TGH and Home Base formed a partnership to help Tampa Bay area veterans develop healthy ways to build resiliency against post-traumatic stress, depression, and anxiety through the Warrior Health & Fitness Program. This 90-day program is led by trained fitness specialists and based at the TGH Fitness Center. Designed to improve the health and well-being of veterans and their families through physical activity, healthy eating, stress management, and social connections.
About the Warrior Health & Fitness Program at TGH
The Warrior Health & Fitness Program at TGH includes:
- Fitness evaluations and personally tailored exercise programs
- Nutrition and meal planning counseling
- Health education
- Warrior yoga and resiliency training
Program participants will receive a 90-day complimentary membership to the TGH Fitness Center, which includes up to two one-hour training sessions per week.
Participants will also receive:
- Unlimited access to virtual and live group fitness classes
- The ability to track health metrics, schedule sessions, and much more using the TGH Fitness Center app
- Consultation with a TGH-registered dietician and an opportunity to take part in a hands-on, step-by-step cooking class
Veterans who completed the Warrior Health & Fitness Program at TGH saw significant improvements in key medical indicators of fitness.
- 54% increase in cardiovascular endurance
- 45% increase in overall strength
- 29% decrease in body mass index (BMI)
- 17% decrease in body fat percentage
Who Is Eligible?
Open to veterans, service members, and their family members aged 18 years or older. All services are provided at no cost, and discharge status is never a barrier to participation. Register here or visit hbp.partners.org/fitness/register.
About the TGH Fitness Center
The Warrior Health & Fitness Program at TGH is held at the TGH Fitness Center located on Tampa General Hospital’s main campus at 1 Davis Blvd on the third floor. It is outfitted with the latest, internet-accessible exercise equipment, including FreeMotion treadmills, ellipticals, free weights, stationary bikes and more. TGH Fitness Center locker rooms offer showers, keyless lockers and towel service.
Questions?
For more information, contact Jaime Fernandez at (305) 972-9951 or email jfernandez7@partners.org.
Hear From Our Heroes
“The experience and wealth of knowledge you receive from Home Base’s trainers, registered dietitian, and mental health coaches are amazing! They not only help you from step one, they help you every step of the way. This program helped give me back a piece I missed from my military life.”
- Veteran Participant