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Celebrity fitness tour visits Southwest Asia

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  • By Senior Airman Necole Mullens
  • 379th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs
SOUTHWEST ASIA --  Celebrity health and wellness expert Jillian Michaels visited the base June 9-11 to meet servicemembers, tour the base, and conduct 60-minute bootcamp-style workout sessions as part of the USO Fitness Tour.

In addition to Ms. Michaels, a former "The Biggest Loser" co-trainer, the tour included celebrities such as fitness guru Marco Borges and media personality Celines Toribio.

Some servicemembers said that working out celebrity-style was more than what they bargained for.

"The workout was extremely difficult," said Master Sgt. Glenn Maddock, Combined Air Operation Center liaison officer. "We're always making fun of the guys on The Biggest Loser and let me tell you those guys are no joke. If they make it through 30 minutes with her, they can make it through anything."

The trainers, in turn, were impressed by the efforts of the servicemembers and the mission they complete daily.

"I have a newfound level of respect," Mr. Borges said. "Not that I ever took what you guys do for granted but it's just the amazing attitude, the personalities, the inspiration, the dedication, the passion that you guys work with is something to really be admired. It's a great feeling to be here. I'm honored."