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The holidays are a time for family and feasting for many in the KMC. However, it can also be a time to win the war against those extra holiday pounds, which KMC members did this year with help from the Ramstein Southside Fitness Center and its Fitmas program.
The Fitmas program took place Dec. 1 to 15. KMC members were given a total of 19 classes to choose from. The free classes began as early as 6 a.m. and ended as late as 8:15 p.m. Programs ranged from cardio kickboxing and indoor cycling, to Zumba, pilates and a core-focused Delicious Abs class.
Fitmas isn’t just about personal goals, it’s a family affair.
“Families show up here. It’s not just an all-for-one mentality,” said Staff Sgt. Kedist Burnett, Delicious Abs instructor. “Parents show up with their children, and even retirees and kids from the high school make it out.”
During the workouts, Burnett said his class wasn’t there to max out each exercise. They attended because they had a goal.
Senior Airman Kevin Cleveland, 86th Dental Squadron dental assistant, has been sculpting his core on and off for the past three months.
“During workouts I sometimes wonder why I am here. Afterward, I always feel better and feel like I’ve earned something,” he said. “After several classes I am able to put my hands on some results, and I’m still consistently getting better.”
Cleveland isn’t the only person to notice the results.
“I’ve seen many improvements from those (who) keep coming back,” said Airman 1st Class Alyson Silidker, 786th Force Support Squadron fitness specialist. “When someone takes our classes and sticks with it, the rewards become obvious.”
Silidker has faith that upbeat and family friendly programs, like the ones the fitness center offers, are a great way to defeat the war against those extra holiday pounds, she said.
Christmas arrived early for those in the Fitmas program. Better bodies were taken home, along with small prizes.
For more information about classes, call the Ramstein Southside Fitness Center at 480-0295 or 06371-47-0295.
