Physical Fitness, Sports Month events aim to get people active Published April 24, 2014 By Holly Logan-Arrington Robins Public Affairs ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Robins Air Force Base's Physical Fitness and Sports Month calendar is packed with activities to keep people moving throughout the celebration. The Fitness Center has themed each week of May to highlight certain fitness areas. Themes include Warrior Athlete Week, Fitness Education and Competition Week, which will have events like a kick-off 5K; Bench Press competition; Wingman Swim Relay; Functional Fitness Combine; Water Polo Tournament; an Indoor Triathlon and more. Scott Peavy, Fitness Program coordinator at the Fitness Center, said fitness is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. "Fitness is one of the key ingredients to have a long, happy and healthy life," he said. "Putting the spotlight on it during the month of May helps to get people engaged and hopefully have them start taking an active approach in improving their quality of life." Editor's note: May Fitness Month will kick off with a 5K run at 7 a.m. Thursday. Each week will focus on a specific theme as it relates to Fitness including Fitness Education, Warrior Athlete, strength and cardio and competition weeks. For more information, contact the Fitness Center at 468-2128.