New gym program measures fitness level
INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey --
The base fitness center offers an in-depth assessment that helps Incirlik members better gauge their fitness levels.
"Everyone who has used the system has been very impressed," said Tech. Sgt. Joe Lancaster, the 39th Force Support Squadron assistant fitness center director.
All Air Force bases in United States Air Forces in Europe use the program. It was implemented here at the end of June.
The assessment program, which takes about 20 to 30 minutes to accomplish, uses the MicroFit FAS-2 interactive system, and includes seven main steps that measure key fitness areas:
- Height and weight
- Blood pressure
- Body fat
- Upper body, midsection and limb circumferences
- Back flexibility
- Strength
- Heart rate
A fitness center member assists participants during the process.
"It's a very effective tool," Sergeant Lancaster said. "It gives everyone a fitness baseline that they should maintain so they can be prepared for their [physical fitness] tests."
After the assessment, the program reveals the results to the participant, as well as suggestions to improve areas that they scored low in, and suggestions to maintain the areas they did well in.
"The program was really great," said Chief Master Sgt. Robert Ellis, the 39th Air Base Wing command chief. "It could really help people focus on their fitness."
Chief Ellis recently completed a fitness assessment using the program.
"You always hear about the need for Airmen to be 'Fit to Fight,' but we really need to be 'Fit for Life,'" the Chief said.
With the assistance of the program's recommendations, the fitness staff will help set realistic fitness goals and help track people's progress.
The assessment is available to everyone who has valid access to the fitness center with a military identification card.
For more information on the assessment program, call the fitness center at 676-6086.
"Everyone who has used the system has been very impressed," said Tech. Sgt. Joe Lancaster, the 39th Force Support Squadron assistant fitness center director.
All Air Force bases in United States Air Forces in Europe use the program. It was implemented here at the end of June.
The assessment program, which takes about 20 to 30 minutes to accomplish, uses the MicroFit FAS-2 interactive system, and includes seven main steps that measure key fitness areas:
- Height and weight
- Blood pressure
- Body fat
- Upper body, midsection and limb circumferences
- Back flexibility
- Strength
- Heart rate
A fitness center member assists participants during the process.
"It's a very effective tool," Sergeant Lancaster said. "It gives everyone a fitness baseline that they should maintain so they can be prepared for their [physical fitness] tests."
After the assessment, the program reveals the results to the participant, as well as suggestions to improve areas that they scored low in, and suggestions to maintain the areas they did well in.
"The program was really great," said Chief Master Sgt. Robert Ellis, the 39th Air Base Wing command chief. "It could really help people focus on their fitness."
Chief Ellis recently completed a fitness assessment using the program.
"You always hear about the need for Airmen to be 'Fit to Fight,' but we really need to be 'Fit for Life,'" the Chief said.
With the assistance of the program's recommendations, the fitness staff will help set realistic fitness goals and help track people's progress.
The assessment is available to everyone who has valid access to the fitness center with a military identification card.
For more information on the assessment program, call the fitness center at 676-6086.
