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Reservists get suspended for fitness

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  • By 2nd Lt. Lori Fiorello
  • 446th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
MCCHORD FIELD, Wash. --  Never miss a workout again. On duty, off duty or even on the road, Reservists can get fit.

"There are no more excuses," said Capt. Carrianne Culy, 446th Airlift Wing fitness program manager.

Culy, assistant officer in charge, manpower and personnel flight with the 446th Force Support Squadron, was authorized to purchase 100 TRX suspension trainer kits to enhance the wing fitness program and grant Reservists access to fitness any time, any place.

Reservists commonly find it hard to squeeze in time to work out during their civilian jobs or when they are on the road for temporary duties or deployments. Traditional Reservists don't have mandatory physical training sessions during the day, three times a week, like their active-duty counterparts.

"The initial goal is to train as many physical training leaders as possible at first. The PTLs, or anyone who attends the TRX training session, can then share their knowledge among Reservists in their units so they use the kits properly," said the Gig Harbor native.

These "workout in a bag" kits will be distributed to unit PTLs, who will be offered hands on training at the Fitness Annex from certified TRX instructors during the December Reserve training weekend.

According to Culy, the 5-pound bags contain suspension straps, a DVD and military fitness guides, equipped with ideas for strength training workouts on the road, and are a great tool to keep Reservists focused on fitness whenever, wherever.

Reservists can check out the fitness bags for use from their respective unit PTLs.

As a reminder, Culy and other PTLs hold a regularly scheduled fitness class at the base track every Saturday at 3 p.m. during the primary Reserve training weekend. All Reservists are encouraged to attend.

For more information about the wing fitness program or if you are interested in attending the upcoming TRX suspension trainer classes, please contact Culy at 982-1344 or via e-mail at carrianne.culy.1@us.af.mil.