EMS Expo Pre-conference

Just finished my long 3 hour talk on fitness testing and injury prevention. Sadly only had 5-6 folks attend. We gotta get the word out responders, chance needs to occur in our profession, we need to be fit and well and not get hurt so often. Tomorrow has 2 90 min. talks, [...]

Progress in Iowa

Responders, I write this sitting in a hotel room in Ames Iowa.  I spent the day testing and then teaching corrective exercises to a great group of hospital based Paramedics.  It never ceases to amaze me that we can test for, determine and correct an injurious pattern before it becomes an injury.  We can also [...]

Short Attention Span

Sorry for my lack of posts lately.  I am preparing for a consulting job with a hospital based EMS agency in Iowa and then 3 lectures and meetings in Atlanta for the EMS Expo / FireHouse World / Enforcement Expo.
Fitness/Wellness Trends in Public Safety is approved for Law Enforcement Professional training credits through the Florida, [...]

EMS Expo / Fire House World / Enforcement Expo

Responders, please sound out if anyone will be at the expo in Atlanta.  I am giving 3 lectures, one a 3 hour pre-conference and 2 90 min conference talks.  I promise they will be very informative and fun.  If you read the blog please stop by and say HI.  I will be wandering the trade [...]

Pay more for Insurance if you are Obese!

It’s about time!

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Exercise Of the Week

Short and simple this week.  A great total body exercise that focuses on ‘extensor chain’ strength and endurance along with active flexibility and balance.  Remember to go slow, avoid momentum and do not use your back to stand up, use your leg and Hip.  As always 3 sets of 10-15.