Tell us a little about your fitness/aquatics and professional background.
I started my transition to SFA at USAG Daegu moving from CYS Youth Sports to SFA to run the intramural program and the Camp Carroll Fitness Center.  USAG Humphreys is the third garrison I have been with SFA at.  After working at USAG Daegu for a little more than 3 years, I took a position at Joint Base Lewis McChord back stateside where I ran the Wilson Fitness Center on North JBLM.  After a year there I returned to Korea and took the position here at Humphreys at the Collier Community Fitness Center and now just been here over a year.

How long have you been with SFA?
5 years and 4 months.

What’s your favorite feature about the facility/facilities at which you are located?
That is easy, the enormous basketball court here at Collier.

What is something interesting about you people may not know?
I absolutely love to play basketball.  For the better part of my life there was nothing I enjoyed more than just to play basketball with friends.

What motivates you?
Competition motivates me.  I love to be the best at something and if I am not, I love the challenge of going against the best trying to improve and prove myself.

What’s on your workout or work music playlist?
Mostly 90s hip-hop mixed in with rock and country.

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Tell us a little about your fitness and professional background.
I’m an NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, a CrossFit Level 3 Instructor and Level 1 USAW certified. I’ve been Personal Training and instructing Group Fitness Classes for over 12 years now, having worked with a wide variety of people including teenagers, adaptive athletes and aging athletes, some in their 90s.

How long have you been with SFA?
While I’ve been with Family and MWR since 2019, I’ve been with SFA since 2020.

What’s your favorite feature about the facility at which you are located?
It’s no surprise that I love the functional fitness space with its wide variety of equipment and open floor space. I’ve heard of and personally seen the various ways the functional fitness areas have developed in location, size and offerings over the past few years. This iteration at least, the renovated space at Turner, feels like my second home. All of that being said, the staff/team at Turner are absolutely wonderful. They put up will all of my crazy ideas and requests and often help me in ways I don’t even see. I would not be able to do half of what I do without them jumping on board with me!

How do you workout, sweat and stay active?
I lift weights for strength and then lift weights faster for cardio. Just kidding, mostly… I follow the CrossFit methodology of Constantly Varied Functional Movement at relative High Intensity, incorporating lifting weights, gymnastics or bodyweight movements and monostructural modalities. I listen to my body and try to recover thoroughly including quality sleep, hydration, nutrition and mobility. My goal is longevity in and out of the gym, I want to be lifting weights in my 80s and 90s.

What got you into fitness?
My parents set a great example for me, running and playing sports themselves. My sister probably had the biggest impact on me. She trained crew in college, played rugby, basketball, tennis, ran and more. There was something about seeing her work really hard for something, through physical and mental challenges, that was both impressive and inspiring to me as a young woman.

What has been your fondest SFA memory, event or experience?
When people tell me how important this space was for them during their time at USAG Humphreys and when we help bring people together through our programs, it makes everything worth it.

What is something interesting about you people may not know?
If I knew I was going to be the bug-killer in my house, I would’ve renegotiated the pre-nup.

What motivates you?
Nobody cares about your health and wellness as much as you do. No one is going to put in the work except you. Seek resources, seek information, re-evaluate your own goals at least every 6 months, in various facets of your life, but take ownership.

I used to be motivated by beating the me from yesterday. Now, I’m more motivated by enjoying the process of improving, getting stronger, getting more mobile, getting faster, recovering better, laughing more and growing. The results happen as a by-product and it’s way more fun. I don’t want to be the same person I was two years ago and I hope two years from now I’m a better version of me. That’s not something that happens to you, you have to happen to life. I’m not stuck with obstacles, obstacles are stuck with me!

What makes you laugh? (Tell us a joke.)
What’s brown and sticky? A stick.

What’s on your workout music playlist?
Miley Cyrus, Jessie Reyez, Beyonce, Nicki Minaj, Doja Cat, Naika, Rosalia, Willow, Lolo Zouai, Drake, Labrinth, DaBaby…a hot mess express medley of artists.

What’s your go-to travel workout?
Eat as much food as I possibly can that I otherwise don’t have access to.

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Let's Meet a Recreation Assistant

Tell us a little about your fitness/aquatics and professional background.
I liked to play all kinds of sports, but it has been about 3 years since I properly studied and workout. It’s been a year and a half since I started Cross fit and doing weight training regularly.

How long have you been with SFA? SFA (Sports Fitness & Aquatics)
Last August, would make it 2 years for me.

How do you work out, sweat and stay active?
I plan to do weight training five times a week for two hours and cardio exercise for more than two times a week. I prioritize this plan in my daily life.

What got you into aquatics/fitness?
I started to exercise for my health concern. But I’m fascinated by weight training itself.

What has been your fondest SFA memory, event or experience?
The fitness events like the 5k Runs, Strong Man Series, Deadlift Competition, and Functional fitness events are my fondest memory because it is fun to see people who participated in the event enjoying themselves.

What is something interesting about you people may not know?
I am brighter, more positive and playful person than what most people think about me.

What motivates you?
This one quote: “I’m going to live better than yesterday’s me.”

What makes you laugh? (Tell us a joke.)
Hard work. If something makes me work hard, I smile more and laugh.

What’s on your workout or work music playlist?
It depends on how I feel when I work out, but I start with trap and bass music and end with ballad music mostly.

What’s your go-to travel workout?
I try to rest during my short trips, but if I travel for more than 3 days; I‘ll start body weight training or looking for a nearby gym.

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Let's Meet a Recreation Assistant at Turner Fitness Center!

How long have you been with SFA? 
에서  일하신지 얼마나 되었습니까?
I've been working with SFA for12 years, since 2008.
2008년부터12년 근무하였습니다

What’s your favorite feature about working the facility at which you are located?
당신이  배치된 직장에서 서  가장 좋은 점이 있다면 무엇입니까?
It's good to be an active, service professional.
활동적이고  서비스 직종이어서 좋습니다

How do you workout, sweat and stay active?
운동하고, 땀 흘리고, 활동적으로 유지하기 위해 무엇을 어떻게 하고 계시나요?
I do my best in what I do. [I work hard.]
내  하는 일에 최선을 다한다

What got you into fitness?
왜  수영/피트니스에 빠지셨어요?
Being able to do health and work at the same time. 
건강과  일을 동시에 할수 있는 점

What has been your fondest SFA memory, event or experience?
가장  좋았던 SFA와의 추억, 이벤트 , 경험은 무엇입니까?
SFA's picnic and company dinner. 
야유회와  회식

What is something interesting about you people may not know?
당신에  대해 사람들이 잘 모르는 흥미로운 점은 무엇입니까?
I am very friendly! 
친근한  모습

What motivates you?
당신에게  동기부여를 하는 것은 무엇입니까?
Being with the staff. Sharing a bond with each other. 
직원들과  함께. 서로 유대감 공유.

What makes you laugh?
당신을  웃게 만드는 것은 무엇입니까? 
[I pretend to] get coins while cleaning up. 
정리  중에 코인 득템.

What’s on your workout music playlist?
운동이나 일할떄 듣는 음악 재생목록은 무엇이 있습니까?
Youtube

What’s your go-to travel workout?
여행시에는 어떤 운동을 하시죠?
Jogging
조깅

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Let's Meet an Aquatics Lifeguard!

Tell us a little about your professional background.

USAG Humphreys has three pools: the Community Activity Center (CAC) Indoor Pool, Collier Indoor Pool and the Outdoor Pool. We, in SFA Aquatics, operate those three facilities. I have been working as a lifeguard since 2007. I first lifeguarded at Carribean Bay for three years. I was hooked after the charms of saving someone’s life. After that, I worked at Tedin Water Park (Cheonan) and at USAG Humphreys Outdoor Pool. Also I like to teach, so I have worked as a swimming and snowboarding instructor.

How long have you been with SFA?

I have been with SFA since 2014 as a lifeguard. 

What’s your favorite feature about the facility/facilities at which you are located?

I like the Outdoor Pool. Some parents look tired, but most of the people look happy to play at the Outdoor Pool and that makes me happy.

How do you workout, sweat and stay active?

Before I hurt my shoulder, I did Crossfit for two years. It was really good exercise. But I can’t enjoy CrossFit after having surgery. These days I try to find interesting workouts. Please tell me if you know of any workouts that might suit me well!

What got you into aquatics?

In college, I didn’t have any dream jobs. I just wanted to buy a scooter so I started working as a lifeguard. When I rescued someone for the first time, it left a very strong impression on me. I decided then on my occupation. My previous co-worker suggested to me that I should work at the USAG Humphreys Outdoor Pool. Based on this experience, I thought, “I can join the Humphreys SFA team.”

What has been your fondest SFA memory, event or experience?

About four years ago, CYS held a swim meet at the Outdoor Pool. That day was really hot. We supported the event with lifeguarding. I was all sweaty but all the lifeguards had to stay on deck. Eventually, the race ended and all of the people including parents, judges and event staff jumped into the water. It was hard, but it is an unforgettable memory. 

What is something interesting about you people may not know?

People think that my major is sports-related. Sports management is one of my majors, but my first major is computer and technology-related.

What motivates you?

Lifeguarding is not considered a frontline service. Nonetheless, some people say hello or thanks to me. I like that, it motivates me.

What’s on your workout music playlist?

During a workout, I like to listen to exciting K-Pop songs. When I went to a PSY concert, the performance was pretty impressive, so I usually put in PSY music. It makes me powerful!

What’s your go-to travel workout?

I feel free in the water, so I like to go to waterparks and beaches.

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Let's Meet one of Collier Community Fitness Center's Sports Specialists!

Tell us a little about your professional background.

Since I was a kid, I have liked sports. I played in various sports such as ice skating, Korean wrestling and Taekwondo. During my military service, I was on a special martial arts demonstration team. I also have referee licenses for basketball, soccer, volleyball, softball, boxing and more.

How long have you been with SFA?

I joined Family and MWR in November 1987. I worked for 20 years at Camp Long and Camp Eagle gym and have been at USAG Humphreys SFA for 13 years.

What’s your favorite feature about the facility at which you are located?

Collier Community Fitness Center is nicknamed Super Gym. It is really big and is the best place to exercise  with features such as basketball courts, a weight room, racquetball courts, saunas, and the indoor swimming pool.

How do you workout, sweat and stay active?

I usually enjoy biking and especially snow skiing for winter sports.

What has been your fondest SFA memory, event or experience?

There was a college basketball game held in Collier Community Fitness Center on November 2013, sponsored by the TV channel ESPN. I am proud that I was there to prepare and host the first US college basketball game in Korea.

What is something interesting about you people may not know?

I am an elder of a church with 3,000 members.

What motivates you?

When I see the physique of a guest who comes and exercises every day.

What makes you laugh?

My granddaughter’s smile. Her cooing makes me laugh.

What’s on your workout music playlist?

I mainly listen to old pop songs or Korean music.

What’s your go-to travel workout?

Every winter, I go skiing and camping with my family.

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Let's Meet the manager of Zoeckler Fitness Center!

Tell us a little about your professional background.

I have experience in various watersports and mountain sports, such as windsurfing, SCUBA diving, water skiing, rock climbing and skiing. I have won awards in racquetball competitions and enjoy being able to play in spring, summer, autumn and winter. And finally, in order to enjoy all of these things, I almost live in the Zoeckler Fitness Center.

How long have you been with Sports, Fitness and Aquatics?

I joined Family and MWR in January of 1999, and I have been with SFA the entire time.

What's your favorite feature about the facility at which you are located?

Zoeckler Fitness Center (Building 1296), right next to the Zoeckler Sports Field, has a variety of fitness equipment and fitness programs. It is in a really good spot near the main gate and Pedestrian Gate.

How do you workout, sweat and stay active?

To stay active I usually play racquetball in winter, replacing aerobic exercise. I usually use the Zoeckler track starting in April when the weather is warm. Other outdoor activities are for weekends.

What got you into fitness?

I served in the ROK Marine Corps Force Recon as a soldier before coming to Family and MWR SFA here. I learned a lot from the ROK Marine Corps Force Recon during my service. My wife was a modern pentathlon (fencing, swimming, riding, shooting and running) national team player, so my family and I enjoy various sports together.

What has been your fondest SFA memory, event or experience?

About 13 years ago, many worldwide U.S. Army bases participated simultaneously for and successfully had a World Guinness Record for the world's Largest Swimming Lesson. At that time, all USAG Humphreys community swimmers and some broadcasters were in the CAC Indoor Pool. I was the main swimming instructor. This is one of my memories that will not easily be erased.

What is something interesting about you people may not know?

I was an Interior Designer with a design firm in Seoul for several years back in 1993.

What motivates you?

When I see Soldiers exercising in the Zoeckler Fitness Center and on the Zoeckler Sports Field, it motivates me.

What makes you laugh?

We are living in crazy times... I use to cough to hide a fart. Now I fart to hide a cough.

And, what is the safest place to hide a body? The second page of Google.

What's on your workout music playlist?

I want to exercise when I hear K-pop. That's why I usually enjoy K-pop when I'm exercising or driving. Please listen to these songs at least once, "Saturday Night" by Son Dam Bi and "Fire" by BTS!

What's your go-to travel workout?

I do a different workout every season. Last winter, I went to Yongpyong Ski Resort on the top of Balwangsan Mountain. When I'm skiing, I always think that I need to do more squat workouts.

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Let's Meet Turner Fitness Center's Manager!

Tell us a little about your fitness, aquatics and professional background. How long have you been with Sports, Fitness and Aquatics?

I’ve been in the fitness industry for 25 years and with SFA for 20 of them.

What's your favorite feature about the facility at which you are located?

The basketball courts in Building 2063 (Turner Fitness Center) are being transformed
into a functional fitness space.

How do you workout, sweat and stay active?

I workout Monday through Thursday for about 2 hours. (Treadmill, bike and deadlift.)

What has been your fondest SFA memory, event or experience so far?

Last year, summer 2019, I saw and assisted the strongman competition. And I was really
surprised by the female strongman competitors. I workout and lift about 100 to 120 pounds
but I saw women attempting 150 to 200 pounds. I realized something about my workout
and I will try CrossFit this year because of it.

What is something interesting about you people may not know?

If I can, I want to get the CrossFit certificate.

What makes you laugh?

My co-workers make me laugh; Raina, Courtney, Joshua, Mr. Kim...

What's on your workout music playlist?

I like to listen to any Dance or Hip Hop music.

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Let's Meet SFA's Sports Coordinator!

Tell us a little about your sports and professional background.

My experience started while I served in the military as a KATUSA. I worked at the Sports/Fitness Center. I have worked in the sports arena for almost 40 years. I’m a certified referee for Basketball (International Association Approved Basketball Officials), Volleyball (United States Volleyball Association, Regional Referee), Softball (United States Softball Association), Soccer and Boxing (United States Boxing Association).

How long have you been with SFA?

I have been with Humphreys SFA since 1980.

What’s your favorite feature about the facility at which you are located?

I’m currently located in Collier but I am really looking forward to the conversion of the Turner Fitness Center basketball court.

How do you workout, sweat and stay active?

I stay active by refereeing Military, International and Military High School and Civilian sports. I referee different sports throughout Korea.

What got you into sports?

When I was serving as a KATUSA. I did a good job so my chief wanted me to continue working in sports.

What has been your fondest SFA memory, event or experience?

Many years ago we used to have a high level sports competition in Korea called the 8th Army Sports Championships. As of now there is no longer this level of championship in Korea, however the 8th Army Sports Championships were the best team or individuals from each area at the garrison level. There was a high level of sportsmanship and competitiveness from the Soldiers during that time. It was an exciting event to watch and an honor to host in Korea.

What is something interesting about you people may not know?

I like making my customers happy.

What motivates you?

I’m motivated by training my co-workers that are new to sports and fitness. I enjoy seeing them learn and grow in their jobs.

What makes you laugh? (Tell us a joke.)

It makes me laugh that some of my co-workers call me the Godfather.

A joke…

Q: Where can you find a tired pig?

A: 피곤해 (pronounced slowly "Pig On Hay." 피곤해 translates to tired in English)

What’s on your workout music playlist?

My playlist is mostly traditional Korean music.

What’s your go-to Holiday workout?

Walking.

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