Deadlift contenders raise the bar pound by pound
May 16, 2016 — Status of Forces Agreement members and Japanese off-base residents competed in the 2016 Deadlift Competition at the IronWorks Gymnasium here Saturday.Broken up by gender and weight class, this competition gave participants a chance to showcase their physical strength, dedication to fitness and drive to win.“Powerlifting is an area that helps with MORE
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Semper Fit teaches service members more efficient physical training
June 30, 2011 — Station Marines and sailors took part in the Semper Fit Combat Fitness Course at the IronWorks Gym here June 23- 24. The course’s goal is to improve combat fitness readiness and train noncommissioned officers and above in creating different exercises that can be used during physical training. “We’re trying to train the body for overall performance MORE
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Lifters test their might in bench press
June 9, 2011 — Semper Fit hosted the Summer Slam 2011 Open Bench Press Challenge at the IronWorks Gym sports courts here Saturday. The event was open to both station and local Japanese residents. The female division had four weight classes. Miyako Kamiguri, 106 pounds, was the overall female winner, bench pressing 105 pounds. Hiroko Yanai placed second with 105 MORE
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Strength, endurance key to Semper Fit competition
June 2, 2011 — Semper Fit hosted the Fitness Fallout outside Ironworks Gym here May 27. Nine participants took part in the contest, which involved feats of strength, endurance and speed. Adrian R. Figueroa took first place in the men’s division with a total of 248 points. Tiffany L. Hernandez placed first in the women’s division with a total of 371 points. MORE
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