U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Timothy Erdmann cycles on a stationary bike during a boot camp challenge on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., June 9, 2012. The challenge was held in the fitness center and pushed competitors to their limits. Erdmann, 916th Maintenance Squadron superintendent, is from Menasha, Wis. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Nieves Camacho/Released)
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Timothy Moreland (left) and Mike Unden pose for a photo after a boot camp challenge on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., June 9, 2012. Moreland competed for 2 hours and 47 minutes, outlasting 13 other competitors, to capture first place honors. Moreland, 916th Aerospace Medicine Squadron health services superintendent, is a native of Hollywood, Fla. Unden, 4th Force Support Squadron military fitness specialist, is from Wichita, Kan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Nieves Camacho/Released)
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Timothy Moreland (left) increases resistance on a stationary bike during a boot camp challenge on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., June 9, 2012. The event was held to test the physical limits of all who attended. Moreland, 916th Aerospace Medicine Squadron health services superintendent, is from Hollywood, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Nieves Camacho/Released)
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Timothy Erdmann performs push-ups during a boot camp challenge on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., June 9, 2012. The circuit training challenge involved upper and lower body, including abdominal exercises, each lasting one minute. Erdmann, 916th Maintenance Squadron superintendent, is from Menasha, Wis. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Nieves Camacho/Released)
by Airman 1st Class John Nieves Camacho
4th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
6/26/2012 - SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- A three-hour boot camp challenge was held at the fitness center here to test the level of participants' endurance, June 9.
The challenge consisted of circuit training and cycling on a stationary bike. Both sessions lasted 30 minutes in the first hour, then 15 minutes each hour the remainder of the contest.
"I am very excited by the turnout," said Mike Unden, 4th Force Support Squadron military fitness specialist. "It's really nice to see the top notch athleticism of the Airmen who have really been pushing themselves for the last year."
The circuit training exercises consisted of one minute upper and lower body, including abdominal exercises, in addition cycling was performed on a stationary bike.
Contestants who failed to maintain consistent motion for five seconds were eliminated.
"It was very challenging," said Chief Master Sgt. Timothy Erdmann, 916th Maintenance Squadron superintendent. "It's a great way to test your stamina and fit to fight level and it's great working out with coworkers and peers."
After 2 hours, 47 minutes, Senior Master Sgt. Timothy Moreland, 916th Aerospace Medicine Squadron health services superintendent, won the competition.
"I am extremely pleased," Moreland said. "I came in here hoping to do my best, so coming in first is just icing on the cake. At the end my shoulders were giving out but I wasn't about to give up."
For more information on fitness events, contact the fitness center at 919-722-0408.
