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RAF Alconbury hosts Get Fit Challenge

By Senior Airman Chase Sousa, 501 Combat Support Wing Public Affairs / Published January 31, 2018

Children and Youth Center staff play a game of indoor soccer at RAF Alconbury, United Kingdom, Jan. 26, 2018. The sport game is part of a Get Fit Challenge where children and adults exercise while also maintaining a fun and engaging experience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chase Sousa)
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Children and Youth Center staff play a game of indoor soccer at RAF Alconbury, United Kingdom, Jan. 26, 2018. The sport game is part of a Get Fit Challenge where children and adults exercise while also maintaining a fun and engaging experience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chase Sousa)

A child draws a picture at the Youth Center at RAF Alconbury, United Kingdom, Jan. 26, 2018. The drawing was part of a Get Fit Challenge which focused on all aspects of health. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chase Sousa)
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A child draws a picture at the Youth Center at RAF Alconbury, United Kingdom, Jan. 26, 2018. The drawing was part of a Get Fit Challenge which focused on all aspects of health. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chase Sousa)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brittani McClure, 423rd Medical Squadron technician, speaks to children about stress management at the Youth Center at RAF Alconbury, United Kingdom, Jan. 26, 2018. The coaching session was part of a fitness initiative to increase health in all areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chase Sousa)
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brittani McClure, 423rd Medical Squadron technician, speaks to children about stress management at the Youth Center at RAF Alconbury, United Kingdom, Jan. 26, 2018. The coaching session was part of a fitness initiative to increase health in all areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chase Sousa)

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RAF Alconbury, United Kingdom -- Combining fitness and education at the same time is a combination that could lose anyone’s interest but the youth center proved it interesting through the Get Fit Challenge.

The challenge consisted of rotating stations and involved games like indoor soccer and interactive board games as well as an educational smoothie bar and meditation room.

More than 30 participants, ranging from children to adults, were involved in the challenge.