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Airman 1st Class %U\DQW)LWQHVV&HQWHU¿WQHVVVSHFLDOLVW “We’ve had some contestants naturally
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The Biggest Loser weight loss com- WLRQLVDZHLJKWORVVFRPSHWLWLRQVWUHVV- short shuttle. Six-member teams must
petition and fitness program run by the LQJKHDOWK\VXVWDLQDEOHZHLJKWORVVDQG The workout programs consist of a wide include one female competitor. For
personal trainers of the Luke Air Force H[HUFLVHKDELWVZKLFKUHZDUGVVXFFHVVIXO variety of exercise types, including cardio, more information, call 623-856-6241.
Base Bryant Fitness Center began Jan. 4 FRQWHVWDQWVZLWKSUL]HVDQGWKHFKDQFHWR weight-lifting and high-intensity interval
at Luke Air Force Base. EHIHDWXUHGDVWKHIDFHRI%U\DQW)LWQHVV training. :LQWHUEDVNHWEDOOOHDJXH
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The 6th annual competition lasts from HGFDQVLJQXSWKURXJK0RQGD\ “We’ll be posting workouts on a daily ba- The 56th Force Support Squadron
January until April and offers both a kick sis, Monday through Friday,” said Simeon Youth Center is featuring a winter
start to a healthier lifestyle and prizes for people who are going to continue when Maxwell, Bryant Fitness Center personal basketball league January through
competitors who lose the highest percent- motivation starts to wane.” trainer and group exercise instructor. March. The cost is $35 for children
age of body fat by the end of the program. “This year we’ll have a greater focus on ages 5 to 12 and $45 for youth ages 13
The personal trainers stress healthy high intensity interval training workouts, to 16. Uniforms are included. For more
“We’re helping people get started on weight loss. If they notice drastic weight which will help people get to where they information, call 623-856-7470.
their New Year resolutions correctly and reductions in any of the competitors above need to be.”
helping them get off on the right foot,” said the expected threshold of the weight that %DVHEDOOVRIWEDOOLQWHUHVW
Sherri Biringer, Bryant Fitness Center should be lost, those competitors may face The trainers hope the combination of
fitness specialist supervisor. disqualification. a group atmosphere, competitive setting, The 56th FSS Youth Center is taking
and knowledgeable training will motivate names for those interested in learning
Starting on day one, contestants check “We expect a healthy weight loss of one contestants to strive for consistent par- baseball and softball fundamentals for
in with fitness center staff to weigh-in and ticipation and completion of the program. children ages 5 through 12. The deadline
track their weight-loss progress every two to sign up is Feb. 29. For more informa-
weeks. Each day, a fitness class specifically “Helping to improve other peoples’ tion, call 623-856-7470.
for contestants will be offered at the fitness lives is part of who we are and what we’re
center in both the morning and evening. On about,” Maxwell said. “Even after it ends, 6WDUW6PDUWVRFFHU
their Facebook page, the personal trainers the people who participate in this program
will provide weekly plans, workout tips, can continue to use this initiative in their The 56th FSS Youth Center is featur-
and open discussions with the contestants. future endeavors to keep the weight off. I ing an introductory soccer fundamentals
The contestants are free to use the personal always look forward to this time of year to program where parents work one-on-
trainers on a face-to-face basis at the fitness help folks who come in and want to make one with their children ages 3 to 5.
center whenever needed. an impact on their health. That’s what I’m The cost is $25 per child and includes
here for – to support them.” a T-shirt. For more information, call
“Some people stick it out and some 623-856-7470.
people don’t,” Biringer said. “Some people For those who still want to be part of
are really serious about this and have a the program but have missed the initial -XQLRUJROIFOLQLF
goal. I’ve heard some of the competitors sign-up, don’t worry. The initial weigh-
talk about how they were going to run in for contestants has been extended to Falcon Dunes Golf Course is offer-
a marathon or accomplish other things Monday. Sign up at the front desk at the ing a junior golf clinic 9 to 10 a.m. Jan.
they’re looking forward to. Those are the Bryant Fitness Center. 23 for ages 6 to 17. The cost is $20 per
person. For more information, call 623-
535-9334.

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