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

  • Minot Airmen compete in Summer Games

    A Summer Games trophy is displayed inside the McAdoo Fitness and Sports Center at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, during the 2023 Summer Games Aug. 25, 2023. The 5th Force Support Squadron hosts the annual Summer Games to encourage physical fitness, camaraderie and competition. (U.S. Air Force

  • Fitness in the face of adversaries

    Serving in the U.S. Air Force requires commitment to a set of standards that support all aspects of an Airman’s life.These standards, recently referenced by the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, JoAnne Bass, in her letter to the force addressing standards, are a key component in upholding the

  • Run with Pride: Ramstein AB hosts 5k Color Run

    U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Otis C. Jones, 86th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Charmaine Kelley, 86th AW command chief, welcome participants to the Ramstein KMC Pride 5k Color Run/Walk at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 24, 2023. Inclusive events like the color run are held to bring

  • Reducing your waist size, the healthy way

    The Air Force has Registered Dietitians and Diet Technicians who can provide guidance on healthy eating. Nutrition classes and appointments are open to active-duty members, retirees, and dependents.

  • AFRL leads USSF Continuous Fitness Assessment study

    The Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, is conducting a two-year voluntary study with Guardians to assess the use of wearable fitness devices that measure physical activity. The study, which began enrollment in May 2023, is part of the U.S. Space Force’s Continuous Fitness Assessment, or CFA,

  • Arnold AFB Fitness Center access changed to improve base security

    In May, fencing was installed to prevent access to the Arnold Air Force Base Fitness Center from Wattendorf Memorial Highway.Prior to this change, patrons could park in a lot between the highway and the Fitness Center. They would then access the facility through a secured turnstile.Now, patrons must

  • Wright-Patt’s Gate 1B to reopen for Bike-to-Work Days

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is making Bike-to-Work Day a nearly weeklong affair, highlighted by the temporary, limited reopening of Gate 1B off Springfield Street.Bikes on Base, a first-year volunteer group promoting health and fitness through safe

  • Airmen gift registration returns for 2023 Air Force Marathon

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Gifted entry registration to participate in the 2023 Air Force Marathon is again available to junior active-duty, Reserve and Guard enlisted service members for the event in September.Donated registrations are available for the 5K, 10K, half and full

  • Racers finish inaugural Museum Mile! Winners announced

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Runners and walkers gathered on May 11 to compete in the first ever Museum Mile hosted by the Air Force Marathon office in honor of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force’s 100th anniversary.“We are so excited to introduce a new event this year,” said

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