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7 fitness apps for a healthier lifestyle

Working out usually falls at the bottom of our to-do lists. Some people may dread it while others just don’t know where to start. However, we all know that working out is vital to overall health.
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10 Weight training exercises to do from home

It’s easy to get side-tracked in your fitness goals with everything going on lately. With fitness centers and gyms shuttered, the yearning for your weight training sessions can be strong.
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Taking care during a crisis: Maintaining our physical fitness and mental well-being

We have all heard that we need to focus on maintaining good health and a healthy well-being before. However, as we continue to deal with this COVID-19 pandemic and uncertainty, it is imperative that we remember take care of ourselves, both physically and mentally.
The Department of Health and Human Services’ Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommends at least 150 minutes of moderately intense aerobic activity per week and two sessions of strength training per week. (U.S. Air Force courtesy graphic)
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‘Disruptive renovation’: Airman fitness vital amid COVID-19 pandemic

As the COVID-19 pandemic disrupts many aspects of our daily lives, staying fit is something Airmen can and should continue to maintain their physical and mental wellbeing.
Senior Master Sgt. Johnny Gavin does situps during physical training at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The Air Force announced Thursday, March 19, 2020 that it is suspending physical fitness assessments because of the coronavirus outbreak. OLIVIA DOMINIQUE/U.S. AIR FORCE
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Air Force is second service to suspend fitness testing because of coronavirus

The Air Force has suspended all fitness testing until June because of the coronavirus emergency, it said Thursday.
In an October, 2019 photo, sailors at Pearl Harbor participate in new physical readiness test events as part of Navy Physical Readiness Test Evaluation Phase II. AJA B. JACKSON/U.S. NAVY
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Navy halts spring physical fitness tests due to coronavirus

Sailors who were getting ready to take their physical readiness test in the spring will now have more time to practice their pushups after the Navy canceled the assessments due to the coronavirus outbreak, the service announced Wednesday.
Good dental hygiene is essential to keeping the armed forces healthy. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Kyle Gladding, from Montgomery, Alabama, assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford's dental department, prepares a patient for a dental x-ray. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brigitte Johnston)
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Total Force Fitness advice you can sink your teeth into

Mouths have many uses in the military. They give service members energy by being the gateway to a healthy diet. They turn words into commands on the battlefield.
Spending time with your dog is a great way to work on the eight pillars of Total Force Fitness. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, regular walking or playing with pets can decrease blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and triglyceride levels. Pets can also help manage loneliness and depression by providing companionship. (Courtesy photo)
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The benefits of dog walking

Did you know that spending time with your pooch is a great way to work on the eight pillars of Total Force Fitness? While National Walk Your Dog Month is over, the health benefits can last all year long!
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Kadena Exchange’s BE FIT gear helps Kadena shoppers focus on fitness

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service at Kadena is providing Airmen and the military community with the tools needed to stay ready and resilient in the new year.
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Camp Foster Exchange’s BE FIT gear helps Camp Foster shoppers focus on fitness

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service at Camp Foster is providing Marines and the military community with the tools needed to stay ready and resilient in the new year.
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28 Varieties of Sushi You Have to Try!

One of the more popular sushi forms found in Japan is the nigiri, which is a simple pressed rectangle of rice (shari) topped with a piece of fish or other ingredient (neta).
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Okinawa restaurant offers classic taste of American-style chicken wing

The Wing King in Chatan is popular spot for anyone craving that classic taste of American-style chicken wing.
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Must-try tasty and fluffy waffles at CC’s in Chatan

The restaurant has a cozy feel, and the fact that it is handmade likely has a lot to do with the warm atmosphere.
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Where to get tasty taco rice on Okinawa

Nothing says fast food in the south of Japan like “tako-raisu!” And 2020 marks the 36th birthday of this signature Okinawan dish, according to local lore.
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Enjoy beefy burgers at Okinawa's Hilly Valley Jr.

A trip to Hiji Waterfall will most likely mean a hike of one hour and 20 minutesl. If you are planning to go there, it would be a good idea to replenish your energy before starting a long hike.
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The Bros on Okinawa hooks you up with tasty signature sandwiches

Americans may be hard to please when it comes to sandwiches. Every U.S. state has its signature sandwich, and individuals often have their own favorites.