AFMC promotes ‘Be Active’ physical activity challenge Published April 11, 2016 By HQ Air Force Materiel Command WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- During April and May, Air Force Materiel Command will promote its 'Be Active' Team Challenge. Be Active is a command-wide initiative designed to help the AFMC workforce increase physical activity levels and heighten awareness of proper back care. Participants will receive a free copy of the Mayo Clinic's "Wellness Solutions for Back Pain" DVD at the official check-in. Civilian Health Promotion Services will conduct the challenge. How to participate in the Be Active Team Challenge: · Enroll online at http://www.afmcwellness.com/ through April 20. Participate as an individual or choose one teammate to keep you motivated. · Attend a Body Mass Index check-in between March 28 and April 20. Print and bring your Be Active confirmation email to the check-in to finalize enrollment. You will receive the "Wellness Solutions for Back Pain" DVD at this visit. · Perform physical activity and log your minutes on the http://www.afmcwellness.com/ Activity Log from April 11 through May 24. · Attend the CHPS education class, "Building a Healthy Core" between April 11 and May 24. · Attend a BMI check-out between May 31 and June 10. To be eligible for the completion award, participants will need to: · Enroll in the Be Active Team Challenge · Attend both BMI check-in and check-out · Perform and log at least 720 minutes (12 hours) of physical activity · Attend "Building a Healthy Core" class from CHPS staff Participants who complete the Be Active Team Challenge requirements will receive a FREE Pressure Point Massage Roller from CHPS. Contact your physician before beginning any physical activity program to be sure it is safe. For more information, visit http://www.afmcwellness.com/ or call the local CHPS team at 582-6817.