Fitlinxx, Fit 4 Life procedures clarified

Published Aug. 30, 2007
By Gerrity Fitness and Sports Center

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE -- Tinker fitness officials have noticed the need for clarification concerning how to get themselves into Fitlinxx and the "Fit 4 Life" fitness program and begin exercising to improve their health, fitness and over all wellness.
   According to Ben Gibson, fitness center director, the process is not complicated but probably some questions need to be addressed so that everyone is on the same page.
   To register into the Fitlinxx tracking system so that workouts can be documented: Fitlinxx registration is part of the step-by-step process of the Fit 4 Life program but YOU NEED NOT BE IN FIT 4 LIFE TO BE REGISTERED IN FITLINXX. Those wishing to be registered into Fitlinxx ONLY start at Step 4 on the Fit 4 Life website, https://wwwmil.tinker.af.mil/Fit4Life/.
   The Civilian Fitness Leader designated for your organization will register you into Fitlinxx based upon the Fitlinxx form you complete and send to them. The Fitlinxx system provides automatic tracking of your workouts when using the Fitlinxx accessible fitness facilities and can also be accessed to record manual logs of workouts performed away from the facilities. Once registered you will have access to Fitlinxx web site http://www.fitlinxx.com which allows you to log in workouts from your computer.
   To register into the Fit 4 Life program: To register as an authorized civilian employee and receive up to 3 hours per week on-duty time to take part in fitness development activities register into the program from your computer using the Tinker Web Home Page to get started. At the Tinker Home Page simply click the "Wellness Campaign", then click "Fit 4 Life" icon and then click "registration." A step-by-step process will provide all necessary information for registration and participation in the program.
   The 3705 Fitness Center is the designated "Home Site" for the Civilian Fit 4 Life program and Fitlinxx registration: When registered by a fitness leader, you will be designated as a "shared member" in the Fitlinxx system. If you wish to use another base facility and have access to that facility's Fitlinxx system you will need to contact a staff member where you want to exercise and have them load up a workout identifying the machines specific to that facility. You can do this in person or by phone by contacting the facility you want to use.
   If you need assistance in starting an exercise program: Contact your designated Civilian Fitness Leader. More than 150 individuals have received training in helping in this area. Your fitness leader should be your point of contact for any issues you need to address. There are simply not enough staff personnel at the fitness facilities to handle the volume of trying to address every person's needs.
   Additionally, the 3705 Fitness Center offers Tuesday and Thursday classes at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. by appointment to provide instruction in how to become acquainted with the equipment and the Fitlinxx system. For more information, call the 3705 Fitness Center at 734-4664.