New Pentagon Channel Show Helps Make Troops ‘Fit for Duty’
By David Mays
Special to American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, June 4, 2007 – Hosts of a new show coming to the Pentagon Channel want to make troops hurt. They want to make them sweat. They want to push servicemembers’ limits. Above all, they want to ensure members of the U.S. military are “Fit for Duty.”
“Fit for Duty” takes viewers through a high-energy 30-minute workout led by servicemembers with expertise in fitness training. The show makes it simple to follow along and complete exercises demonstrated by the instructors. A military sports medicine physician also offers tips for preventing injuries and avoiding career-ending accidents during each episode of the show.
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“Fit for Duty” is one of the most technically challenging productions the Pentagon Channel has undertaken. A crew of 10 set up an elaborate field studio at Bolling Air Force Base, in Washington, D.C., to shoot the first dozen shows over a hectic three-day shoot schedule.
In the future, “Fit for Duty” producers hope to take the show to military installations across the country and around the world. “The Pentagon Channel is breaking new ground with this original program,” Langdon said. “Our channel has many news and information programs, but this is the first interactive program.”
“Fit for Duty” is just one of many lifestyle shows the Pentagon Channel plans to present soon. An upcoming military cooking show, “Combat Kitchen,” will introduce viewers to the “Grill Sergeant” who will “get you locked and loaded with some tasty meals,” Langdon said. “We will continue to develop programming deserving of those who keep and protect our freedom.”
“Fit for Duty” debuts June 18 on the Pentagon Channel. It will also be available via podcast and video on demand. For complete program schedule, check www.pentagonchannel.mil.
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