Fitness and Sports Performance Nutrition Class: Mar 11 & 12 at the Health & Wellness Center - This class will help you to devise a dietary regimen designed to help improve fitness and sports performance. Topics discussed include: proper caloric intake versus caloric expenditure, resting metabolic rate, ways to increase your metabolism through proper diet and exercise, foods high in anti-oxidants, when to do carbohydrate loading, and the most beneficial times to eat protein and carbohydrates. Sign up at front desk. Smoothie tasting at the end of the class!
Training Day Fitness Program, Fri, Mar 19 from 8 – 10 am at PAFB Fitness: Come learn about Patrick AFB’s newest all inclusive piece of fitness equipment designed for functional integrated movement training. Offering 360 degrees of rotation in all three planes of movement, the Kinesis™ One can help improve balance, strength and flexibility and improve one’s overall ability to perform daily activities of living, job performance and fitness. A certified fitness staff member will be on-hand to show you how to safely incorporate this equipment into your fitness routine.
Pedal, Paddle, Pant Contest, Fri, Mar 26, 8 am at Outdoor Recreation: Mandatory safety briefing at 7:30 am. Each team will consist of four team members. The first team member will pedal a 5-mile bike course; the next two team members will kayak out and around a buoy for a total of 1000 yards; and the final team member will run a 3 mile run course. Register by Wed, Mar 24.
Learn 2 Swim Program: Mon, Mar 29 through Thu, Apr 1. There will be three classes offered throughout the day: Beginner (American Red Cross Level 1 & 2) from 9 – 10 am, Intermediate (American Red Cross Level 3 & 4) from 10 – 11 am and Advanced (American Red Cross Level 5 & 6) from 3 – 4 pm, Mon through Thu. Preregister by Fri, Mar 19. Ages 6+ are eligible. Call 494-4947 for details.
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BACK TO BASICS - INCENTIVE PROGRAM (PHASE 1-4) DESCRIPTION: Body composition is a measure of one's muscle and fat tissues and can be used to indicate one's risk for developing health disorders related to excess levels of body fat. Additionally, the site of fat storage can also indicate an increased risk for health issues that can negatively impact one's quality of life. A regular exercise program and balanced eating plan are key to improving one's body composition. The program will run for the entire year to facilitate lifestyle change and is divided into four phases so that re-assessment of progress and individual goals can occur on a timely basis for motivational purposes. A certified fitness staff member of your choice will meet with you to establish your goals and develop a fitness program designed to assist you in accomplishing them. A health history questionnaire is required prior to receiving your fitness program. All phases run from 8 am to 4 pm at both PAFB and CCAFS Fitness Centers. Phase 1: Jan 14 - Mar 15, Phase 2: Apr 15 - Jun 24, Phase 3: Jul 15 - Sep 24, Phase 4: Oct 7 - Dec 16
“GET READY FOR SUMMER” CARDIO ATHLETE CHALLENGE - through Friday, March 5th at PAFB & CCAFS Fitness Centers. This program is designed to increase awareness of the need for a consistent cardio vascular program in one’s overall fitness routine. 30-45 minutes of cardiovascular activity, 4-6 times per week will increase cardiovascular health, help maintain a healthy weight and facilitate combat readiness. Participants can utilize a variety of indoor cardio equipment and authorized outdoor jogging and bike trails. People may participate individually or with a partner. Participants are responsible for keeping track of miles accomplished in a log provided by the fitness centers. Register at the front desk. A tracking binder is available at both fitness centers. This program is based upon the honor system – integrity applies. Incentive items will be given to each participant who attains the required distances in miles. Medals will be given to the 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place male and female individual winners, and team winners. Active Duty, Guard & Reserve, family members 18 year or older, and DoD and NAF civilians working at PAFB or CCAFS are eligible.
PERSONAL TRAINING AND MASSAGE THERAPY - Enjoy the multitude of benefits derived from these services!
WATER AEROBICS CLASSES Tuesdays from 8:30 - 9:30 am at the lap pool. Check with your physician prior to engaging in any exercise program. The lap pool depth:
4 to 8 ft and water floatation devices are available. Active duty, reservists and National Guard on active orders have priority. Two lanes remain available for swimmers at all times.
