Are You Healthy? Thinks about it!
February 22, 2007 – 12:49 pm
This week on CopCAST we will be telling you about a veteran officer of the St. Louis, Missouri Police Department who suffered a fatal heart attack after completing the department’s annual physical fitness test. Thinks about it!
This officer had been on the job for 30 years which meant he was probably about ready to retire and enjoy the fruits of his labors. Now he won’t get to enjoy the things that we all look forward to like doing the things he liked to do, seeing his kids get married and playing with his grandchildren. Thinks about it!
What are you doing to keep yourself fit enough to safely do your job and make it to retirement? Are you overweight and out of shape? Do you eat well balanced meals and avoid snacks? Do you exercise at least three days per week for a minimum of 30 minutes? Does your exercise routine include cardiovascular, strength and flexibilty exercises? Thinks about it!
If you work 25+ years as a criminal justice officer, you deserve to enjoy a long, healthy and happy retirement. Start by getting yourself back in shape. First, visit your doctor to make sure it is safe for you to being an exercise program. Next, start off slowly and build up over time. Just walking at a brisk pace is great exercise. Find a buddy that shares your goals and workout together. Pack your lunch and load it up with fruits and vegetables. You are in control of your body and what goes in to it. Thinks about it!