properly, maintain social ties, and stay resilient—all pieces of the puzzle that make up Total Force Fitness. 

STRONG B.A.N.D.S. Month in May at USAG Bavaria in Garmisch: 

All events start at 3:30 p.m., 
Child & Youth Services, B723, Artillery Kaserne 

Balance: Cinco de Jumpo
May 5: Face off in this jump rope challenge!

Activity: Pitch-Hit-Run Baseball Challenge
May 11: Put your skills to the test!

Nutrition: Gardening
May 15: Youth Center and School Age Center
Learn about local plants and how to grow them from seeds. 

Determination: Fitness Trail 
May 22: Enjoy a trek around the post perimeter fence route.

Strength: Mini Olympics
May 31: Compete in the broad jump, hurdles, football toss, run 25m, 50m, 100m and more.

Facility events exclusive to children currently enrolled.

Urban Hikes in Garmisch *
May 1-5: Discover new places!

Dodge Ball Tournament
May 15-19: 5-6:45 p.m. , Mueller Fitness Center, B119, Sheridan Kaserne
Enjoy this fast paced old school classic game!

Urban Hikes in Partenkirchen*
May 22-26: Explore new paths!

*Walk to locations to learn something new about Garmisch and Partenkirchen. Pick-up hike list at the Mueller Fitness Center B119, Sheridan Kaserne, starting May 1, 6:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. 

Story Walk
May 19: 3-5:50 p.m., Library, B725
Enjoy this family event featuring exercise and reading. 

Bike Bingo
May 1-31: Tuesday-Friday 11:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. & 2:15 - 6 p.m., Saturday 1- 6 p.m., Library, B725
Play this classic game to win prizes!