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Welcome to the CertifyFit blog, where we’ll be discussing all things physical fitness! Wherever you are on your fitness journey, you’ll find great tips & techniques here.

How Push-Ups Can Reveal Heart Attack Risk in Police Officers

Posted 3/4/2019

There are many ways to reduce your risk of having a heart attack, including exercising regularly, eating sensibly, maintaining a healthy weight, reducing stress, and not smoking.

Healthy habits are a great way to protect your heart, but how do you know if it’s working? Now maybe you can, and it will only take a couple minutes to find out.

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Staying Active in Winter: How to Exercise Outside in Cold Weather

Posted 2/27/2019

If you’re a die-hard outdoor enthusiast with it comes to exercise, winter weather can pose problems. Extreme cold, ice, sleet, wind, snow, and lack of daylight can all conspire to keep you on the couch.

You can always go to the gym, work out to an online video in your living room, or exercise inside if you’re lucky enough to have exercise equipment set up in your home, but if you prefer to exercise outside, cold weather doesn’t have to keep you sidelined.

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The Importance of Police Officer Wellness

Posted 2/8/2019

When you’re a police officer, your health and wellness is crucial. Not only does good officer wellness reduce on-the-job injuries and make you better able to respond to calls and perform your duties, it can affect all aspects of your life throughout your entire career and even after you retire from duty.

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