Irregular Hours Police officers and other members of law enforcement don’t have the luxury of only working from 9 to 5. Over the years, working long, irregular hours certainly takes its toll. According to a professional study done by National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, police officers are four times more likely to sleepRead more
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Your Results and How They Impact Your Health Frequently we have our officers reach back out to us with questions about their lab numbers and how to interpret them. “I wish I could remember what they said about that thing that was bad on my lab data…” We hear it all the time. With thatRead more
Law enforcement professionals and first responders are at an increased risk when it comes to heart attacks and other cardiovascular issues. According to the Harvard School of Public Health, police officers face up to a 70% higher risk of heart attack while in stressful situations than the rest of the population. The same study foundRead more
One of the best first steps in creating an effective health and fitness plan is undergoing Metabolic Screening. This personalized scientific testing is an essential part of changing your BMI and improving your overall health. What is Metabolic Screening? This data recovered from your metabolic screening reveals your individual resting metabolic rate, which isRead more
There are a multitude of studies that reveal that when members of law enforcement make significant changes in their mental and physical health, their quality of life is greatly impacted both on and off duty. An increase in health while on the job also leads to the reduction of cardiovascular diseases even post-career. Changing yourRead more
Police officers and members of law enforcement have one of the most physically and mentally demanding professions in existence. It is for this reason that the overall health of first responders is of the utmost importance. Improved mental and physical health not only ensures a reduction of work related injuries, but also has been provenRead more
Many people often think that the dangers of being a first responder disappear when each shift ends. Unfortunately, officers are 25 times more likely to die from a heart attack or stroke than die in the line of duty. Being a member of law enforcement is an active, exciting, and thrilling profession, but officers areRead more
As of late, I have received numerous questions via email or phone regarding training zones, what zones mean, and how max HR is important to the success of zone calculation. What I plan to do with the rest of this documthe time of year (proximity to key events), fitness status, and primary method of training.Read more
We are thrilled to announce the joining of Jerry Humphreys to the Sigma Human Performance team..Jerry, a resident of Scottsdale Arizona has a cumulative 25yrs in the operation and administration of retail and service-oriented businesses within the health, performance, and recreation sector. Jerry experience stems from his tenure as Operations Manager at Landis Cyclery forRead more
For decades, the nutritional community has been aware of the benefit of foods high in antioxidant value. However, most research has been limited to reducing the impact of certain types of oxidative stress (which can deteriorate the way cells function in your body) commonly associated in stress-filled lifestyles. We now have evidence to suggest thatRead more