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

  • History & Heritage Race showcases MB-2 Bomber during third race of 2023

    WRIGHT- PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The MB-2 (NBS-1) Bomber will be the third retired aircraft to headline the 2023 History & Heritage Race Series, powered by the Air Force Marathon, beginning May 1.The event marks the third of six virtual races during the series’s third season. Each event

  • Registration now open for inaugural Museum Mile

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Lace up those sneakers! Registration for the first Museum Mile, honoring the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force’s 100th anniversary, kicked off March 20. Hosted by the Air Force Marathon, the 1-mile, family-friendly event will take place May 11 at the

  • Blue Streak Time Trial registration now open

    WRIGHT- PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Today marks the start of registration for the 2023 Blue Streak Time Trial while also commemorating the 25th anniversary of the event.Time trials will occur on the second Tuesday of each month from April to October. The first time trial will kick off Tuesday,

  • Air Force Marathon registration fees to rise Feb. 8

    WRIGHT- PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – As winter rolls by and race training picks up, Air Force Marathon participants can save on their race entry fees if they register prior to the second scheduled price increase Feb. 8.Registration for the full marathon, half marathon and marathon relay will

  • History & Heritage Race showcases P-38 Lightning during second race of 2023

    WRIGHT- PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The P-38 Lightning will be the second retired aircraft to headline the 2023 History & Heritage Race Series, powered by the Air Force Marathon, beginning March 1.The event marks the second of six virtual races during the series’s third season. Each event

  • 59MDW: Another step closer to your New Year's resolution

    Senior Airman Jacob Hollins, physical therapy technician, and Senior Airman Gabrielle Rose, orthotics technician, assigned to the 59th Surgical Operations Squadron, offer advice on ways to achieve being more active for one's New Year's resolution at the Physical Therapy Clinic in Wilford Hall

  • Frostbite Road Race reunites neighboring communities

    Team Yokota held its 42nd Frostbite Road Race, the first held in three years due to COVID-19 restrictions, on a course that wove throughout the base on Jan. 22, 2023.The run began in 1981 and has since gathered a large following, and now sits as one of the top 100 road races held in Japan.

  • Exchange shoppers can crank up fitness goals with BE FIT 360 essentials

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Service members and their families can kickstart their 2023 fitness goals with the latest fitness apparel, accessories and gear from the Army & Air Force Exchange Service.The Wright-Patterson Exchange features a BE FIT 360 concept shop that has the look and

  • Development and Training Flight leader prepares future force

    The 403rd Wing’s Development and Training Flight exists to prepare trainees for Basic Military Training, introduce them to the battle rhythm of a Unit Training Assembly, and educate them about Air Force Reserve life in general while they await their BMT ship date.As the new Development and Training