Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies Veterans Fitness Program

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission's Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George's County runs Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies, a free program started in 2011 for veterans returning home with a disability. The department lists four conditions: residence in Prince George's County, service in any branch of the U.S. military, being a returning veteran with a service-connected disability of 10% or more, and an honorable discharge. A participant gets a one-year Fitness and Aquatics Combo Pass that covers more than 45 community and fitness centers and seven indoor aquatic facilities, up to fifteen one-hour sessions within that year with a trainer certified as a post-rehabilitation exercise specialist, members-only classes and clinics, and monthly social and recreational events. The veteran can name a workout partner on the account, who comes along for support but does not get a pass or training of their own. Training is offered at the Prince George's Sports and Learning Complex and the Southern Area Aquatics and Recreation Complex. Start with the program's interest form, or email [email protected] or call 301-446-3400.