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The Air Force implemented a new fitness program in 2004. In the last 10 years, has the program proven to be effective? I know when it first came out, almost everyone was against it and most refused to embrace the new program. Only within the past 3-4 years have Commanders (in general) embraced the program. What are your thoughts?
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Morale
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I for one was glad the Air Force went back to a more traditional fitness program. The bike test, at least in my opinion, was a joke. I always took pride in my fitness and worked hard at it. I knew some people that were heavy smokers, overweight and out of shape that would pass the bike test with no preparation at all. At least running, doing pushups and setups is a better gage to see if you're fit to fight so to speak.
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It is pretty much the same for all the services, I think everyone created and implemented new fitness programs and regimes with the war or terror and dual wars being fought, now whether any of those new programs have proven successful is subjective to opinion. To me I think some of it has and majority of it has made for some new issues that are starting to reflect in the current health and fitness of our troops of today.
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CMSgt Mark Schubert
Thanks for your quick and insightful response! Agreed that there are other issues that more stringent programs (presuming this is the reason for the changes) create, but that also begs a similar question of "Is it "worth" it?"
Primarily, and initially, injuries of all magnitudes skyrocketed, but has since dramatically been reduced. This is just one of many related discussion points.
Primarily, and initially, injuries of all magnitudes skyrocketed, but has since dramatically been reduced. This is just one of many related discussion points.
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To truly be fit is a whole approach: mind, body and spirit. You have to be strong (physically and mentally) and not crack under pressure. Everyone can run when the time comes to run. Not everyone can lift or be flexible.
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