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34 THE BENEFITS OF RESISTANCE TRAINING Base Woodbourne Physical Fitness Officer, FLTLT Brett Tourell, continues in a regular series of articles about fitness and recreational training. We have all seen the pictures. Those men with arms so big you wonder how they could ever scratch their ear should the need arise and ladies with legs that look more at home on the fi rst placegetter from Race 8 at Wingatui. Now this may not fl oat everyone’s boat but the well-documented benefi ts of weight training should defi nitely not be overlooked and you do not have to aspire to be Mr/Mrs/Miss Hardbody to see them! The benefi ts of a simple resistance-training programme are numerous and include: Increased Metabolic Rate - Strength training increases the body’s basal metabolic rate, meaning you will burn through more calories by just sitting there! Increasing and Restoring Bone Density - Inactivity and aging can lead to a decrease in bone density and brittleness. Studies have clearly proven that consistent resistance training can increase bone density and prevent Osteoporosis - very important for all of us but especially for the ladies! Increased Lean Muscle Mass and Muscle Strength, Power, and Endurance - everyone can benefi t from being stronger. We can work harder, we can play more, and feel simply more physically able. Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation and Recovery - A wide variety of injuries can be prevented by strengthening muscles and joints. Rehabilitation and recovery are also improved with a carefully prescribed resistance training program. Improved Balance, Flexibility, Mobility and Stability - Stronger and more resilient muscles improves our balance, which means more comfortable living & fewer falls or accidents. Decreased Risk of Coronary Disease - Participation in a consistent resistance training programme opens the door to a number of associated health benefi ts including decreasing cholesterol and lowering your blood pressure. Enhanced Performance in Sports or Exercise – Off to Interbase? With the proper resistance training programme, your performance can unquestionably be improved, and in some cases dramatically so. Aging Gracefully - There is no more important reason to making resistance training a consistent part of your life, than to ensure you age gracefully. Physical activity keeps us alive and vibrant. Resistance training ensures we are strong enough to participate in aerobic activities, outdoor recreation, and sports. Strong seniors can lead the way and set the example for the rest of the Air Force. Their stronger bodies are more resilient, are injured less by workplace, life or recreational activities, and are able to heal more quickly after an injury. Feeling Better and Looking Better – You get out what you put in!! Resistance training can sometimes be hard work, otherwise we would all have washboard abs and arms of steel, but there is no denying the satisfaction one gains from a good solid work-out. Stronger muscles and joints can have a dramatic impact on posture and leaner toned muscles tend to make everyone feel better about their appearance. This all leads to improved self-esteem and increased self-confi dence. Something I am sure we could all do with a dose of!! So come on… get down to the Gym and see your friendly PTIs. It will not cost you a cent, just a bit of time and effort and let’s face it when was the last time you saw such a good investment opportunity! AFN71 JUNE 06 www.airforce.mil.nz
www.airforce.mil.nz AND Article by SGT Chris Mitchell 2006 marked the 25th Anniversary of an annual civilian softball tournament known as “Fun in the Sun”. Traditionally this tournament is run at the completion of the softball season, as a social event where teams can get away from the competitive side of the game and back to the fun and camaraderie that brought them to the sport in the fi rst place. This year saw 63 teams from all over New Zealand meeting in Hastings for a weekend of softball and socializing and in a joint venture between the RNZAF Softball Association and Central Recruiting saw a composite Air Force side attending the event for the fi rst time. Personnel from Woodbourne were treated to fi rst class travel to the North Island, in the form of a Huey ride in conjunction with a No.3 Squadron training sortie thus enabling trainees to minimise the time that they were away from their courses. The weather throughout the tournament was generally fi ne, with the ‘Sunny Hawkes Bay’ living up to its reputation. Five games were played by the Air Force side. No wins were recorded by the team, however this was not unexpected as the team of blokes and sheilas were playing in the men’s grade and the team was selected each game by drawing names and AFN71 JUNE 06 ‘SUN’ WERE THE WINNERS ON THE DAY… Team ‘Bring it On!’ from left: AC A. Smith, Mr P. Martin, LAC J. Jellyman, CPL C. Cubitt, AC C. Williamson, LAC D. Orum, SGT C. Mitchell, AC S. Gubb, CPL M. Mikaere, CPL A. Collier, AC R. Hunt, R. Buchanan, CPL J. Geary, AC J. Ensor WN 06-0190-01 positions from a hat! This ensured that everyone was suitably outside of their comfort zone and we could forget all aspects of competitiveness and get on with the fun. Most of the teams that we played against saw that we were there for the enjoyment of the event and responded in kind, with some interesting rules being played! These games were enjoyed not only by the players of both teams, but by umpires and spectators alike. F/S Tracey Buchanan from the Central Recruiting Offi ce attended the event, as it was an opportunity to reach a different audience than was normally targeted in regular recruiting activities. F/S Buchanan was proactive throughout the tournament, handing out Information Packs, Tattoos and generally fi elding queries from people of all ages, many of whom were surprised to learn that the age limit for joining was no longer applicable. Hopefully a future Blacksox player was enticed into a career in the Air Force and can take over the reins from our ageing NZ Representative, SQNLDR Clayton Willocks! Overall the tournament was a great success, both as a public relations exercise and for the introduction of new players within the Air Force. The Air Force was shown to be active both in the community and on the sports fi eld. My thanks go to all who were involved in the tournament. 35
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Page 13 and 14: TEN QUESTIONS FOR W/O DOUG WALLACE
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Page 17 and 18: LAC Tim Wilson receives his certifi
Page 19 and 20: the course of the fl ights into Bam
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