2-3IBCT conducts Spartan Performance Triad

Photo By Sgt. Robert Parrish | Soldiers with 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, attend a briefing during the first Spartan Performance Triad, Dec. 8, 2015, at Camp Oliver, Fort Stewart, Ga. This was one of their initial briefings during the four-day Spartan Performance Triad, which included many classes focused on activity, sleep and nutrition.  

FORT STEWART, GA, UNITED STATES

12.08.2015

Story by Staff Sgt. Candace Mundt 

2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division Public Affairs

FORT STEWART, Ga. - Soldiers of 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, conducted a four-day intensive, interactive health camp known as the Spartan Performance Triad this week, at Camp Oliver, Fort Stewart, Georgia.

The triad focuses on three target areas and their respective behaviors, sleep, activity and nutrition, to improve individual Soldier performance, in addition to their family’s health.

“[A healthy lifestyle] should be a priority in every family, Army family, every command and every unit,” said Megan Amadeo, project lead at the Army Wellness Center on Fort Stewart. “The Army has put these three target areas as ways to improve readiness, make sure you’re ready for your next mission and create an Army Strong family.”

According to their website, the Fort Stewart Army Wellness Center provides free programs for Soldiers, retirees, their families and Army civilians to build and sustain good health. It empowers them to set their own health goals and achieve them with individualized plans, while addressing lifestyle changes for both the short and long term.

Each morning started out with physical training targeted to push Soldiers at their current fitness levels and teach them proper technique to avoid exercise induced injury. Nutritional experts carefully planned each meal the Soldiers were given. Additionally, the participants attended classes ranging from how to get good sleep, to meal planning, to the dangers of using supplements.

A majority of the 88 Soldiers in attendance were chosen to attend the triad based on an identified need for assistance meeting Army standards in relation to physical fitness tests and height and weight.

One Spartan, who achieved height and weight standards last month, elected to attend the training to learn more about positive habits and how to further improve his overall health and combat effectiveness.

“I came to the performance triad just to better myself, learn more about nutrition, and overcome what obstacles I have to face,” said Pfc. Jeffrey Novakovic, an infantryman with 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 2nd IBCT. Novakovic also expressed motivation to share what he learned at the triad with others in his unit and hopes the information will help them, like it has for him.

At this time, the brigade is planning to conduct additional triads on a regular basis, to ensure every Soldier who can benefit from the program has a chance to participate.

• Date Taken: 12.08.2015
• Date Posted: 12.10.2015 17:59
• Story ID: 184218
• Location: FORT STEWART, GA, US