Service members are discovering The Liberty Center in Box Elder offering a high-caliber fitness experience.
Staying physically fit is part and parcel with life in the military. And when it comes to choices in how to stay healthy, service members in the Black Hills have a lot of options. One of the newest fitness facilities that an increasing number of Airmen and Guardsmen are taking advantage of is the Liberty Center in Box Elder. They’re not alone – more and more civilians are also choosing the Liberty Center for their workouts.
The biggest reason, according to Branch Manager, Augustin Caraza, is the unique atmosphere of this YMCA-run gym. “It really boils down to our mission,” he said. “We want to help people build a healthy spirit, healthy body and healthy mind. If you can get behind that idea, this might be the right place for you.”
Many of the service members who have found a fitness home at the Liberty Center say they are encouraged by the inviting culture and a major selling point is the overall quality. “Our service members talk about the environment. They talk about the equipment — it’s all brand new. The ones who utilize Child Watch, that’s a huge plus for them,” Augustin said.
Walking into the Liberty Center, located in the new Liberty Plaza development in Box Elder, just feels different. The facility is easy to find and has ample parking. The interior is wide-open and welcoming. Augustin said that any of the crowds and waiting typically found at other fitness facilities is rare at the Liberty Center.
Does all of this sound too good to be true? Well, Augustin challenges anyone to come find out for themselves. “We do a one-week trial, so you can come check us out,” Augustin said. “You’ll probably love it, but if you don’t, that’s OK. You gave it a shot.”
Try the Liberty Center for one week for free. If you’ve found your fitness home, membership is extremely affordable, especially for service members. To check out pricing and to learn more, click HERE.
Words Stephen Simpson
Photos Laurel Danley