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P Ed FLIGHT NEWS
Making the most of the warm weather! 1AMW working hard outdoors.
Overview
2022 was a busy year for BZN PEd Flt with the introduction of MyZone, new circuit classes and a complete gym revamp. 2023 promises to be an equally busy year with many plans for the PEd Flt already forecast and some new projects already underway. Some of these projects are included below with some important dates to remember also listed.
‘InBody’ Machine
The ‘InBody’ machine was a popular hit amongst most gym users last year and the PEd Flt are now happy to announce that the machine is here to stay! Gym users are able to use the machine as a method of tracking their training goals. The machine measures fat %, skeletal muscle mass, potential muscle imbalances and lots more! It is free to use for all gym users and if you are unsure how to use the machine or how to interpret the results of your scan, then a PTI will be happy to talk you through it!
Lunchtime Circuits
The participation in Lunchtime Circuits, is increasing each week and it is great to see following a few quiet years thanks to the pandemic. The circuits now follow a daily rota for the month, which means each session will have a different focus each lunchtime (so no more burpees back-to-back, Monday to Friday)! Timetables for the scheduled sessions will be published on the PEd Flt Facebook page every month, so make sure you check those out and plan your sessions accordingly!
New Body Pump Class
Introduced towards the end of last year, the new ‘Body Pump’ class is growing in numbers each week. Typically led by our Serco PTI (Amanda), the ‘Body Pump’ class takes place every Tuesday and Thursday. These sessions usually last no more than half an hour and are designed for personnel who want a slight alternative to typical circuit-based sessions. The primary focus is on developing strength endurance, so essentially using light(ish) weights for a high number of repetitions. To find out more, why don’t you come down and give one of the sessions a go yourself?
MyZone Update
MyZone was introduced last year and has been a massive hit ever since. Each month the PEd Flt run a competition for MyZone users with everyone who completes 1,300 MEPS within the month, entered into a draw. Whichever name that is randomly selected wins a £50 voucher! We plan on continuing the competition this year, so if you haven’t already, get yourself down to the PEd Flt and purchase yourself a MyZone Switch Band for only £30 (RRP = £160).
BZN PEd Flt are on Facebook! We use this page as our primary provider of information including upcoming events, gym closures/class cancellations and a whole lot more! The page allows us to reach out to a large audience to provide regular updates so make sure you head to Facebook and search for “RAF Brize Norton PEd Flt”.
Gym Feedback
We want to make your gym experience as user friendly as possible, so new to this year we have bought in an online feedback platform. If you have any feedback you would like to provide the Flt, such as new ideas, new equipment or how we could improve in general etc. please use the link below: https://forms.office.com/e/AhZHxXYAHz
CO’s Cup
Congratulations to C4i who were the overall winners of CO’s Cup in 2022! It just goes to show that you don’t have to win every event to be crowned champions overall, you just need to attend every event. This year, the CO’s cup will run on the last Wednesday afternoon of every month, rather than the format in previous years of it being run on the last Thursday. The events have already been announced for 2023 and follow the below schedule:
22nd Feb - Tag Rugby
29th March - Bowling
26th April – 5 a side football (Potential subject to change to 20th April if coincided with ISFL finals day)
31st May – Resilience Games
28th June – Ultimate Frisbee
26th July – Triathlon relay
30th August – Football Tennis
27th September - Dodgeball
25th October - Badminton
29th November – Quiz
Fingerprint System
As you may already be aware the PEd Flt have been examining other possibilities for Gym security as an opposed to the wristband system. We are delighted to confirm a fingerprint system will be introduced within the coming month. More details will follow with regards to refunding current wristband holders as well as inducting people onto the new system. For now, the gym will remain unlocked to still provide users 24/7 hours access to the facility. Make sure you are following the BZN PEd Flt Facebook page for future updates.
Sport Station Sport is still an important part of Service Life.
As we write this article the Sports Committee funding is being reviewed and the PEd Flt will be looking to support a wide range of disciplines for the 23/24 FY.
If you are interested in participating in a sport the OIC Sports list can be found on our SharePoint (or maybe you wish to start a new club?). Additionally, personnel can access a Sports Grant programme if they represent the Service and are required to contribute towards entry fees. A/WO Banks is the POC for all sports queries at BZN.
Feedback Quick Fixes
WiFi in the PEd Flt: We now finally have DBI WiFi in the PEd Flt and fitness suite facility which is free to use.
• Eleiko Bars for Olympic Weightlifting: Another request we had was for the inclusion of Eleiko Bars in the gym so that personnel could use them for Olympic weightlifting. Since this request we have added 5 Eleiko Bars to the fitness suite, with more bars potentially on the way, subject to a bid.
• Fitness Timetable Release: We had a suggestion that the Lunchtime Circuit timetable should be uploaded to Facebook at the start of every month so people could plan their sessions accordingly. Since then, we have published January and February’s timetable onto Facebook, with hard copies available at the front of the fitness suite. Music System: There have been numerous complaints about personnel using portable sounds systems to play their own ‘specific’ music during workouts. These have been removed from the gym and a new system is being investigated to play background music in the facility. Users who need music for motivation in the gym, can do so, by using their own headphones without disrupting other users of the gym.
• Gym Cleanliness: The PEd Flt are aware that the gym needs more regular attention wrt cleaning. A new rota has been developed with PEd staff and BZN contractors to ensure areas receive a deep clean at least once a week. This does mean that some areas will be out of use for these periods of cleaning. However, we will keep this to a minimum and will be advertised on Teams and Facebook once this is confirmed.
