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

  • Combative class comes to Schriever

    Marco Lara, a former Army World Class Athlete Program wrestler, used his professional experience to teach students the ways of combatives and why they are important not only in the military, but in life.

  • When the Biggest Losers Win!

    Every year, millions of Americans decide to lose weight and lead a healthier lifestyle as part of their New Year’s resolutions -- this year, the Sheppard Health Promotion team wanted to help make that resolution a reality with a challenge.

  • Blood, sweat, tears decide first CWC champ

    Eight teams of Airmen representing squadrons from the 31st Fighter Wing participated in the first Combat Warrior Challenge at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 14-17, 2017.

  • Fitness center offers ‘Mt. Everest challenge’

    ​Each year, hundreds of climbing enthusiasts attempt to scale the world’s highest peak, Mt. Everest, that sits at 29,029 feet.Team Schriever members now have the opportunity to see if they possess the physical ability to scale that height—minus the cost and physical danger. And a little closer to

  • Soldiers compete during simulated combat scenarios

    U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 128th Aviation Brigade at Joint Base Langley-Eustis participated in a week-long NCO and Advanced Individual Training Platoon Sergeant of the Year Competition, March 6 through March 9, 2017.The competition was designed to test different skills that are expected of

  • Yoga instructor stretches JBA members' resiliency

    A soothing voice leads a group of yogis through various stretches within a cool, eucalyptus-scented room.Le Nguyen, West Fitness Center yoga instructor, walks between colorful mats demonstrating poses and helping students with their form.“I have dabbled in yoga for about eight years,” Nguyen said.

  • Bod Pod track Airman fitness

    With spring is right around the corner, Airmen will begin to exercise outdoors for a variety of reasons including getting in shape for summer. To get the most out of work-outs, whether losing fat or gaining muscle, the Health and Wellness Center says it’s important to know a little bit about how

  • New fitness area offers safe workouts for injured Airmen

    There are many benefits to working out: increased energy, improved mood and reduced weight. Service members may have difficulties reaping the benefits if they’re on a medical profile or restricted from performing certain exercises due to injury. In an effort to help Airmen remain mission ready,

  • AFMC promotes Team Lean Challenge for weight management

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – During the spring season, Air Force Materiel Command will promote its Team Lean Challenge. TLC is a command-wide initiative designed to help the AFMC workforce achieve and maintain healthy weight through proper nutrition and physical activity. Participants who

  • Wolf Pack regains strength with physical therapy

    The 8th Medical Operations Squadron physical therapy team assists Airmen with exercises during their appointments at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 13-14, 2017. The physical therapy section is responsible for ensuring proper healing and rehabilitation of Airmen who have injuries or are

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