Military wellness centre employees have demonstrated metabolic assessments at Camp Zama, Japan. Participants in the “Major Loser” competition can use the test to identify their own target calorie zones they are trying to achieve and maintain a healthy weight and body composition.
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Camp Zama, Japan – Community members trying to maintain a New Year's fitness resolution or strive for better overall health can sign up for Camp Zama's annual weight loss competition starting Friday.
The “Big Loser” competition, which will be held from February 3rd to March 19th, aims to encourage participants to trim while achieving fitness goals in a community setting.
“It makes them more involved and active,” Maria Wallace, the head health educator at the Wellness Centre, said of those who participated in the program. “They really love the challenge of competitiveness. [and] It's accountability, so I think it really helps people achieve their goals. ”
The Wellness Centre, together with the Yano Fitness Centre, hosts a voluntary fitness program. This encourages participants to achieve and maintain healthy weight and body composition through health education and behavioral changes.
Only 35 people can participate in the program, including active duty veterans, retirees, federal civilian employees and adult families. The competition fee is $20, but military personnel are free and can sign up now before registration begins on Friday.
Several awards have been awarded, including top male and female competitors, Camp Zama, the Sagamihara family's residential area, and the people who take the most steps and take the most steps in the Governor's Saga fitness centre. Masu.
All participants will receive contest t-shirts and expert advice from AFWC experts throughout the program.
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On the left, Maria Wallace, the Chief Health Educator at the Wellness Center, oversees the assessment using the BOD pod system of Camp Zama in Japan. Participants in the “large loser” competition will perform the same rating to determine the body fat ratio as leas mass when trying to achieve and maintain healthy weight and body composition.
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Wallace hopes that the progress made during the short program will motivate participants to continue their fitness journey, leading to a sustained, healthy lifestyle in the future.
“If that becomes a long-term habit, we might be able to help them walk through the park with their grandchildren or open pickle jars when they get older,” she said. I said that. “Hopefully we can sneak up on a little long-term health improvements for them.”
To track progress, participants will be evaluated including the BOD pod system, a body composition test that determines the ratio of body fat to fat mass.
Metabolic testing helps participants identify their own target calorie zone, identify biofeedback, and see how their body responds to stress. Participants can also join classes to learn weight management strategies in the areas of sleep, nutrition and activities.
“Would you like to take advantage of all these free resources?” Wallace said. “We have some really great technology to help people.”
Last year, participants lost a total of 120 pounds of fat during the program. They also acquired 16 pounds of fat-free mass, which is usually muscle.
For those who may still be on the fence about taking part in this year's contest, Wallace said it's a good time to make the leap into a healthy life.
“They should think of it as a fun way to improve their lifestyle,” she said. “And hopefully they'll start doing good things for them in the long run.”
Anyone interested in competition or other AFWC services can call 263-4073 or 046-407-4073 for more information.
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