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Show COMMENTARY TIMES August 10,2006 Fitness, nutrition make combat ready Airmen very few complete medical conditions that comscore is a composite of abdominal circumference, pletely exempt members from the yearly fitness run, sit-ups and push-ups. Colonel Chambers' goal I recently had the opportunity to sit down withfor Team Hill members is to receive a passing test. At the very least, abdominal circumference is evaluated. Col. Scott Chambers, 75th Air Base Wing com- score of 80 or above. To be a "Combat Ready Airman" your body This battery of tests will be completed on the mander, to discuss the Team Hill statistics on our military fitness program. Colonel Chambers same day. There is little argument that regular ex-needs proper nutrition, regular exercise and adwants to see all Team Hill members reach their ercise and proper nutrition are crucial to a passingequate sleep to perform at optimum levels. Nutrioptimal level of fitness. Fitness encompasses a fitness score. Rarely is there a case where a mem-tion plays a key role in your exercise performance. Simple nutrition choices can make a big difference ber is completely exempt from the fitness test. An "whole person approach;" both nutrition and exercise play a very important role in the process of exception is made for pregnant members who arein your fitness performance, stamina and well-bebeing combat ready. The bottom line is "Combatexempt from the complete fitness test, including ing. In this dry summer heat, choose water over the waist measurement. Another exception can be Ready Airman." caffeinated carbonated beverages. Stay away from fried foods and large portion sizes of unhealthy All Air Force members, including Reservists, made for a member with a shoulder injury who has no push-ups; this person will still have a profile for food items. Fill up on fresh fruit and vegetables, must pass an annual fitness test. This test requires an abdominal circumference measurement done and whole grains. Make exercise and proper nutria 1.5 mile run, sit-ups, push-ups and an abdominal tion a daily priority and remember. It is your body, circumference measurement. To receive a pass- and must still perform sit-ups and the 1.5 mile run. The fitness Air Force Instruction, 10-248, notes and your fitness levels, so take care of yourself. ing score, you must receive a minimum of 75. This BYJOHAMSHER 75th Medical Group Health and Wellness Center TIMES Hilltop Times Editorial Staff: Col. Scon Chambers 75lh ABW Commander Charles Froemon ... Chief. Public Aflairs Barbara Fisher Eduor Tech. Sgl.Cryslal Robles. .. . Assistant Edilor Bolh Young, Milch Show. Airman 1st Class Jenny Chong and Airman 1st Class Clayton Murray SlaUWnlers Shannon Smith ...Page Layout & Design Deadlines: Editorial and news Horns, 3 p.m. Friday. For more Intormollon call 777-4598. Published by Ogdcn Publishing Corp., a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air l:orcc, under exclusive written contract with Hill APB. 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Call 777-4598 with story ideas or comments, or send e-mail to "hilltop.times(a'hill.af.mil". Unless otherwise indicated, all photos are U.S. Air Force photos. THINK SAFETY Hill's Total 2006 DUIs: 21 Hill's Last DUI: fluty 23 Unit Involved: Airmen AgaitiNt Drinking and Driving provide rides when dcsignntecl drivers ore unavailable. Running: Love to hate it ness, muscular strength and body composition. The 1.5-mile run reKEESLERAFB, Miss. (AFPN) placed cycle ergometry as the car— I hate running. Running makes diovascular test. That was a change every part of my body hurt: knees, for the better, or was I the only one lower back, lungs, even my teeth. who wondered how we would pedal I'll admit, I may be getting old and into battle? As the Air Force moves to a leandecrepit, but rpnning hurt when I first joined the Air Force, too. So, er expeditionary force, our return to running highlights the fitness why do I run? First, the Air Force adopted the level required in today's environ1.5-mile run standard to test and ment of more austere deployments and wartime locations. The run is a measure our physical fitness. Second, despite the discomfort, standard we must meet to indicate we're fit to perform our wartime a regular running routine has mission. tremendous physical and mental health benefits. We have customs, courtesies, and Finally, I've learned how to run in rules on uniforms and physical fita manner that minimizes pain and ness. I run for the same reason I salute and press my uniform. It is maximizes performance. a military standard I've sworn to In January 2004, the Air Force implemented a new physical fitness uphold. requirement that tested aerobic fit- I also run to support my dessertBY LT. COL. ELLA SANJUME 335th Training Squadron commander eatfng capability. Ask anyone in the I run as smartly as I can to minichow hall who has tried to come be- mize injuries. Although there are opposing camps on the benefits of tween me and my three desserts. Running burns more calories per stretching, I find it works if I warm minute than any other form of car- up first and then stretch out. I run diovascular exercise and is one of at a slow pace until my legs feel the best activities for burning fat. loose. Once done, I recommend stretching out slowly and holding With our busy schedules, running provides the most bang for the the stretch while your muscles are buck in terms of time, cardiovascu- warm. As you get into better shape, set lar work, location and equipment. Running requires only good run- time or distance goals and try to ning shoes and 30 minutes in order run faster or further each session. to maintain cardiovascular fitness. Start preparing for your fitness test If you're having a bad day, run- months in advance. If you want to run fast, you need to practice running also relieves stress. Why ning fast. Don't expect to pass the worry about work when you can concentrate on your legs and lungs test after just one week of running. Put the same effort into your fitburning instead? Running clears the mind and is a great distraction. ness test as you do for college or promotion testing. Being "fit to Then, there's the famous "runfight" is now part of the Air Force ner's high" when endorphins are released thai mask pain and make mindset. While running may not be my farunning effortless. Personally, I vorite activity, I know it's beneficial, think this is a myth runners feed to non-runners as an inside joke. I'd helping me to be physically fit and like to see the "MythBusters" take able to accomplish the Air Force mission. on that one. 777-7000 action.line.pa@hill.af.mil When you call or send an e-mail, your comments will be recorded and staffed through the agency responsible for action. Please give your supervisor and chain of command the opportunity to work with you in answering questions and solving problems before calling the Action Line. This will help me better serve your interests. Items of basewide interest will be published in the Hilltop Times. Phone numbers — The base agencies listed can be contacted directly if you have a complaint or a problem with their services: Security Forces 777-5550 24-hr. Crisis Information ... 777-3056 Service! 777-4134 Base Restaurants 777-2043 Retirement/Compensation.. 777-6142 (civilian) Social Actions 777-3516 Employee Relations 777-7129 Photo by Airman 1st Class Clay Murray Gary Sanzone, foreman of vertical repair of the 75th Civil Engineer Squadron vertical shop, explains aspects of the base security systems to Col. Scott Chambers (left), 75th Air Base Wing commander. The lock shop Is spearheading a conversion from mechanical to electrical for many of the lock systems on base. Military Pay 777-1851 Civilian Pay 777-6246 Air Force Suggestion 777-6901 Program IC Complaints 777-5305 (for appointment) IC Complaints 777-5361 (after hours) Fraud, Waste or Abuse 777-5361 (recording) 75lh Medical Croup 777-4918 Civil Engineering 777-1856 Hill Pride Hotline 777-7433 Public Affairs 777-5201 Public Aflairs Information... 777-9696 Control Line Military Housing 777-2963 Maintenance Safety Ollice 777-3333 Union 777-3257 AFOSI Narcotics Hotline 777-1852 Family Assistance Center ... 775-3090 (when activated) Call 777-1111 any timf to request a ride. How does Wingman Day help support Air Force readiness? Sharolyn Wignall 84th Combat Sustainment Wing "It builds friendships between coworkers and brings them together. I think people are more willing to work together with this program." Tim Plaizier Jerry Stone 526th ICBM Systems Wing 508th Aircraft "It makes you feel as one Sustainment Wing with your unit so we can "Wingman Day boosts get ready to support the morale and comradery. Air Force mission." Without it they only see each other at work and it makes it hard for them to know each other. It helps workers watch out for one another." Natalie Peace Ogden Air Logistics Center Staff Sgt. Damlon Parkman "I think the safety portion that they teach reinforces members' readiness and helps them to be prepared during peace and wartime." 75th Air Base Wing "I think it allows people to unite with one another and to do the mission. They can come eye-to-eye to determine how it has to be completed. They are often more willing to complete the mission and in a more effective manner." Angle Morrell 309th Maintenance Wing "It familiarizes you with the people you work with in a more personal way." |