Staff Sgt. Carmen Garrett performs situps before a run on the treadmill while Rudy Gravely stretches out before a strength training workout at the Fitness and Sports Center here Nov. 30. According to base fitness trainers, both cardiovascular training, such as running, and strength training workouts are important for overall physical conditioning and can help keep extra calories from becoming extra pounds during the holiday season. Sergeant Garrett is a vehicle dispatcher with the 437th Logistics Readiness Squadron Vehicle Management Flight and Mr. Gravely is a retired lieutenant colonel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Daniel Bowles)

Tech. Sgt. Fred Furches performs a set of 10 cable rows during a strength training workout at the Fitness and Sports Center here Nov. 30. Sergeant Furches makes time for the gym six days-a-week and wasted no time in getting back in the gym after Thanksgiving to keep on top of his fitness during the holiday season. Sergeant Furches is a training instructor with the 373rd Training Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Daniel Bowles)

Staff Sgt. Joshua Cox switches stations to watch a college football game while working out on a stationary bicycle at the Fitness and Sports Center here Nov. 30. Sergeant Cox performs individual physical training prior to leading trainees from the 373rd Training Squadron in unit physical training to ensure he is fit and able to lead the unit's training program. Sergeant Cox is a military training leader with the 373rd Training Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Daniel Bowles)

Airman 1st Class Randall Montgomery performs cable chest presses at the Fitness and Sports Center here Nov. 30. Airman Montgomery put the extra protein he ate from the three differently cooked turkeys he enjoyed with his family to good use during his strength training workout after Thanksgiving. Airman Montgomery is an aerospace ground equipment apprentice with the 437th Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Daniel Bowles)

Airman 1st Class Jeromy Hamilton performs tricep extensions at the Fitness and Sports Center here Nov. 30. Airman Hamilton enjoyed Thanksgiving with a sister in Atlanta and made sure to visit the gym after the holiday break to work off the extra calories from smoked Thanksgiving turkey he ate. Airman Hamilton is a crew chief with the 437th Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Daniel Bowles)