Fit for Battle: The RAF's new Functional Fitness Championships
At RAF Cosford the very first Royal Air Force Functional Fitness Championships were held. The phys activities incorporate strength, mobility, balance, and coordination – to train aviators’ bodies for real-world combat demands. BFBS Forces News reporter Joe Hearne attended the championships and joins Lauren Mitchell for the lowdown.
🏋️ In this episode:
Squadron Leader Abi Bagshaw, Chair of the RAF's Functional Fitness Association shares how the competition first came about.
Corporal Chris Mowlam-Jones describes the competitive side of the phys challenges.
From sprinting into cover across…
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