New equipment at base fitness center benefits Airmen

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  • By Tyler Hemstreet
  • 62nd Airlift Wing Public Affairs
The 62nd Services Squadron recently made various purchases to improve every Airman's overall fitness experience.

The new additions include an upgrade to the outdoor hockey rink that will help it withstand the elements, said Master Sgt. Robert Snyder, 62nd SVS.

"The rink we installed in 2000 contained wood which wasn't pressure treated enough to put up with Washington's wet weather," Sergeant Snyder said. "Now we have an all-weather rink that's going to last. It's just a better product for our customers."

New safety netting and goals were also installed, he said.

The squadron purchased electronic timers for the softball scoreboards so players can see how much time is left during each game.

Funds also allowed for the purchase of a weight bench and free weights in the fitness center annex's family fitness area, said Bill Johnson, 62nd SVS athletic director.

"Parents now have the ability to get more of a total workout," Mr. Johnson said.

Other additions to the annex include new upright bikes and stair steppers with television screens, an abdominal machine, 15 additional spin bikes, and a TV and DVD player with assorted DVDs so patrons can do aerobics at their own pace.

"It works well for squadrons [because they] can watch DVDs for their physical training if for some reason their instructor can't make it," Sergeant Snyder said.

The fitness center gained several new pieces of equipment, including stair steppers with built-in TVs.

With the addition of the new stair steppers, fitness center staff moved the machines to face the wall, making movement throughout the cardio room a bit easier, Mr. Johnson said.

The built-in TVs also give patrons the option to watch whatever they want on the fitness center's basic cable package during their workout, he said.