March - ACO - Nato

[Inside KFOR]Text and photos byCapt. Lars Oscarsson,Swedish ArmyIt's the last Body Pump class;it's Super Friday. The classhas moved from the gym intothe Leijona Arena. It looksmore like a disco than a work outarea before the class begins.Some from the class have been trainingStep Up for several months. Before theBody Pump class begins they put up on adisplay about how Step Up works. It's hightempo, well coordinated movement anddemands both strength and stamina. 1st Lt.Ilona Tribe has taken Step Up since her arrivalin theatre and it's a form of workout thatshe really enjoys. "It's like dancing. Youjust enjoy it", Lt. Tribe said.The music is loud, disco lights shinegreen, yellow and red light on the walls andthere is also a smoke machine that turnsthe Leijona Arena into a veritable night club.Twenty KFOR soldiers and officers have cometo this last Body Pump class. Body Pump is ademanding work out that trains all major musclegroups. The tempo is high and everyone strivesto keep up with the instructor:"Next one - biceps", the instructor shoutsthrough the music! "Seven on each side, girlsfour".The instructor Sgt. Selma Dervovic commands,motivates and encourages."Come on", Selma shouts. "One more! Keep itup - and down"!The class tries to do every move exactly asSelma but it's hard to keep up with her. The setis done and Selma looks over the class."Did you feel that", she asks and smiles?They definitely felt that set. A few grasp forbreath while others use the short break to drinksome water. And they should because Sgt. SelmaDervovic is far from done withthem!24 KFOR Chronicle, March 2007