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

  • 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

  • InBody: A step towards a healthier lifestyle

    Since October 2018, the 5th Medical Group Health and Wellness Center has been using a more precise way to analyze the overall fitness levels of Airmen and families at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota.By using an InBody machine, Team Minot members are able to receive a quick analysis of their body

  • Fitness: it doesn't have to be boring

    Although all the branches have a set fitness test that includes basic workouts, training for fitness tests doesn’t have to be a boring or redundant task.

  • New equipment brings new life to Aviano Fitness

    31st Force Support Squadron Airmen replaced broken equipment and deep cleaned the Wyvern and Dragon Fitness Centers at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 4 – 14, 2019.“Once you have a piece of equipment that you can’t fix anymore, it becomes a safety hazard.” said Staff Sgt. KaeAnne Snow, 31st FSS

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