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FIRE FIGHTER FITNESS

With a re-energized focus on fitness within the Fire Department, this section is designed by and for the members of IAFF Local 1311.  As we get this program and web pages up and going, please write to us with any ideas, questions, comments, or suggestions. 

Lainy Dill, ATC
edill@baltimorecountymd.gov
410-916-2075

Summer's here.  Have you started your diet yet?  DON'T STARVE your body; the results will be the opposite of what you want to accomplish.  Visit PreventDisease.com to calculate your BMR and AMR (and determine your ideal caloric intake). 

Please visit:

• Fitness Tips from A to Z, compliments of AOL:  Just because it's colder outside, doesn't mean you have to cut back on burning calories or getting in a killer cardio routine.

• Calcium -- the best sources for you

• Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2005 edition (most recent available)

• Fitness Charts -- to help you keep track of your progress (click on Charts here or scroll down)

• Fitness Discounts -- special reduced rates at local gyms to help you get fit

• Fitness Events -- upcoming walks, races, and more to help keep you in shape

• Fitness Links -- quick clicks to online magazines, info on nutrition, strength-training, and more

• 40 Flat Belly Foods from Prevention Magazine -- Mix and match these low-cal, energizing options to create your own perfect meal plan that'll slim you down for summer.

• Health/Science -- the Baltimore Sun's calendar of events, classes, exercise programs, screenings, & support groups

• Heart/Lung Scans -- City Fire Officers Union President shares his experience, and encourages every member to get a heart/lung scan no matter how healthy and fit you think you are.  *More links below, under Announcements.

• Heart Disease -- "Coronary-heart disease is the leading cause of death among U.S. fire fighters," as reported in Newsweek, 03/21/2007 (Thanks for sharing this, Chief Kuruc!)

• Heart Disease -- article from the New England Journal of Medicine, 03/22/2007 (Thanks for sharing this, George Drees!)

• Stroke -- Recognizing the signs with the simple STRoke system

• Total Body Tune-Up from Men's Health Magazine -- Tap into the power of your hormones to end the day slimmer, stronger and smarter than the next guy.

• Trans Fats -- read all about 'em here ... and then be sure to read those labels!

• *New!  Weight Management -- visit Revolution Health for help and tips on weight loss and management, diets, etc.

• Wellness -- info and links to medical information (heart &  lung scans, chiros, etc.)

Miscellaneous Announcements (may also be found on other pages):

Updated 03/19/2008

UNION MEMORIAL offers discounted HEART and LUNG scans at a cost of $75 each (total cost just $150).  Call 877-744-3278, or visit www.unionmemorial.org/npt.cfm?id=555967.  These can be performed on the same day during the same visit.

FRANKLIN SQUARE HOSPITAL also offers discounted HEART and LUNG scans at a cost of $100 each.  Call 443-777-7900 to schedule your appointments (must be done in separate appointments). 

GREATER BALTIMORE MEDICAL CENTER offers FREE SKIN and PROSTATE screenings.  While free, registration is still required.  Leave a message at 443-849-3080, or visit http://www.gbmc.org/calendar/screenings/index.cfm.  During April GBMC will offer FREE Oral Screenings (date tba).  GBMC also offers LUNG CT scans, currently $250. 

GBMC FREE Screening 2008 Schedule, 6701 N. Charles Street:

• Prostate:  3/4, 3/18, 4/8, 5/6, 6/3, 9/23, 10/21, 11/18

• Skin:  4/29, 5/20, 6/17, 9/9

• *Lung CT:  2/9, 5/10, 8/9, 11/8 ($250)

HEARTSAVERS, located at 110 W. Timonium Road, is offering "a special discount rate of 50% off their combined HEART and LUNG scans ... to the Fire Fighters of Baltimore County."  Please see the attached letter for more details.

LIFELINE SCREENING offers a complete WELLNESS Package (all 4 screenings listed below) for only $129.  Non-invasive, completely painless screenings using Doppler Ultrasound techniques:  (1) Stroke Screening / Carotid Artery; (2) Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening; (3) Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening; and (4) Osteoporosis Screening.  Call 800449-2350 or visit http://www.lifelinescreening.com/Pages/index.aspx.

09/14/2007

Interesting write-up in the current issue of Fortune Small Business magazine on health care and health insurance.  You may want to read about this if you are overweight, out of shape, have bad health habits ... or work with anyone who does.  We're not saying it will happen here, but ... it's an interesting article nonetheless.

02/09/2007

ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL offers a free online test you can take now to help figure your chances of having a heart attack.  It only takes a few moments ... and could save your life!

02/02/2007:

An interesting site to visit, dedicated to "Promoting good health through the preventive maintenance approach" (but much more fun than it sounds) from Edmond Health. 

Also, here are some more Life Expectancy Calculators (just to keep you on your toes!):

• From MSN Money

• From the U of PA

• From Living to 100

• From Life Expectancy.com

01/08/2007:

It's certainly no guarantee, but clicking on the Longevity Calculator will at least get you thinking about how your lifestyle choices can affect your lifelong expectancies.  This Calculator is based on a quiz Harvard Medical School researchers Thomas Perl, M.D. and Margery Hutter Silver, Ed.D. developed to help you calculate your life expectancy. The quiz was developed after a rigorous study of 150 centenarians.  (Thanks to Al Brown for sharing this interesting site!)

12/19/2006:

For a list of FITNESS CENTERS that offer DISCOUNTS for fire fighters, please click here!  Don't wait to make your New Year's Resolution:  join now and beat the rush!!!! -- Just added the YMCA!

12/14/2006:

Keep track of your FITNESS PROGRESS with these three charts:

• Strength Training Log

• Aerobic Activity Log

• Daily Food Log

11/13/2006:

Dr. Steven Baron, a a chiropractor located at 405 Frederick Road in Catonsville is offering all Local 1311 members FREE first-day services (value up to $350) from November 13-24, 2006.  Please call 410-744-8800 to schedule your visit.

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this page last updated 06/27/2008