Ritz-Epps Physical Fitness Center at Fort Bragg

SeanScatpack Fallon 2 months ago

Fort Bragg is “home of Special Operations and the Airborne” but when you go to their fitness facilities it doesn’t feel like it. And Ritz Epps is no exception. The cardio room is too small and there is always a shortage of working treadmills, There is only 2 stair climbers. If you like to do Olympic style weight lifting Youre all set but other then that the gym is underwhelming. On a side note it would make more sense to make this the 24hr gym on post instead of that tiny gym that I can’t even remember the name of.

Ana Maria 5 months ago

The gym is beautiful. The score is for the people at the reception desk. Very nasty behavior.

Doctor_DoodL3s 8 months ago

One of the best gyms on post. Can be a bit crowded during peak hours, but there’s enough equipment you can find something to do. Overall changed my perception of military gyms, plus having a good running trail on the side is a definite plus.

Jonathan Montes Edited 4 years ago

This was the first gym I visited at Fort Bragg. The sign up was easy, and even better that one sign up puts you in the system for all the gyms on base. There are several.... what??? That's awesome. Also, compared to my National Guard life, these folks are jacked up. That's good, I am too. I noticed people staring at me, if only they knew I make M&Ms for a living and not full time service. It's ok though. I served active with 101st. It sticks with you. Anyway, this place was awesome. Huge. Like huge huge. There's some type of smoothie bar, but it was closed at that particular time. Oh well. Next time. I'll be heading that way everyday. Please visit this gym 🏋️‍♂️ it's great 👍

Jenette Arreola 5 years ago

You want to get a good workout in on-post? Come to this gym! It has everything you need (see the images and video attached). I’m not familiar with the history of the fitness center itself (recently married into military), but the turf room was once a basketball court. I’ve seen this done before (see ‘Fitness Connection in Greenville, NC’ review) and it typically works out well. Mgmt. was very creative, utilizing the ample space well, designing a turf area with several surrounding squat racks and deadlift platforms. On the perimeter, you’ll also find stationary bikes and assault treadmills, foam boxes and kettlebells throughout the gym. They offer modern dumbbells. Benches, weights and cable machines are also found in this room, although there’s a designated weight room inside the facility where you’ll find an abundance of exercise machines. There’s another room stuffed with cardio equipment and down the hall? Racquet courts. The restrooms are clean, nothing remarkable. Speaking of which, only the turf area stands out. Everything else looks grey, looks like it hasn’t been cleaned in years. This doesn’t exactly bother me, but it would make a difference to clean the walls, maybe add c