Stay Fit on the Job:

LEONutrition
Written By Christine Schulter

Smart Strategies for Long Shifts

We all know the saying, ‘If you fail to prepare, prepare to fail.’ This couldn’t ring more true when it comes to staying fit, on the job.

This past week I had the opportunity to spend a few days with the Eddy County K-9 Handlers in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Here’s how one Officer stays fit, on the job.

  1. Make The Time

    • Plan your workouts

    • Keep sessions short & effective—consistency beats intensity

    • Need structure? ➼ 7 days of free workouts

  2. Prepare Your Meals (& Have a Backup Plan)

    • Meal Prep your meals. If you’re in county, go home to eat when you can.

    • When meal prep isn’t an option, opt for single ingredient foods: Apple, turkey, rotisserie chicken

    • Avoid snack bars, candies & gas station junk—they’ll wreck your energy & recovery.

  3. Make Smarter Fast-Food Choices

    • Order protein based meals: you can get a patty or two from a burger joint & skip the bun, fries & sauces. (grab a packet of ketchup & mustard instead)

  4. Keep Hydration & Electrolytes In-Check:

    • Long shifts take a toll on performance: I like LMNT Salt Packs

    • Carry a gallon of water on you, take a sip every time you think of it


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“You look the way you look because of what you do. You are the way you are because of what you do. And ultimately, you become what you repeatedly do.”

Christine Schulter