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

  • Fitness ‘sanctuary’ for families

    Sanctuary is often defined as a place of worship and a place to take refuge. Fitness enthusiasts who seek a ‘sanctuary’ to practice their craft often find themselves in a common place of ‘worship’—the fitness center.

  • Misawa Airmen bond during chapel resiliency retreat

    Some shifts are packed full of stress and some never seem to end; Airmen are accustomed to coming home drained and exhausted.That’s when the 35th Fighter Wing chaplain corps steps in to give the Nation's heroes an opportunity to rest on the four resiliency pillars.Last Saturday, Jan. 28-29, the

  • Fit to fight; balancing lifestyle choices

    The 97th Medical Operations Squadron held the first session of the Group Lifestyle Balance program, Jan. 31, 2017, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma.The class welcomes anyone on base to participate in the program. The goal of the program is to maintain a healthy long-term lifestyle to keep a

  • 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

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