Fitness and Performance Centers

Holistic Health and Fitness represents a cultural shift from the industrial scale approaches of the past where massed formations received the same training in a one-size-fits-all approach.  –FM 7-22 Holistic Health and Fitness

Indiana Holistic Health and Fitness (INH2F) works to train, elevate, and retain the readiness of the force through integrated and standardized programs that empower soldiers and their families to live sustainable healthy lifestyles.

Our performance centers adhere to evidence-based programs and leverage the very latest in physiological assessment technologies to produce dynamic, personalized health and wellness plans for Guardsmen. These plans are designed by our health educator staff to assist clients in achieving specific long-term lifestyle goals.

The program uses body composition analysis, resting metabolic rate testing, V02 and strength measurements, coherence measurement of stress, individual coaching, wellness classes and general wellness education to assist clients in reaching their goals. Whether you’re struggling to achieve your wellness goals or are already a fitness expert, we’ve got something for you.

Five Domains of H2F

The five domains of the Holistic Health and Fitness program build the Army’s readiness goals and are based on the principles of optimization, individualization and immersion. The goal is to improve each soldier’s physical lethality and mental toughness by linking physical readiness, nutritional readiness, mental readiness, spiritual readiness and sleep readiness.H2F is designed to optimize the soldier’s personal readiness, reduce injury rates, improve rehabilitation after injury and increase the overall effectiveness of the Total Army.

Army Combat Fitness Test

The Army Combat Fitness Test is the assessment for the physical domain of the Army's Holistic Health and Fitness System. As a general physical fitness test, an age and gender performance-normed scoring scale will be used to evaluate a soldier’s physical fitness. Indiana National Guard H2F staff and facilities are here to help. Trainers are assigned to battalions across the state and can aid in individualized workout plan development, stretching techniques, as well as specific focus and improvement areas.

ACFT TRAINING RESOURCES

ACFT events and standards can be found at www.army.mil/acft. Each event is detailed with a video demonstration, proper techniques, safety tips and focused exercises to train for success in each event. H2F coaches are available to provide coaching, mentorship and guidance when conducting your individual PT and ACFT preparation. The TeamBuildr App is currently available on a limited basis. The App allows your trainer to load specific workouts, make change recommendations and track progress. If you are interested, contact your H2F Coach. Master Fitness Trainers are encouraged to work along side your H2F Coach to develop the most effective training plan that can be implemented at your units operational tempo.

Wellness Education, Training and Counseling

Our health educators work with you one-on-one to discuss the results of your assessments and to set your goals. All your encounters at our performance centers are documented and securely stored locally in your client folder, which we provide for your use to work toward improving your wellness. At your request, we’ll provide your assessment results and your fitness plan to your physician. We offer classes on topics including tobacco cessation, basic ways to raise your metabolism, stress education, sleep improvement and Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) essentials.