MOS member strives to be ‘Fit to Fight’

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  • By Airman 1st Class Veronica McMahon
  • 325th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. --  Military members from the 325th Maintenance Operations Squadron took a motivating approach to become "fit to fight," they met up on a weekly basis to work out, keeping on each other's toes during the six weeks of the Biggest Loser Competition here. 

Master Sgt. Kenneth Foster, 325th MOS Quality Assurance chief inspector, was one of the ten MOS members to commit themselves to the team, helping not only his physical condition, but also inspiring and pushing fellow troops to reach theirs. 

"Everyone showed up and they were really dedicated to the program," said Sergeant Foster. "The group had fun and worked to motivate each other" 

Chief Master Sgt. Angela Jenkins, 325th MOS flight chief, headed up the team together, as well as dedicated herself to the program. 

"The team was really committed," said Chief Jenkins. "Once we get the team together and set a schedule, they were there faithfully, ready to go." 

Chief Jenkins said Sergeant Foster was dedicated and attended all of the workout sessions. 

"We had fun and helped each other," said the chief. "We all improved, and the training inspired everyone to continue on a lifestyle change." 

A trainer was hired to help encourage and motivate the team and instruct them on how to properly conduct new workouts. 

"The MOS group was a very consistent group," said Tech. Sgt. Randy Aiken, 325th Maintenance Squadron jet engine mechanic and Extreme Fitness trainer. "They all helped each other, and because of various fitness levels, they all worked as a team to train one another." 

The Extreme Fitness training program was conducted over a six-week time period and a variety of vigorous workouts that target and variety of muscle groups. 

Sergeant Aiken said he did see a difference in Sergeant Foster's strength week by week, and he was an enthusiastic member of the group. 

The trainer made our sessions interesting and enjoyable, Sergeant Foster said. He participated in the workouts and did all the exercises with us. 

"Week one all the members were really mad at me," said the trainer. "By week six, they all wanted to keep going." 

The chief said Sergeant Foster was there to motivate the Airman and reach his own goals. Six of the group individuals were from the QA shop and were troops of Sergeant Foster's. 

The training helped Sergeant Foster trim down his waist three inches and lose about 10 pounds. 

"After the time (six weeks) was over I was surprised at the results," said Sergeant Foster. "I ran way faster than I expected, knocking two and a half minutes off my run time." 

The group learned a lot of exercising tips and the correct ways to work out, the chief said. These are tips they can apply to their life as well. 

Sergeant Foster said he would participate in a program such as this again, especially next year during the Biggest Loser competition.