IAFF Fit to Thrive Interest & Waitlist
Date: TBD
Times: TBD
Organizer: MAAC Foundation
Price: TBD, Estimated at $1,000 per student
Description:
Train to lead fitness and well-being programs at your department! This is a 3-day train the trainer class.
Click here for potential registration fees for the class
When the interest and waitlist is full enough to book this course, we will reach out with registration information.
The F2T program will provide direct and immediate access to resources that help every certified member serve in their role as a wellness and fitness ambassador. This includes resources tailored to address specific departmental needs. F2T will emphasize practical strategies that improve physical, psychological and social well-being; accommodate the diverse needs and interests of all fire fighters; and make education, training, mentorship and support accessible – all while promoting solutions to change behaviors.
A COMMITMENT TO FIRE FIGHTERS’ PHYSICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING
The evidence is irrefutable. Regular exercise can help and is recommended as one of the first options for treating and preventing chronic conditions afflicting too many fire fighters. However, education and mandated fitness programs are not the answer. Emerging evidence highlights the need for behavioral solutions to improve the physical activity habits of fire fighters. In other words, your health and wellness, attitude, interests, choices and actions, as well as the culture of your department, must all be considered.
The IAFF is leading an innovative charge to improve fire fighter health and wellness by launching the FIT TO THRIVE program. Born as an extension of the IAFF/IAFC Wellness-Fitness Initiative (WFI) and the IAFF/IAFC Peer Fitness Trainer (PFT) program, FIT TO THRIVE is designed to help more fire fighters be more active more often so they can experience the benefits of regular exercise. It is comprehensive, inclusive, accessible and focused on behavior change. This program will include resources and best practice guidelines to address the needs of locals across the United States and Canada. It will be structured to help affiliates assess members’ behaviors, provide access to interventions to change members’ behaviors and include draft policies for implementing these interventions.
To learn more about this program click here.
