FITNESS

The Air Force Fitness Program goal is to motivate Airmen to participate in a year-round physical conditioning program that emphasizes total fitness, to include proper aerobic conditioning, strength and flexibility training, and healthy eating. Health benefits from an active lifestyle will increase productivity, optimize health, and decrease absenteeism while maintaining a higher level of readiness. 

FITNESS NEWS

  • Running with faith: an Airman’s journey to redemption

    ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Standing there with a knife in hand and cold-hearted from the most devastating news of his life, Master Sgt. Brandan “Troy” Keel contemplated an irreversible decision. Looking into his wife’s eyes after learning she was pregnant with another man’s baby, he couldn’t

  • Reservists conquer third annual Murph Challenge

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – More than 30 reservists from the 419th Fighter Wing participated in the Murph Challenge June 1 to honor those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. This marks the third year the wing has held the challenge.The Murph Challenge is named after Lt. Mike “Murph” Murphy, a Navy

  • 103rd Airman earns award sharing passion for fitness

    Master Sgt. Mitchell Smardz, 103rd Airlift Wing loadmaster, is no stranger to living a healthy lifestyle; working out is just one of the reasons why he wakes up every morning. When he had the opportunity to become a Master Fitness Trainer for the Connecticut National Guard’s Fitness Improvement

  • 97 AMW in Photos

    Over the past two months the 97th Force Support Squadron and other base agencies have been constructing this new area. The new Functional Fitness Area will have the same operating hours as the base fitness center. Cross fit equipment was moved from a backroom in the fitness center to the outdoor

  • Running improvement workshop set to begin at Grissom

    Military and civilian personnel at Grissom will have a unique opportunity to take advantage of a workshop here aimed at improving their running. Dustin Fulkerson, 434th Force Support Squadron exercise physiologist, will co-host a running improvement workshop at the Grissom fitness center. The

  • Devil Dash 2019

    Capt. Omar Alkorek, 47th Medical Operations Squadron dentist, rests after running the Devil Dash 5K at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, on May 4, 2019. More than 200 people signed up to run and earned $3,500 for the Air Warrior Courage Foundation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anne

  • Ruck Marching: Do’s and Don’ts

    Ruck marches are often a foreign concept to many Airmen who aren’t required to do them and don’t see a reason to carry a heavy backpack or rucksack for an extended period of time. Read more for tips and tricks.

  • Fighting my way back

    Growing up in New York, I never made the gym a top priority because distractions and fun quickly stole my attention. As a city boy from Brooklyn, I took advantage of everything my home had to offer, including local restaurants, speak-easies and rooftop lounges.I spent 25 years enjoying eating and

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