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

  • Facility update for ACC Fitness Center

    Beginning early December, the 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron is scheduled to start renovations at the Air Combat Command's fitness center.The renovations are estimated to last one year, but may be longer due to unforeseen delays. Work hours are from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  • Got PT test?

    Do you have an upcoming fitness assessment? Here are five steps to know before taking the Air Force fitness assessment.1. Scheduling a testEach unit has a Unit Fitness Program Monitor to help schedule your assessment. The UFPM will provide all available testing times, hours may change due to base

  • HAWC encourages smokers to go "Cold Turkey"

    The Health and Wellness Center at Minot Air Force Base is scheduled to host a 5K race in honor of the Great American Smokeout on Nov. 17, 2016.The Great American Smokeout is an annual event hosted on the third Thursday of November to encourage tobaccoo users to quit for a day and promote a

  • Archery range gets new targets

    Frequent visitors to the Schriever Air Force Base archery range will notice a few changes next time they step to their marks. New static and 3-D targets are now in place, including a highly requested 3-D elk target.“We received some quality of life funds and bought some new targets,” said Seth

  • Wasson, Pasun win big at half marathon

    During his time as an active duty member of Schriever Air Force Base, Mike Wasson set the course record for the annual Half Marathon. While he didn’t break the record this year, Wasson, now retired, did take home top honors at the 11th annual Schriever Air Force Base Half Marathon here Friday with a

  • 1 SOPS earns redemption, football title

    In 2014, the 1st and 3rd Space Operations Squadrons played one of the most thrilling intramural football championship games in Schriever Air Force Base history. 3 SOPS put the only blemish on 1 SOPS’s record that season with a 31-25 victory as a late 1 SOPS drive ended when quarterback Josh Print’s

  • Workout smart: nutrition first, supplements last

    As Airmen strive to build muscle mass, increase speed and endurance, and improve overall health, supplements that are promised to provide drastic results can become the go to for those looking to gain an edge.