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Get started on improving your physical fitness
The job has become more physically demand- ing. And there are injury risks at every turn. There
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Here are some questions I often hear about how to get started on a fitness pro-
I’ve always wondered if working with a personal trainer will help me get going. What are the benefits of working with a personal trainer vs. just going to the gym and working
out on my own?
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Officers to work on their fitness and make sure their bodies can hold up to the daily grind and beyond.
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Personal Fitness
Exercise benefits from details a personal trainer would know that can ensure your safety within the workout and for the long term. Exercise is a science to me, and the details matter. Adjusting form and tech- nique, knowing when to stop a set, adjusting the difficulty of an exercise and how much rest is required are all parameters I take with each client. These details will help a person reach
their goals effectively and safely.
What improvements/results can I expect in working toward better fitness?
Whether you are working with a trainer or on your own, my hope is that there is an increase in energy throughout the day, that your body feels better when moving, skeletal muscle and bone density increase and metabolism increases, which may have the body reduce fat percentage. These are only a few of the benefits that consistent exercise provides. d
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and answers about what you can do to keep your body ready and healthy for the job and beyond.
How can working out and achieving better fitness help me on the job?
A fitness program can create structure and arrange exercis- es and workouts to reach your goals more effectively. Exercise can be the best medicine for anyone when prescribed in the right amount and done correctly. This being said, increas- es in strength, aerobic endurance and management of stress are benefits officers will experience with regular exercise. Your ability to make split-second decisions will be more concise fol- lowed by your body’s physical ability to react when needed.
I haven’t worked out in a while, but I know I need to. How do I get started?
First, think of a goal or goals you would like to achieve. It can be as simple as feeling better, or as detailed as passing your next police fitness test. Once you’ve established this, then you can look into options like hiring a personal trainer, attending group exercise classes, working out with a friend or using You- Tube video workouts. My recommendation is to hire a personal trainer, one who can design a workout program specific to your needs. Your trainer can teach you and be more precise with each exercise set up so that it complements how you move.
I’ve tried to get on a fitness program in the past but failed. What can I do to get on a program and stay on one that works?
When I hear someone say, “I am motivated to get back in shape.” I ask them: “Are you committed?” Commitment means that when obstacles get in the way, such as your way of life, you still make time to work out. Think of short-term goals like being able to play softball during the summer, but also think of long-term goals such as being in good shape after you retire. Goals will help you stay focused.
One of my problems in maintaining a fitness program is that my shift keeps changing. How do I handle this and how do I find the time to get on a regular program?
A police officer’s job is no easy task, especially with handling life-threatening situations and quick-decision making. Your job requires adaptation in situations. When your shift adjusts, then you adjust your workout accordingly. The amount of workout time may change to a shorter duration, but that is OK. This goes back to commitment and making exercise a priority in your life.
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Schab Fitness
Exercise Specialist and Personal Fitness Trainer for Chicago Police Officers Able to design exercises based
on how you function and help you progress toward your goals
Range of Motion Assessment
Obtain more detailed information on how joints move, based upon the quality and quantity of motion
Positional Isometrics
Awake and stimulate muscles not doing their job in maintaining a joint to create better motion, stability and recovery for your body
100% attention to you in each session!
Brian Schab RTSm, MAT Jumpstart Trainer schabpersonal@gmail.com 708-227-2695 www.schabfitness.com
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