BRADLEY LOGUE | 28 years old Constable, Proactive Crime Team, Sydney City Police Area Command Health, to me, encompasses the physical, mental, and social aspects of life. I have discovered that strength training helps me effectively manage life’s stresses, thereby contributing to my overall mental and social well-being. I’ve found that working out before my shift gives me the energy, I need to tackle the day, helping me maintain a consistent routine. A crucial factor, especially when dealing with shift work, is being flexible with your routine. When it comes to fitness, it’s essential to train hard and rest even harder. High quality sleep is a non-negotiable for maintaining good health and promoting effective recovery. REBECCA FRANK | 24 years old Constable, Proactive Crime Team, Eastern Beaches Police Area Command Health and Fitness is a very board and dynamic term, preached on in the workforce, and for good reason! From jumping fences, chasing crooks, and carrying your appointments (yes, 12kgs for 12hours) it’s easy to see why it’s so important. For me, fitness is not just a physical thing but mental thing too. Training has always been an important aspect in my life even before the Force, going back to high school I was often in the local gym. Now I see it as my mental release, a way to clear your mind and just focus on the next rep or the next exercise. It has become invaluable to me being able to leave work at work and take some time for myself. Training for me these days includes a weekly run club, strength and conditioning training as well as some Pilates. All these aspects of training have helped injury prevention, mobility, agility, stamina which all flow back to assisting in being operationally ready! Health in your 20s Steps to Better Health and Fitness | The Importance of Periodic Health Assessments 11
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