90 at 90:Striving for results Published May 3, 2012 By Airman 1st Class Mariah Haddenham 36th Wing Public Affairs ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- Servicemembers at Andersen are motivated to improve their physical fitness test scores to 90 percent and above. Fitness does not come as easily for some as it may for others. Failing a PT test can have a negative affect not only moral, but on the workplace as well. Failing a PT test has always been a serious matter, but now, more than ever before, service members are serious about their fitness. "Now it seems members see the seriousness of it," Tech. Sgt. Jermey Lawley, 36th Wing Staff equal opportunity director, also in charge of wing staff PT testing. "Hopefully this is not only due to career effects, but because of the health effects as well." Servicemembers making fitness a more prominent aspect of their lifestyle are easily spotted around Andersen. "It's great seeing people around the base outside running and working hard," said Sergeant Lawley "I know it's not easy for most, myself included, but I see people starting to push through the initial discomfort and doubt, coming out on the other end as healthier, more confident Airmen." There are some servicemembers who believe they can achieve fitness within two months, just before their PT test. "Attempting to rapidly prepare rarely works," said Sergeant Lawley. "With testing every six months for members not scoring above a 90 and the serious repercussions of not passing, we all need to incorporate fitness into our daily lives and routines. Fitness testing is not going away, so we need to accept that fact and push ourselves to be physically fit 365 days a year." Effort and dedication to a routine make a difference when trying to diet, build strength or improve testing scores. "Members need to be pushing themselves daily," said Sergeant Lawley. "We must go above and beyond just doing push-ups, sit-ups, and the mile and a half run. That needs to be the minimum of what we do." Sometimes the best way to improve your fitness is to push your body out of its comfort zone. "To improve, you've got to overload, whether its strength or cardiovascular. You've got to go above and beyond what you are currently doing," said Bryon Hardy, 36th MDOS sports physiologist at Andersen. Improving fitness isn't easy for everyone, which is why Andersen has plenty of resources for servicemembers looking to improve their personal fitness level. "For those who struggle, use the resources that are available at the fitness center, health and wellness center, and your unit's physical training leaders," continued Sergeant Lawley. "I believe, outside of medical conditions, there are no excuses anymore for not being in shape."