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Quantico Fitness Center undergoing a “refresh” with new paint, floors and more

The Barber Physical Activity Center (BPAC) is almost 15 years old and Quantico Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is now in the process of an improvement project―phase one― to make the popular all-inclusive physical fitness center more enjoyable for those who use it. Phase two of the project is currently in the planning stages. The improvement project is part of a “refresh cycle” that normally takes place.

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Patrons of the Barber Physical Activities Center work out on January 4, 2012. The gym has three challenges where leaders have their names posted on challenge leader boards. - Patrons of the Barber Physical Activities Center work out on January 4, 2012. The gym has three challenges where leaders have their names posted on challenge leader boards.

Marines have opportunities to lead in gym

Although most gyms are designed to meet the needs of various levels of fitness training, some have declared war on more dedicated athletes and cater to those less committed.On the other hand, the Marine Corps is known for being a hard-core, competitive group of individuals, which is one of the reasons the Barber Physical Fitness Center honors those

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Miguel Cespedes, an Enlisted Instructor Platoon player, prepares to take a foul shot during an intramural basketball game against the Weapons Training Battalion at the Barber Physical Fitness Activity on Feb. 25, 2014. EIP lost 52-34. - Miguel Cespedes, an Enlisted Instructor Platoon player, prepares to take a foul shot during an intramural basketball game against the Weapons Training Battalion at the Barber Physical Fitness Activity on Feb. 25, 2014. EIP lost 52-34.

Hustle is the name of the game

Focused and determined the Weapons Training Battalion intramural basketball team pushed themselves through a dress rehearsal of on-court game strategies up to the last few seconds before the start of a game against the Enlisted Instructor Platoon at the Barber Physical Fitness Center on Feb. 25, 2014. While the 12 WTBN players warmed up, EIP was

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Billy Dixson, Marine Corps Embassy Security Guard team member, dribbles a ball against the Marine Corps Systems Command team at the Barber Physical Activities Center on Feb. 19, 2014. MCESG lost the game 27-68. - Billy Dixson, Marine Corps Embassy Security Guard team member, dribbles a ball against the Marine Corps Systems Command team at the Barber Physical Activities Center on Feb. 19, 2014. MCESG lost the game 27-68.

Systems Command wins big

Expectations were high at the tipoff between the Marine Corps Systems Command and the Marine Corps Embassy Security Guard teams Feb. 19, 2014, at the Barber Fitness Center, but the overpowering play of MCSC lead to a 68-27 drubbing of MCESG.“Everybody is playing unselfishly and that is the key,” said Mike Spencer, assistant coach for the MCSC team,

Sloppy play during second day of basketball

“You guys stink,” commented a snickering referee about the poor performance of both teams littered with multiple travels, double dribbles and bad passes as he handed an out-of-bounds basketball to an Officer Candidates School player and blew his whistle to restart the game at the Barber Physical Activites Center on Jan. 15, 2013.On the second day

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As of Jan. 6, 2014, Quantico intramural baketball games have been delayed. Games will begin on Jan. 13, 2014. - As of Jan. 6, 2014, Quantico intramural baketball games have been delayed. Games will begin on Jan. 13, 2014.

Intramural basketball on standby

A flesh-biting, icy wind swept through the parking lot at the Barber Physical Fitness Center on Jan. 6, 2013, aiding the dropping temperature to sub-freezing levels. Although warmer and windless on the inside of the gym, the scheduled start of the 2014 intramural basketball season was the same fate: frozen.Unfortunately, due to some season

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Women participate in a workout routine during a Zumba toning class at the Barber Physical Activities Center aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on July 2, 2013. The class implements various dance moves and music to burn calories. - Women participate in a workout routine during a Zumba toning class at the Barber Physical Activities Center aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico on July 2, 2013. The class implements various dance moves and music to burn calories.

Dance the calories away

Eight bodies swayed with intensity over a hardwood floor as Latin music filled the room. Smiles lit their faces as the group tackled each phase of the exercise routine. Some have found Zumba and Zumba toning classes, held both mornings and evenings on Tuesdays and Thursdays, a way to burn calories while having fun. The classes are taught four times