Air Force Cycling Event Brings Services Together with Healthy Competition

May 7, 2008 5:20 PM

ARLINGTON, VA -- More than 300 amateur and professional cyclists participated in the U.S. Air Force Cycling Classic, which was held May 4 in the Washington, DC, area. ...

New York Sports Clubs Offers Free Yoga Classes to Veterans

May 1, 2008 12:53 PM

NEW YORK -- New York Sports Clubs will offer free weekly yoga classes at its Glendale, NY, location in the borough of Queens for veterans to reduce stress. The club company, which is owned by Town Sports International, recently partnered with the Queens Vet Center, a counseling service that helps veterans of all wars readjust to civilian life. ...

New Navy PT Program Showcases Alternative Exercises

Apr 28, 2008 3:04 PM

HAMPTON, VA -- Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center (NMCPHC) showcased its pilot program, the Navy Physical Training Series, to more than 40 command fitness leaders during the Innovative Strategies for Navy Physical Conditioning class at the recent 2008 NMCPHC Conference at Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek in Norfolk, VA. The new program gives alternative workouts and exercises for that traditional physical training (PT) program....

Vandenberg Air Force Base’s New Fitness Center Goes Green

Apr 21, 2008 9:35 AM

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CA -- Vandenberg Air Force Base’s new fitness center is under construction and set to be green....

Greater Indianapolis Ys Offer National Guard Families Free Membership

Apr 8, 2008 4:11 PM

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Greater Indianapolis YMCA is offering family members of state National Guardsmen an affordable way to stay active and healthy while their loved ones are deployed. The organization has created Operation Indiana Partners, which allows the families of deployed Indiana National Guardsmen to enjoy free memberships. ...

Navy Introduces New Physical Training Uniforms

Apr 8, 2008 3:13 PM

WASHINGTON, DC -- The Navy recently introduced a new physical training uniform to sailors. The uniforms include a gold T-shirt with reflective Navy lettering and blue shorts with Navy lettering and reflective markings, according to a press release from the Navy....

Marine Corps Debut New Running Suit

Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM, Jennipher Shaver

Bethesda, Md The Marine Corps recently unveiled its new running suit to Marines assigned to the Wounded Warrior Regiment at the National Naval Medical...

Results May Vary

Apr 1, 2008 12:00 PM, By Jennipher Shaver, senior associate editor

More than 11 million people tuned in to watch Marty Wolff and other contestants on season three of The Biggest Loser weigh in for the show's finale in...

Marines Debut New Running Suit

Mar 25, 2008 4:17 PM

BETHESDA, MD -- The Marine Corps recently unveiled its new running suit to Marines assigned to the Wounded Warrior Regiment at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD. The new running suit will become standard issue in addition to what is currently provided and does not replace the existing green physical training uniform. The new running suits are compatible with other physical training uniform items, according to the Marine Corps officials....

Crews Into Shape Program Helps All Military Branches

Mar 3, 2008 1:37 PM

NORFOLK, VA -- The Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center kicked off its eighth annual Crews Into Shape Challenge today. The challenge, which runs through March 28, is aimed at sparking and guiding workplace-focused, team-oriented physical activity and improved nutrition for the entire Department of Defense (DOD) family. ...