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

  • Shockey retains, Sayler wins first weightlifting title

    Schriever crowned a new male champion, while the reigning female champion retained her title, in one of the closest-ever finishes during the annual Bench Press/Dead Lift competition Friday. Ian Sayler, 1st Space Operations Squadron, won the male title, edging out Gregory Sambula, 21st Medical

  • JBER Fitness hosts a strong new class

    Strong by Zumba is the newest high-intensity interval training group-exercise class available through JBER Fitness. Like all classes, it is free for anyone 16 years older with base access.

  • JBLE implements localized PT regulation

    The 633rd Force Support Squadron fitness assessment center team implemented a new localized regulation in November, 2016 for physical testing at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. The new regulation states that FAC members and physical training augmentees will now count the muscle portion of the

  • Northside gym undergoes renovations

    The 86th Force Support Squadron’s Northside Fitness Center at Ramstein Air Base is undergoing several major renovations over the next few months.

  • The aircraft canaries: HAAMS technicians breathe life into missions

    Twenty thousand feet above the drop zone, a multinational group of special forces prepares for a tactical insertion behind “enemy lines.” The seasoned jumpmaster positions himself on the open ramp of the C-130 Hercules, peeking his head out to confirm that the airspace below is clear to the drop

  • Make it stick: tips for health and fitness

    Yokota got a jump on New Year’s fitness and health resolutions this year, with an influx of people utilizing base fitness services around November. Yet, achieving energy, a more attractive figure and elevated mood from a healthier body is a long-term goal. Let’s look at some ways to make sure that

  • Airman finds hope on the court

    A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 633rd Communication Squadron at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, represented the base as a member of the All Air Force team during a tournament at the Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, this past November. “Wearing the jersey with Air Force across the

  • New Year, same great facility

    With the excitement of the holidays and frigid temperatures making it a hard choice to leave the house, working out may have slipped to the back of the minds of many.Thankfully, the Bellamy Fitness Center is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week, allowing all shifts and schedules an opportunity to

  • Year in Review: Sports

    Commander’s CupDespite not winning any intramural championships, the 50th Space Communications Squadron took home the 2016 Commander’s Cup.Only 80 points separated first and third place in the Cup standings at the end of July, with 50 SCS 10 points behind the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center and just