Stand-To!- Army Physical Fitness Research Institute Opening at Fort Leavenworth; Jan. 7, 2009

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SENIOR LEADERS ARE SAYING
“While at Command and General Staff College, I ask each of our  
students to do three things (reflect, rebalance, and refocus). For  
many the rebalancing of their lives is the most difficult especially  
in their physical fitness. This program will help them to do just  
that by providing not only an assessment but also a road map for  
physical fitness and wellness, both of which are crucial in our  
Soldiers today and tomorrow.”

- Lt. Gen. William B. Caldwell, IV, commander, Combined Arms Center  
and Fort Leavenworth

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"The expansion of APFRI's leader education program at CGSC reflects  
the Army's commitment to healthy, fit and strong leaders who will  
sustain healthy, fit and strong Soldiers."

-Maj. Gen. Robert Williams, Army War College commandant
TODAY'S FOCUS
Army Physical Fitness Research Institute Opening at Fort Leavenworth
What is it?

On Jan. 7, 2009, the Army Physical Fitness Research Institute (APFRI)  
will open the doors to its new satellite facility at Fort  
Leavenworth, Kan. APFRI is the Army's center for leader education in  
health and fitness through research, education and outreach.

In 1982, the commander of Training and Doctrine Command directed the  
establishment of APFRI in Carlisle, Pa., to develop a comprehensive  
health and fitness program for senior officers studying at the Army  
War College. A key focus was to reduce the risk of cardiovascular  
disease. In 2006, Gen. William Wallace, commanding general, TRADOC,  
directed APFRI to expand their program to the U.S. Army Sergeants  
Major Academy. Through the years, the APFRI leader education programs  
evolved to address the complex interplay of leadership, health and  
fitness as a component of professional military education.
What has the Army done?

The Army has expanded the APFRI program to focus on the more than  
1,200 mid-grade officers attending the Command and General Staff  
College annually, as well as the staff and faculty of CGSC. APFRI has  
also opened its services to the family members of Soldiers in order  
to increase awareness and to allow families as a whole to implement  
healthy lifestyle changes.
Why is this important to the Army?

The Army is well known for its demanding and rigorous physical  
training, culminating semi-annually in a physical fitness test for  
all of its Soldiers. In the past, mid to upper level leaders have  
maintained the fitness level specified in the APFT, but have not  
necessarily focused on the “Formula for Fitness.” This formula  
focuses on linking leader development with an enhanced understanding  
of how nutrition, aerobic conditioning and strength training combine  
in relation to disease prevention and body composition, enhancing  
both endurance and resiliency for our leaders. The stress and  
challenges of leadership can lead to increased blood pressure and  
high cholesterol which could develop into more serious conditions  
like strokes or heart attacks.

The APFRI education process begins with an in-depth analysis of the  
individual's level of fitness and health, along with identified risk  
factors. The personalized and comprehensive assessment becomes the  
foundation for learning how to "reset" and "balance the Soldier"  
while reducing their risk for life-threatening illnesses. Leaders  
then take these lessons to teach, coach, and mentor their subordinate  
leaders into developing a new and healthier force.
Resources:

Army Physical Fitness Research Institute

United States Army Combined Arms Center Web site

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