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irish assassin
Strength training, cardio and lung capacity are the general norm. Go for jogs/runs and when you get where you can do good distances without getting winded start running with either a gas mask or swimmers mask and snorkel on. Looks and sounds goofy but it helps build lung capacity and endurance. Lots of departments actually require you to do part of the test with your mask on. Ankle weights are also a good idea. Work on full body strength...
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Wellness in Corrections
Hello and Happy New Year! Our topic for this month is Wellness and Health Issues. I am sure many of our colleagues made their News Year’s resolutions. The next question becomes how many are still abiding by their resolutions. Also, the media reports one of the top resolutions is health changes. Regardless if you made this resolution or not, now is the time to do a health assessment. Way too many corrections personnel face daily health issues and, unfortunately, many are not doing much to improve their health. .. read full story
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