Dec. 15, 2023 Eielson OST integrates fitness wearables into its program The Eielson Operational Support Team has been working on an innovative answer with the roll-out of their fitness wearables project that started Dec. 1, 2023.
June 23, 2023 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.
Jan. 10, 2023 Department of the Air Force outlines new Body Composition Program for Airmen, Guardians Both the Air and Space Forces released the new Waist-to-Height Ratio BCP policy in January, with assessments to begin April 2023.
July 13, 2022 Healthy weight: How diet, lifestyle and mental health impact your eating habits and fitness Think you might need to lose a little weight? You're not alone. Even in the military, where maintaining physical fitness remains a job requirement and a key component of military readiness, thousands of service members struggle with weight.
Jan. 27, 2022 A complete guide to the new Air Force fitness assessment Jason Ham, Chief of Fitness and Health Promotion, HQ Air Force Reserve Command, explains the new fitness tests that will be available to Reserve Citizen Airmen and Air Force personnel.
June 22, 2021 Improving run times for the PT test The Air Force will resume physical fitness testing on July 1, 2021. The 1.5-mile run component is weighted as the highest scored portion of the assessment, accounting for 60 component points of the 100 point composite score.
June 21, 2021 Resilient and fit despite COVID-19 On July 1, 2021, the Air Force will resume its physical fitness testing, following months of delay caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. During the pandemic, Airmen of all ranks, ranging from new arrivals to those in the senior tier, have had to find different ways to maintain a healthy level of fitness
Aug. 20, 2020 AFMC releases new PTL Guide The guide is designed to provide PTLs with basic fitness principles, examples for leading safe and effective exercise sessions and the ability to recognize potentially unsafe exercise programs.
May 8, 2020 Air Force embedded medics keep Airmen fit during pandemic Embedded medics are finding creative ways to accomplish their mission while still following Department of Defense and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.
April 3, 2020 ‘Disruptive renovation’: Airman fitness vital amid COVID-19 pandemic As the COVID-19 pandemic disrupts many aspects of our daily lives, staying fit is something Airmen can and should continue to maintain their physical and mental wellbeing.
Feb. 13, 2020 Musculoskeletal injury top threat to Airmen readiness, lethality: Interventions support fitness improvement plan Mission readiness is key to the execution of the National Defense strategy, and the Air Force Materiel Command is operating on the front lines ensuring Airmen are fit to fight.The Department of Defense defines readiness as the ability of military forces to fight and meet the demands of assigned
Oct. 23, 2019 Airmen who vape accept unnecessary risks With the use of electronic cigarettes on the rise, concerned Air Force health officials warn of the possible side effects of these devices.According to Alicia Ferris-Dannenberg, the 509th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron health promotion coordinator, vape use at Team Whiteman increased from
Oct. 18, 2019 509th MDG launches Project HeRO at Whiteman AFB The 509th Medical Group launched a new Air Force Health and Readiness Optimization program at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, Oct. 10.
Aug. 10, 2019 Dietitian keeps Airmen fit to fight The building blocks that ensure Airmen are healthy and able to take the fight to the enemy starts with what they put on their plate and in their bodies. The base dietitian provides dietary counsel and offers a variety of sustainable wellness practices to help keep Team Moody fit to fight.
Sept. 12, 2017 Healthy Aging Awareness Month: Improving the health of older adults Health plays a huge part in how we experience life, and determining current health situations can help lead to a longer and happier life. But what about healthy aging?
July 27, 2017 Team Misawa runners improve fitness one step at a time Fitness is an essential aspect for Airmen to maintain a “fight tonight” posture, ensuring they can complete any tasks at hand, whether physical or mental.
June 6, 2017 How the human body reacts while running Do you ever wonder how your body physiologically responds to an exercise such as running? In order for our muscles, cells and organs to work properly our blood must first carry oxygen and nutrients to them. During intense physical activity, the body’s blood flows to our larger muscle groups, which
Feb. 14, 2017 Health programs help in weight loss success story Retiree loses more than 100 pounds with help from base health programs.
Dec. 23, 2016 New Year, New You: Take control of your own health A new year can mean new opportunities, new discoveries and maybe a few new goals. While the New Year’s Resolution is a common tradition, many of them get abandoned long before the new year is gone again. Setting goals for a healthier you is something everyone can do, if you do it right. “Probably
Aug. 26, 2016 Taking back their health Heather Baxter works as a captain in the 19th ForceSupport Squadron civilian personnel flight through the week serves as a captainon the weekend in the Air National Guard. is another person who’s transformedher body and her health with diet and exercise.So Heather, what made you decide to become