How to Stay Fit for the Job

To be an efficient Police Officer physical fitness is a priority. Maintaining your fitness level to meet the requirements of the department takes time and dedication. A key component of

overall fitness is diet. Diet makes up about 80 percent of becoming fit and maintaining fitness. Several foods to consider for a healthy lifestyle that will increase health and fitness for officers is lean chicken, premium steak cut, brown rice, and green vegetables. Consistency with a proper diet will increase the likelihood of staying fit for the career. The other component will be physical exercise. Since the job of a Police Officer is strongly geared toward patrolling, cardio would be one of the best exercise to maintain your fitness levels high. To increase your cardio vascular system run long distances and time your self, high intensity short distances runs will increase speed. Push ups and sit ups are good exercises that will work on your chest and triceps, the sit ups will work on your abdominals. The physical fitness tests that most departments test are push ups, sit ups, and a distance run.