Agency Sponsored Fitness

As of Thursday morning I still get to keep my 2% Fit Pay and get an extra paid off day.

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Originally Posted by SPD

Nice 121. :thumbsup:
Frankly, I think if someone tracked the numbers, the guys who work out regularly seem to have fewer injuries on duty than the ones who don't.

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Apparently it doesn't work in your case , shit magnet.;)

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Originally Posted by Captain America

Apparently it doesn't work in your case , shit magnet.;)

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:owned:

Yeah - well, not counting teeth and sensitive fleshy areas. I didn't lose work time on any of those.

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Originally Posted by Five-0

Fit test every six months. Up for grabs is 2% on top of your base pay and 8 hours of fit time (paid leave).

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Originally Posted by Five-0

As of Thursday morning I still get to keep my 2% Fit Pay and get an extra paid off day.

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What does your test consist of?

Ours is a car push, run, small obstacle course, run, and dummy drag. It's easy, but makes sure you can climb fences, get over walls, under stuff, through a window, etc.

Then of course we have to fight 13 ninjas and a midgett with a chainsaw. All while armed only with a plastic spoon. That part's a bitch.

Cooper Standards for pushups, sit ups, vertical jump, and 1.5 run or 1 mile walk(V02 Max by age, weight, heart rate).

Our agency has 1 main gym at our main office and several of the district offices has smaller gyms.. they are all maintained very well. We have 2 full time civilian fitness trainers who put on classes (nutrition, kettle ball, weight train, etc etc). Our training division has just recently (over the past 2 yrs) incorporated a "fit test" as part of our anual training. However it is not something they keep track of but it has opened alot of eyes for some of our more "robust" deputies. I consider myself very fortunate to work for the agency I work for... (I'm not butt kissing either :) )... We can workout as part of our dinner break but not on-duty as of yet. Our union is working on it.

I got my 2% this morning (same agency and test as Five-0)... As it stands we must pass at 60% performance (regular department standard for any deputy who wished to test) to stay on the tac team, but in the fall we will be required to make an 80% or better showing. Somehow my fat ass pushed out an all around 90% today, so I'm good for another 6 months.

I think offering on duty workout time would make a world of difference in physical fitness across the board in law enforcement, and I know it would for me.

Just a team atmosphere for the workouts would be huge. Getting paid for attending would just be gravy. Ask any fireman.