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"The health and safety of our firefighters is always a top concern," saidChief Wayne Senter, Fire Chief of South Kitsap Fire Rescue. "As our nationdeals with an epidemic of overweight and obesity that affects more than 70% ofour population, we are always looking for the best solutions to bring to ourfirefighters to improve their overall fitness levels. The pilot program we'velaunched today provides what I believe will be one of the most compellingsolutions to help our firefighters achieve their best fitness levels."
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"In advance of a nationwide rollout of the program, Stayhealthy and EFRecovery have partnered to test pilot this program in Washington State. Whenwe were first introduced to the firefighters in Washington State, we wereimmediately impressed by their enthusiasm and commitment to the health andfitness of their organization. We chose to test pilot our program here sothat we can get firsthand experiences that we can take to firefighters acrossthe country," said John Collins, CEO of Stayhealthy.
"The pilot program will be initiated at seven fire stations directed byChief Wayne Senter, within the Puget Sound region, in South Kitsap Fire andRescue District. The Stayhealthy devices that will be used during the pilotinclude the Stayhealthy Body Composition Analyzer and the Stayhealthy CalorieTracker. The Body Composition Analyzer is the only product of its kind. Itprovides a precise and instantaneous reading of individual body fat, leanmuscle mass and hydration levels. All of this information is critical tounderstanding personal fitness levels and setting goals for enhancing fitness.The Calorie Tracker provides 24/7 tracking of actual calories burned. Fitnessstarts with balancing individual caloric requirements with calories consumedand calories burned," said Collins. "The Stayhealthy tools allow anyone toprecisely define their needs and personalize a program to attain their fitnessgoals."
The pilot program will be conducted for the next 90 days and will concludein mid-February. Participants in the program will monitor their bodycomposition throughout the program using the Body Composition Analyzer, andeach participant will wear a Calorie Tracker to monitor their actual calorieburn. We are interested in seeing how firefighters use the devices on a dayto day basis.
"In communities across the country, firefighters play a vital role inprotecting citizens and property. Every community is interested in helping tokeep their firefighters healthy. We believe this program will play a key rolein managing the health and fitness of firefighters across the country," saidJim Clark of EF Recovery.
About Stayhealthy
Stayhealthy, Inc. is a privately owned health services company focused onbringing solutions to individuals wishing to "take control" of their healthand fitness. Stayhealthy has created the first fully integrated health andfitness solution and seeks to make "health" a life style choice -- a way oflife. http://www.stayhealthy.com
About EF Recovery
EF Recovery was founded with a specific focus on bringing safety relatedservices and products to the fire department industry. EF Recovery productsenhance the safety of fire fighters and the public while mitigating toxicspills and protecting the communities they serve when addressing hazardousspills at collision scenes. EF Recovery's unique service model will actuallyput funds back into the fire departments for protecting the environment oftheir communities. http://www.efrecovery.com
Washington Fire Chiefs / Fire Rescue Wellness Corporation
The WFC Fire Rescue Wellness Corporation was created to provide acomprehensive approach to firefighter's health and wellness. These programsprovide a means for reducing fire fighter injuries, deaths, time loss, workerscompensation, and disability claims. http://www.washingtonfirechiefs.org
SOURCE Stayhealthy, Inc.; EF Recovery
