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FEAT


 bteve Wallace


Fitness becomes fun at Tyndall


 senior airman Lauren i unus
Bacarri Spells and Kaila Kinchen throw
punches during a non-traditional Tae Kwan
Do class at the Community Activity Center.
To learn more about how to take classes,
call 283-2495.


STAFF SGT. STACEY HAGA
325th Fighter Wing public affairs
 "I have to look "hot" in my swimsuit."
 "I need to be ready to deploy."
 "I want to lose those last five pounds."
 Whatever your reason is, Tyndall provides many dif-
ferent ways to help people reach their fitness goals.
 From the traditional running and weights, to the less
traditional ballroom dancing, Tyndall's 325th Services
Squadron provides Airmen with the means to "sweat
it off' at little or no cost.
 "It's an Airmen's job to be 'fit-to-fight.' We offer
avenues for Airmen to stay in shape," said Tech. Sgt.
James Folsom, 325th Services Squadron intramural
sports director.
 The Fitness Center has a variety of cardio and
weight machines and free weights for those wanting
to get toned or bulked up, he said.
 Running
 Outside, Tyndall has a rubberized track and three
safety-approved spots at the Fitness Center, Beacon
Beach and the NCO Academy trail.
 The Beacon Beach Road running path and the fit-
ness center track are lit during the cooler evening
hours, said Sergeant Folsom.
 Intramural Sports
 But if a solo workout is not to your taste, the fitness
center hosts 14 intramural sports that the squadrons
compete in throughout the year. In the summertime,


softball, tennis and golf leagues are in full swing, said
Sergeant Folsom.
 "Playing sports builds camaraderie in the unit and
its fun too," he said.
 Classes
 Other group fitness activities offered at Tyndall in-
clude a variety of classes to include: aerobic, cycling,
yoga and Pilates classes held three to four times a day,
said Sergeant Folsom.
 The Community Activities Center has a Tae Kwan
Do class Monday and Wednesday every week and
ballroom dancing lessons in the fall.
 Pool
 The base pool offers water aerobics classes and
swimming lessons for all ages and ability levels.
 Lap swim is offered Monday through Friday.
 Extreme fitness
 "Groups of people looking to challenge themselves
in even more unique and extreme ways can test their
problem solving skills, as well as their bodies, while
conquering the ropes course or paintball fields on
Tyndall," said Kathy Holley, Bonita Bay Outdoor
Recreation's assistant manager.
 No matter the fitness goal, Tyndall has the means to
make it happen.
 For more information on the fitness programs and
activities Tyndall has to offer contact the fitness center
at 283-2631, outdoor recreation at 283-3199, or the
Community Activity Center at 283-2495.