615 Staff go Head-to-Head in Initial Test

Wednesday, January 27th marked “Game On” for the Head-to-Head participants of the 615 Fitness Challenge. This year’s focus is on “Leading by Example” as such, 615 staff members lined up to complete in the Cadet Fitness Test – a test comprised of three basic exercises to ensure your physical activity level:

• Sit-ups – Timed under 60 seconds
• Push-ups – Consecutive without breaking form or rhythm (women can perform with bent knee support)
• 2.4km Run – Just aim to compete it (within a certain amount of time)

Capts Neil Wolthers (615 Commanding Officer), Sara Chappell (Administrative Officer), Doug Matheson (Training Officer) along with Lt Liam Mather (Standards Officer) and Civilian Volunteer Jenn Hollis lined up to “compete to complete” their initial test and gage their fitness level. All in an effort to meet AIC’s (Athletic Instructors Course) fitness standards. Read below for results:

	Sit-Ups	Push-Ups	2.4km Run
Capt. Wolthers	44*	29*	15:20
Capt. Chappell	41*	23	13:33*
Capt Matheson	47*	20	13:38
Lt Mather	57*	45*	12:04*
Jenn Hollis	44*	2	24:18
*Indicates at least minimum standard on the AIC test

AIC Minimum and Superior Standards as of 2010

	Men	Women
Sit-ups
Minimum	42	36
Superior	50	39
Push-ups
Minimum	29	25
Superior	31	26
2.4km Run
Minimum	Less than 12:15	Less than 14:45
Superior	Less than 11:15	Less than 13:45

So with those standards out of the way, it’s time for our competitors to set their goals.

Stay tuned…