Lazyman Triathlon runs through February

The 18th annual Schriever Lazyman Triathlon kicked off Feb. 1, and Seth Cannello, 50th Force Support Squadron fitness and sports director, warns, “Don’t let the name fool you.”Though Cannello said this triathlon is considered a “lazy” approach to completing an Ironman –participants have 29 days to

AFSOC values longevity through Human Performance Study

A one and-a-half mile run, one minute of push ups, a minute of situps, a waist measurement, and you’re done. That’s Air Force fitness… right? Maybe in the past, but Air Force Special Operations Command is changing the way the Air Force approaches fitness with a new human performance program.

Airman combines art, Dyess heritage in gym mural

Physical Chess

They tap gloves, accepting the challenge. Stepping methodically around the ring, the boxers attempt to outsmart their opponent in a game of quickness, strength and power. “It’s like a dance,” said Gregory Leschishin, 66th Force Support Squadron Information, Tickets and Tours Office manager. “I call

Lunch and learn teaches health and fitness essentials

The Lunch and Learn is a program that the 911th Airman and Family Readiness Center has put together to educate, and give resources available to the members of the 911th Airlift Wing that they may not be aware of.

Trainers ensure 2020 resolutions work out

The start of a new year represents a clean slate for the coming months. Resolutions are set early on with the intention to stick with them, but it can be hard to get started. The staff members of the Hanscom Fitness and Sports Center will work with personnel who are prepared to keep those fitness

AFMC beta-testing diagnostic fitness assessments

The Air Force Materiel Command will offer diagnostic fitness assessments to Airmen starting Jan. 20. As the Air Force continues to review the overall current fitness assessment guidance for Airmen, the AFMC has elected to implement diagnostic testing as a potential part of the policy change.

New Year, Healthier You!

Maribeth Havaran, 22nd Medical Group health promotion dietitian, inputs data into a computer during a Bod Pod scan Dec. 31, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The first week of January marks Diet Resolution Week; a perfect opportunity for Airmen to take charge of their health and fitness goals.

142nd FW Chief represents ORANG as a competitive weightlifter

Chief Master Sgt. Shawn Harbert is the chief QA (Quality Assurance) inspector for the 142nd Maintenance Group at Portland Air National Guard Base, Oregon. A dedicated member of the military with 25 years in service, Harbert knows the value of physical and mental fitness and resiliency.He recently

ACC releases fitness guidance for pregnant Airmen

In an effort to improve the fitness program for Airmen during the stages of pregnancy, the Air Combat Command Surgeon General directorate recently released new guidance.The guidance is called “Conditioning/Reconditioning (Fitness) Program for Airmen During and After Pregnancy,” and it implements