Holloman to bring in CrossFit program

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  • By Airman 1st Class Jamal Sutter
  • 49th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. --  With of the recent quality of life improvements, many things are being done around base to help enhance the Holloman experience for Airman, dependents and all members of the base community.

One project that will be a part of this initiative is the CrossFit fitness program, which will be ran and operated by the 49th Force Support Squadron's Fitness and Sports Center.

CrossFit is a program based on high intensity, short duration, circuit training workouts, according to 2nd Lt. Ronnie Miller, officer in charge of fitness and sports programs at the fitness center here.

The program is very popular with military personnel overseas and the Fitness and Sports Center has been receiving many requests for it by deployed members who've come back looking for it, Lieutenant Miller said.

"This is a big wave in the fitness environment right now and it's taking our special forces by storm," said Capt. Brett Dorey, sustainment services flight commander. "It's a more functional way of working out, geared towards core value strength, functional strength and peak performance."

Lieutenant Miller said it's especially important for it to meet the military lifestyle and time requirements. Instead of taking an hour and a half to get your full body workout, you can compress it into 20 minutes with similar benefits.

Lieutenant Miller, who started researching CrossFit when a co-worker suggested it to him, will be the first person from Holloman to become trained on the program's basics. Once he becomes qualified, he'll be able to pass the knowledge on to physical training leaders, who then can pass the knowledge on to squadron members.

"As the fitness center director, one of my goals is to follow trends happening in the commercial market and see where everyone is headed," Lieutenant Miller said.

According to the lieutenant, it's his job to stay up-to-date with popular programs and help the Air Force stay current in the world of fitness.

Aside from having folks trained, the Fitness and Sports Center will also need to bring in CrossFit specific equipment.

"Because you're transitioning between exercises so quickly, the equipment can be beaten on pretty frequently," Lieutenant Miller explained. "So we're getting a tougher type of equipment to handle this type of work out."

After members are trained and equipment is in-line, Holloman will be eligible to become an affiliate of CrossFit, meaning the base could bring in official CrossFit trainers from the program's institutes to help teach and conduct the program.

To get the program off the ground, $10, 000 was awarded to the fitness center and that money will help fund the necessary equipment and training.

CrossFit will be available for anyone on or around base but it is suggested only for those looking for a more extreme workout routine and for those willing to make the sacrifice needed to reach a higher level of fitness.

"It's a program that demands you to have a certain base level of fitness," Captain Dorey said. "But I think it'll appeal to people as they see and feel the results. It is an intense program but what you can promise is results."

CrossFit classes are scheduled to begin here in September after the Labor Day weekend. More information about the program can be found on the CrossFit website and for Holloman Air Force Base program specific questions or concerns, call 572-2392.