Sports & Fitness

Understanding cardiovascular risks to first responders

Because we know how high the risk is for first responders, we must be diligent in detecting and preventing cardiac disease

N.J. state trooper may be fastest LEO in the U.S.

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Alan Laws took home four gold medals at the U.S. Police and Fire Championships in June

Today’s early intervention systems do more than identify risks and problem officers

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Tyler Technologies

Your EIS can be a proactive tool to promote officer health and wellness, enhance transparency internally and externally, and help achieve agency goals

Are you fit for SWAT? Test yourself with these 8 physical fitness exercises

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Too many officers start out in top condition but allow their physical fitness to diminish

Wis. university PD wants to revise fitness test to recruit more women

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The department is working on a new exam with more “functional” movements, like a body drag and jumping over walls

Calif. police department creates wellness team to help its officers thrive

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It’s not just about eating right and exercise; the wellness team also focuses on the mind-body-soul connection

U.S. Police & Fire Championships return to San Diego in June

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Move over, Olympics. Registration opens Feb. 15 for this competition for first responders

Canadian police officer heads to Beijing Olympics to referee hockey

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When she’s not on the ice, Justine Todd works as a use-of-force instructor in Ontario

30 days to a new you: Take Police1's better health challenge

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There’s no denying that policing takes a toll on officer health; this 30-day challenge can help you get your life back

Philly cop quits his job to become a full-time UFC fighter

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"I was going to live a fulfilled life [as a cop]," said Chris Daukaus. "But I didn't want to have a 'what if' moment"

New line of physical training sandbags provide tactical athletes a weighted solution to train anywhere, anytime

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Comfortable, efficient and duty-specific weighted fitness equipment for the tactical athlete

This police training focuses on health, de-escalation and tactical skills

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A comprehensive program combines strategies used by law enforcement trainers, pro athletes, doctors and use of force experts

How to achieve 'functional fitness'

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No matter what kind of shape you’re in, what’s important now is to prepare for the fights and foot pursuits that are sure to happen on your next shift