{"id":7712,"date":"2022-03-08T16:17:09","date_gmt":"2022-03-08T16:17:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=7712"},"modified":"2022-03-08T16:17:09","modified_gmt":"2022-03-08T16:17:09","slug":"exchanges-be-fit-live-workouts-pump-up-the-military-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2022\/03\/08\/exchanges-be-fit-live-workouts-pump-up-the-military-community\/","title":{"rendered":"Exchange\u2019s \u2018BE FIT Live\u2019 Workouts Pump Up the Military Community"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Exchange\u2019sDALLAS \u2013<\/strong>The military community can put in work each week with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service\u2019s fitness experts during \u201cBE FIT Live\u201d workouts on Facebook.<\/a><\/p>\n

Exchange BE FIT ambassador Roy Montez and Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Sonja Berry host the live workouts, typically airing Mondays at 11 a.m. Central, on the Exchange\u2019s Facebook page<\/a>. The sessions integrate interval training, core workouts, strength exercises and more.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Exchange started \u2018BE FIT Live\u2019 in 2020 to encourage staying active during the COVID-19 pandemic,\u201d Montez said. \u201cSince then, the weekly broadcasts have created a sense of community. And, best of all, the live workouts can be modified to adjust all fitness levels\u2014anyone can participate.\u201d<\/p>\n

Each broadcast begins with a warmup and workout overview. BE FIT ambassadors coach viewers throughout the workout and answer questions from the military community on the livestream feed in real time.<\/p>\n

\u201c\u2018BE FIT Live\u2019 is great for a quick workout in the office or at home,\u201d said Berry, the Exchange\u2019s assistant director for public health and food safety. \u201cMy own fitness levels have increased from the BE FIT workouts\u2014it\u2019s like having a free trainer every week.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Exchange\u2019s BE FIT program empowers Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians, Veterans and families to make healthy lifestyle choices.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Exchange is committed to producing programming for the military community that encourages a healthy lifestyle,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Osby, Exchange senior enlisted advisor. \u201cLive workouts are another way the Exchange keeps Warfighters ready and resilient year-round.\u201d<\/p>\n

Since 2020, Montez and Berry have led more than 80 virtual workouts. Episodes can be found on the Exchange\u2019s BE FIT Hub<\/a> page, YouTube<\/a> page and on Facebook <\/a>. Visit ShopMyExchange.com\/befit<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n

Facebook-friendly version:<\/strong> Want some #MondayMotivation? Work out with the @shopmyexchange fitness experts on \u201cBE FIT Live.\u201d Read more: https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-20o<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Since 1895, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (Exchange) has gone where Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians and their families go to improve the quality of their lives by providing valued goods and services at exclusive military pricing. The Exchange is the 54th<\/sup>-largest retailer in the United States. 100% of Exchange earnings support military communities. In the last 10 years, your Exchange benefit has provided $3.4 billion in earnings for critical military Quality-of-Life programs. The Exchange is a non-appropriated fund entity of the Department of Defense and is directed by a Board of Directors. The Exchange is a 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemorative Partner, planning and conducting events and activities that recognize the service, valor and sacrifice of Vietnam Veterans and their families in conjunction with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration. To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our website at http:\/\/www.shopmyexchange.com<\/a> or follow us on Twitter at https:\/\/twitter.com\/ExchangePAO<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Media Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Keiana Holleman, 214-312-6514 or hollemankl@aafes.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Follow the Exchange:<\/p>\n

Facebook:\u00a0 www.facebook.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n

Twitter:\u00a0 https:\/\/twitter.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n

Instagram: @shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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