John H. Chafee Fitness Center at Naval Station Newport offers a variety of fitness programs and equipment to all authorized patrons (active-duty personnel, reservists, retirees, eligible family members and DoD civilians). Nationally certified trainers are available for group/personal appointments by contacting the fitness office at (401) 841-7354 or by stopping by the fitness center to fill out the request form. Commands may also reserve trainings and court space by contacting the fitness coordinator at (401) 841-7354. Indoor running track, basketball and racquetball courts are also available. ID cards are required for admission at all times.
CHAIR FITNESS
Tuesdays 9:45-10:30 a.m. held at the John H. Chafee Fitness Center Chair-bound exercises are ideal for people with lower body injuries or disabilities, those with weight problems or diabetes, and seniors looking to reduce their risk of falling. Cardiovascular and flexibility chair exercises can help improve posture and reduce back pain, while any chair exercise can help alleviate body soreness caused by sitting in the same position for long periods. Please contact the Naval Health Clinic New England (NHCNE) Registered Dietician at (401) 841-6773.
LOCAL AREA TICKETS:
John H. Chafee Fitness Center sells (during hours of operation) discounted movie tickets to Island Cinemas 10
Leisure Bay Coffee Shoppe & Seaview Lanes Bowling Center sells (during hours of operation) discounted movie tickets to Island Cinemas 10; Newport County Dinner Club Books (two-for-one dinners at over 70 Newport County Restaurants); Six Flags New England discounted one-day tickets.
Note: Contractors and retired DoD Civilians are NOT eligible to use this facility.
This MWR facility is open to active duty personnel, retirees, reservists, eligible family members, and DoD civilians with base access.\
Source: NS Newport MWR Website
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