Are you fit to fight?
As Airmen we’ve been asking ourselves that question for several years now, and as we prepare to make changes to our physical fitness testing starting in July, it’s even more important that we answer this question honestly.
As we focus on fitness this month, it is also a good time to focus on fueling our fitness. March is designated as Air Force Nutrition Month and a key part of fitness is the fuel we put in our bodies. It’s as simple as that.
Consider what kind of oil or fuel you put in your car and how it changes the performance of your engine. The same concept can be applied to nutrition and fitness. The better the “fuel” or food you provide to your body’s engine, the
better you will perform.
As our professionals at the health and wellness center remind us, if you’re wearing a uniform, you’re an athlete. And all athletes benefit from proper nutrition in improving their athletic performance.
Health and Fitness Forum
In conjunction with Air Force Nutrition Month in March, the Ramstein Health and Wellness Center is offering a Health and Fitness Forum from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 19 and from 8 to 10 a.m. March 26 at the Hercules Theater. The forum will consist of a panel of health and wellness experts in their respective fields.
Maj. Brett Bishop from the 86th Medical Group Physical Therapy Clinic will discuss injury prevention, Tim Cline, the health and fitness technician at the HAWC, will cover fitness and exercise strategies, 1st Lt. Philip Menagh, registered dietitian at the HAWC, will discuss how to achieve a nutrient-dense and athletic performance-improving diet, and Tech. Sgt. David Fernandez, certified diet technician at the HAWC, will showcase meal planning tools.
For more information on the Health and Fitness Forum or other HAWC programs and services, call 480-4292.
For more information, visit https://sg2.usafe.af.mil/Ramstein.
When talking about nutrition, however, I’m not mandating our Airmen go on a diet or count calories. I’m simply reminding our Airmen to make smart decisions on how to make the most of the calories they consume.
Yes, there is a right number of calories you should eat each day. That number depends on your age, activity level, your fitness goals and your metabolism.
However, what is more important is ensuring you’re getting the most nutritionally rich foods you can when you’re consuming those calories. You can count all you want, but if you’re not adding nutrient dense foods to your diet, you’re essentially giving your body sub-standard “fuel” to perform.
Aim for variety among the major food groups; pick those items that are packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber and other nutrients low in calories.
As we continue to enjoy the added daylight hours in March, the sun peeking through the clouds more often and the increase in temperatures, I know we will see an increase in you and your family’s activity levels throughout the KMC. That’s a great trend.
In order to be fit to fight, you need to properly fuel the fight. So let’s all use the month of March to remind us of the important role nutrition plays in the fitness equation. Give your body the right type of fuel and you’ll see the benefit to performance.
See you out and about in the KMC.
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Are you fit to fight?
As Airmen we’ve been asking ourselves that question for several years now, and as we prepare to make changes to our physical fitness testing starting in July, it’s even more important that we answer this question honestly.
As we focus on fitness this month, it is also a good time to focus on fueling our fitness. March is designated as Air Force Nutrition Month and a key part of fitness is the fuel we put in our bodies. It’s as simple as that.
Consider what kind of oil or fuel you put in your car and how it changes the performance of your engine. The same concept can be applied to nutrition and fitness. The better the “fuel” or food you provide to your body’s engine, the
better you will perform.
As our professionals at the health and wellness center remind us, if you’re wearing a uniform, you’re an athlete. And all athletes benefit from proper nutrition in improving their athletic performance.
Health and Fitness Forum
In conjunction with Air Force Nutrition Month in March, the Ramstein Health and Wellness Center is offering a Health and Fitness Forum from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 19 and from 8 to 10 a.m. March 26 at the Hercules Theater. The forum will consist of a panel of health and wellness experts in their respective fields.
Maj. Brett Bishop from the 86th Medical Group Physical Therapy Clinic will discuss injury prevention, Tim Cline, the health and fitness technician at the HAWC, will cover fitness and exercise strategies, 1st Lt. Philip Menagh, registered dietitian at the HAWC, will discuss how to achieve a nutrient-dense and athletic performance-improving diet, and Tech. Sgt. David Fernandez, certified diet technician at the HAWC, will showcase meal planning tools.
For more information on the Health and Fitness Forum or other HAWC programs and services, call 480-4292.
For more information, visit https://sg2.usafe.af.mil/Ramstein.
When talking about nutrition, however, I’m not mandating our Airmen go on a diet or count calories. I’m simply reminding our Airmen to make smart decisions on how to make the most of the calories they consume.
Yes, there is a right number of calories you should eat each day. That number depends on your age, activity level, your fitness goals and your metabolism.
However, what is more important is ensuring you’re getting the most nutritionally rich foods you can when you’re consuming those calories. You can count all you want, but if you’re not adding nutrient dense foods to your diet, you’re essentially giving your body sub-standard “fuel” to perform.
Aim for variety among the major food groups; pick those items that are packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber and other nutrients low in calories.
As we continue to enjoy the added daylight hours in March, the sun peeking through the clouds more often and the increase in temperatures, I know we will see an increase in you and your family’s activity levels throughout the KMC. That’s a great trend.
In order to be fit to fight, you need to properly fuel the fight. So let’s all use the month of March to remind us of the important role nutrition plays in the fitness equation. Give your body the right type of fuel and you’ll see the benefit to performance.
See you out and about in the KMC.