Variety, challenge key to warrior fitness

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  • By Staff Sgt. Luther Mitchell Jr.
  • 56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. --  If you're looking for warrior training, you can find it from 6 to 8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday at the Warrior Fitness Center at the Luke Air Force Base Bryant Fitness Center.
Matthew Corcoran, 56th Force Support Squadron fitness specialist instructor, teaches a variety of exercises as part of warrior training.

"The three areas we teach are pretty much gymnastics, weightlifting and endurance, with a lot of variations in those exercises, he said."

Corcoran teaches his students how to do everyday things more effectively such as lifting and pulling. Students also get the added benefit of better athleticism.

"My main focus is performance," Corcoran said. "I'm not really worried about ascetics, but that is one of the benefits of training if you work hard."

Some people are hesitant to participate because of stories of the difficulty of the workout, doubts they'll be able to do the exercise and possible injury, but Corcoran says there's nothing to fear.

"I have never had an injury," Corcoran said. "I know a lot of people are scared a little bit, but there is nothing to be scared of. You don't have to be at a certain fitness level to try it. I can modify training. I can help you meet your workout goals and make passing your PT test a breeze."

Stephan Sessions, Luke AFB Commissary assistant grocery manager, participates in warrior fitness training three times a week. He likes the variety of exercise.
"Every day is something new, and it's always challenging," he said.