SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii (May 04, 2017) -- The U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii Commander Col. Stephen Dawson and Command Sgt. Maj. Lisa Piette-Edwards visited the U.S. Army Health Clinic-Schofield Barracks (USAHC-SB) Army Wellness Center (AWC) to see firsthand the services that are offered to Soldiers and their families.
Before the tour began, Amber Mowry, the AWC Director, asked Dawson about his overall fitness goals.
"I want to live to be at least 100 years old," Dawson said.
The tour took place at the AWC building next to the Sgt. Smith Theater. It started with the BodPod, a machine that calculates body composition. Results show the percentage of fat mass verses fat free mass within the client's body.
"The initial BodPod assessment allows us to create a baseline and track progress that the client makes," Mowry said. "AWC services pair well with each other. For those engaging in aerobic exercise, the VO2 test provides heart rate training zones unique to the individual's cardiovascular fitness level. Exercising in proper training zones optimizes training outcomes and reduces the risk of injury."
Another popular service is the Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) test. The RMR is administered in a resting state and provides a baseline of the amount of calories that the body burns in 24 hours, if laying still. Estimated calorie expenditure from exercise and lifestyle is calculated and added to the RMR. Test results provided to the client outline a calorie range to stay within to either gain, maintain or lose weight.
The AWC is also home to the Biofeedback room. Biofeedback is a relaxation technique used to teach clients to control functions like heart rate to reduce stress and build resilience. Stress and strong emotions can cause or worsen health problems. The room, and full body massage chair, is designed to relieve stress as the client is coached through a series of stress relief techniques.
Nutrition plays a vital role in health; food is fuel, not filler. The AWC also offers nutritional classes to help clients achieve their health goals. This includes the classes: Meals in Minutes, Upping Your Metabolism, and Fueling for Health.
If you're interested in AWC services to help achieve health goals, call 808-655-1866 or stop by Building 647 right next to Sgt. Smith Theater on Schofield Barracks.
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