Family Fitness Day

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. --Volunteers, parents and children huddle after participating in Kidz Rush, an obstacle course, during Family Fitness Day April 2, 2011. The event is held annually to teach parents and children that fitness can be fun and done together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cody H. Ramirez)

Family Fitness Day

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- DJ Williams, son of Staff Sergeants Kennecia and Dominique Williams, imitates a Zumba instructor during Family Fitness Day April 2, 2011. The event is held annually to teach parents and children that fitness can be fun and done together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cody H. Ramirez)

Family Fitness Day

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. --Brett Butler(Right,) son of Lt. Col. Patrick Butler, Kierra Coleman(Center,) daughter of Kristi Atkins and Kyla Wellington(Left,) daughter of Staff Sgt. Angela Gooden, enjoy Zumba during Family Fitness Day April 2, 2011. The event is held annually to teach parents and children that fitness can be fun and done together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cody H. Ramirez)

FSS hosts Family Fitness Day

Published April 5, 2011
By Airman 1st Class Cody H. Ramirez
509th Bomb Wing Public Affairs

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- The 509th Force Support Squadron's fitness center hosted Family Fitness Day April 2 to teach parents and children that fitness can be fun.

"The goal of this event is to show young children that physical fitness isn't always running endless miles and lifting weights," said Staff Sgt. Alyssa Joseph, 509th FSS fitness programs director. "We want to show the children that physical fitness can be fun and can be done with their parents."

More than 100 people from this Air Force Global Strike Command base were in attendance to participate in activities such as Zumbatomic, Kidz Rush, Stuck in the Mud and Parachute Fun.

Zumbatomic is a fusion of Zumba moves for high octane workouts. Kidz Rush is a total body strength and aerobic fitness workout organized in obstacle course style. Stuck in the Mud is a new version of tag packed full of cardio, teamwork and fun. Parachute Fun gets parents and children to work together to create air domes and waves while incorporating squats and light cardio.

"I think the event went well," Sergeant Joseph said. "The children seemed to enjoy the activities. All the volunteers were awesome and didn't hesitate getting involved."

Organizations from around Whiteman assisted with the event and the USO of Missouri provided food and beverages.

"Family Fitness Day was great," said Staff Sgt. Kennecia Williams who participated in the event. "It's a nice family event. We'll definitely be back next year."

Parents and children alike seemed pleased with the event and left understanding the importance and fun of fitness.

"The activities are great for the children" said Staff Sgt. Jaime Vergara who visited with his family. "I'm out of the house being physical with my son and daughter who are both loving it. It's great that they're doing this annually."