MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Caring for Airmen and their families is a top priority for leadership at Moody and that includes investing in their health and well-being.
The Freedom 1 Fitness Center on base has closed the free-weight section of the facility until Dec. 16 in order to replace outdated equipment in addition to the renovation of the racquet ball courts. The new equipment and renovations total approximately $247K, but while fitness is a hobby for some, to many Airmen it is a duty.
“Moody is home to some of the most advanced fighting and rescue forces in the U.S. military,” said 1st Lt. James Ogilvie, 23d Force Support Squadron sustainment services flight commander. “We count on these forces to be physically prepared to fight anything that comes their way. Striving to offer any fitness facilities but the best, would be a disservice to our Airmen and our country.”
The fitness center replaces equipment every five years, as recommended by the base fitness and sports manager, but this year the Fitness Center is also renovating two former racquet ball courts to develop a fully equipped Human Performance Fitness center.
“We are constructing a new Human Performance Fitness [center], to increase high-intensity workouts,” said Tech. Sgt. Michaela Maximin, 23d FSS NCO in charge of the fitness center. “We want to start spin classes again and have purchased 40 new spin bikes. We want our customers to know that we are listening by being current with trends and bring back the joy of working out again to our Airmen and families.”
Personnel at the fitness center are dedicated to bringing Airmen quality equipment and programs to better serve the base populous.
“The benefit of the new equipment is to promote a healthier Air Force lifestyle, and to give quality equipment that meets the needs of our customers,” said Maximin.
“We know that our customers have a choice with outside agencies, however, we offer the same programs and more. We are thankful that our customers challenge us through comment cards or through their leadership to constantly improve and make the fitness center better for them.”