Results May VaryBy: By Jennipher Shaver, senior associate editor More than 11 million people tuned in to watch Marty Wolff and other contestants on season three of The Biggest Loser weigh in for the show's finale in... Marines Debut New Running SuitBETHESDA, MD -- The Marine Corps recently unveiled its new running suit to Marines assigned to the Wounded Warrior Regiment at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD. The new running suit will become standard issue in addition to what is currently provided and does not replace the existing green physical training uniform. The new running suits are compatible with other physical training uniform items, according to the Marine Corps officials.... Crews Into Shape Program Helps All Military BranchesNORFOLK, VA -- The Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center kicked off its eighth annual Crews Into Shape Challenge today. The challenge, which runs through March 28, is aimed at sparking and guiding workplace-focused, team-oriented physical activity and improved nutrition for the entire Department of Defense (DOD) family. ... Army MWR Chief Leaves Post for Fort BraggBy: Jennipher Shaver Alexandria, Va Karen White, the chief of sports, fitness and aquatics for the Army's Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation headquarters in Alexandria,... Selected Units Assess New Marine Combat Fitness TestBy: Jennipher Shaver Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan During the past month, 14 selected units of the Marine Corps have been testing the Marine Corps' new combat fitness test (CFT).... Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Walks It OffBy: Jennipher Shaver Oak Harbor, Wa Naval Air Station Whidbey Island's (NASWI) fitness center is encouraging sailors to get healthy and fit one step at a time. Since the center's... Marines Assess New Combat Fitness TestCAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, JAPAN -- Over the past month, 14 selected units through the Marine Corps have been testing the Marine Corps’ new combat fitness test (CFT). The test is designed to more closely replicate the physical demands of combat and augment the Marines’ physical fitness test, according to Marine Corps officials. ... Army MWR Chief Leaves Post, Takes New Job at Fort BraggBy: By Jennipher Shaver, senior associate editor ALEXANDRIA, VA -- Karen White, the chief of sports, fitness and aquatics for the Army’s Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation headquarters in Alexandria, VA, recently left her post for what she calls a “new challenge” in Fort Bragg, NC. White now serves as the base’s athletic director and oversees the complex’s more than 20 fitness and athletic facilities. ... Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Walks it OffOAK HARBOR, WA -- Naval Air Station Whidbey Island’s (NASWI) fitness center is encouraging sailors to get healthy and fit one step at a time. Since the center’s Walk it Off program began last summer, 27 participants have taken more than one million total steps, an amazing feat considering the program was created for those who are intimidated by a fitness facility. ... Group Helps Sailors Prepare for MarathonBy: Jennipher Shaver Oak Harbor, Wa The Whidbey Island Marathon in Oak Harbor, WA, may still be two months away, but Navy Fitness professionals at Naval Air Station Whidbey... Naval Base Kitsap Spins into ShapeBy: Jennipher Shaver Silverdale, Wa Navy Region Northwest sailors and their families participated in the fourth annual Spinvivor Spin-a-Thon captain's cup event at Naval Base... Marines Test New Combat Fitness TestCAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, JAPAN --Over the past month, 14 selected units through the Marine Corps have been testing the Marine Corps’ new combat fitness test (CFT) The new CFT is designed to more closely replicate the physical demands of combat and augment the Marines’ physical fitness test, according to Marine Corps officials. ... New Air Force Fitness Class Brings Parents and Children TogetherRAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- In an effort to get families fit and spending more quality time together, fitness professionals at the Kaiserslautern Military Community in Germany have created new fitness programming. ... Navy Running Group Helps Sailors Prepare for MarathonOAK HARBOR, WA -- The Whidbey Island Marathon may still be months away, but Navy Fitness professionals at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island (NASWI) are getting active duty, dependents and retirees ready now for the 26.2-mile and 13.1-mile race. ... Naval Base Kitsap Spins into ShapeSILVERDALE, WA -- Navy Region Northwest sailors and their families participated in the fourth annual “Spinvivor Spin-a-Thon” captain's cup event at Naval Base Kitsap, Bangor, Fitness and Aquatic Center in mid-December. ... The State of '08By: By Pamela Kufahl, editor As the new year begins, many people in the fitness industry are already wondering what the industry will look like when the year ends. With a slowing... Navy Fitness Launches Online Youth Fitness ProgramBy: Jennipher Shaver Millington, Tn In a proactive effort to help Navy youth discover the benefits of healthy lifestyles and combat obesity, Navy Child and Youth Programs... Yokosuka Fitness Program Encourages Staying Fit During HolidaysYOKOSUKA, JAPAN -- Sailors and their family members stationed in Yokosuka, Japan have a new way to burn calories and stay fit during the holiday season. The 12 Cardio Days Before Christmas fitness program was developed by Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) and is designed to motivate sailors to embrace the Navy's Culture of Fitness—even during the holidays.... Navy Fitness Launches Youth Fitness ProgramMILLINGTON, TN -- In a proactive effort to help Navy youth discover the benefits of healthy lifestyles and combat obesity, Navy Child and Youth Programs (CYP) launched FitFactor, a Web-based health and fitness initiative.... New Fitness Program Helps Pregnant SoldiersFORT JACKSON, SC -- The Army's U.S. Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine recently created and instated a pregnancy/postpartum physical training program at Fort Jackson, SC, to bring pregnant soldiers back to their mission as quickly as possible, as well as increase the health benefits for both mother and child. ... Military Fitness Failures IncreaseBy: Jennipher Shaver Washington, Dc Government officials say fitness programs are working to make the military healthier despite more airmen and sailors being discharged because... Soldier Dies During Physical Fitness TrainingFORT DRUM, NY -- A Fort Drum, NY, soldier collapsed during physical fitness training and died on Nov. 20 at the Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, NY. The cause of death is under investigation, according to a statement from the Army.... MWR Hosts ‘Right Spirit Fair’ in GuamSANTA RITA, GUAM -- Sailors, Coast Guardsmen, personnel and civilians enjoyed a day of sports and camaraderie while learning about staying healthy at the third annual Right Spirit Fair held earlier this month at U.S. Naval Base Guam. The event featured basketball, volleyball and other competitions held outside Charles King Gym (CKG). ... Bush Visits Fit to Win Course at Fort JacksonFORT JACKSON, SC -- President George W. Bush stopped by Fort Jackson, SC, in early November to observe soldiers in their first week of basic combat training go through the Fit to Win training course. Bush was the first president to visit the installation in more than 50 years.... More Unfit Airmen and Sailors Being DischargedWASHINGTON, DC -- Government officials say fitness programs are working to make the military healthier despite the fact that more airmen and sailors are being discharged because they are unfit and overweight. ... |
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