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Not so much a scam as it just isn’t practical in all situations.

Is B.M.I. a Scam? It can be a helpful health measure for large groups of people, but it won’t tell you much about yourself.

It’s more than just productivity and safety!

New Blog — Bridge Health & Fitness Systems construction, fitness, safety, health, wellness, risk management

So happy I was finally able to get this done!

Have to find a way to keep moving!

Sedentary lifestyles proving a pain during the pandemic, survey finds New York — The average U.S. adult now spends six hours a day sitting – four hours longer than before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic – and they’re feeling more aches and pains because of it, results of a recent survey show.

You are what you eat!

Study links high-fat, high-sugar diet to muscle pain Barcelona, Spain — Are you experiencing muscle pain or inflammation? Your diet may be contributing – if it’s laden with ultra-processed sweets or fats, a study from Spanish researchers suggests.

As with most things with this virus, more questions!

5 questions to ask before adopting a coronavirus vaccine policy Vaccines are still one arrow in an employer's COVID-19 quiver, an attorney told HR Dive. Incentives and education may also be preferable to mandates.

Although rare, it can happen. Keeping hydrated is the best defense!

What’s rhabdomyolysis, and how can you reduce the risk? Whenever muscle damage occurs – whether it’s the result of a work-related incident, heat exposure, overuse or other cause – rhabdomyolysis can follow. Also called “rhabdo,” the condition develops when damaged or dead muscles break down and release cell contents into the blood, according to...

Sleep Deprivation & Shift Work — Bridge Health & Fitness Systems I spent three months of 2020 working night shifts. I have done this from time to time throughout my construction career, but this was one of the longest stretches I’ve had to do. I’m not going to complain about 40hrs a week of overtime, but the cost to my personal life and physical well being ma...

If you’ve had to quarantine, ease back into it!

COVID-19 and Workplace Injuries: What’s the Connection? Physical deconditioning due to inactivity leads to reduced cardiovascular health, muscle mass and flexibility.

Protected workers leads to a healthier economy.

Biden names workplace safety expert to COVID-19 task force The addition of longtime OSHA administrator Dr. David Michaels was applauded by the National Safety Council, which said that businesses need a national pandemic roadmap to keep workers safe.

For older adults, even small amounts of movement is helpful!

Can 4 Seconds of Exercise Make a Difference? Four seconds of intense intervals, repeated until they amount to a minute of total exertion, led to rapid improvements in strength and fitness in middle-aged and older adults.

“Eat like a king at breakfast, queen at lunch, pauper at dinner, and you’ll always be healthy”

A phrase my father always said. Guess he was right!

Big dinner, bad nutrition? Study explores eating in the evening Coleraine, Northern Ireland — If dinner is typically your largest meal of the day, you might be consuming more calories than necessary – and not eating the most nutritious food, according to researchers from Ulster University.

“Eat like a king for breakfast, a queen at lunch, a pauper for dinner and you’ll always have good health”

Something my father always said, maybe he was right!

Big dinner, bad nutrition? Study explores eating in the evening Coleraine, Northern Ireland — If dinner is typically your largest meal of the day, you might be consuming more calories than necessary – and not eating the most nutritious food, according to researchers from Ulster University.

Essential, but not protected!

Lost wages, inconsistent messaging & training, lack of proper PPE, unsanitary work conditions, are we surprised?

Study: Construction has the highest COVID-19 rate of nearly any industry A new analysis found that construction workers had the highest rate of asymptomatic coronavirus cases of any occupation and the second-highest rate for those with symptoms.

Bundle up and layer up!
It’s that time!

Working in the cold A spike in lost-time injuries and illnesses resulting from “environmental cold” suggests a lack of understanding of cold stress and how to avoid related injuries.

A step in the right direction!

Turner targets mental health, substance abuse with wellness initiative The contractor is rolling out a trailer at a Boston jobsite that goes beyond safety to promote physical and behavioral health on and off the job.

Brussel sprouts? Um......no!

7 Heart-Healthy Holiday Foods [Photo Gallery] Thanksgiving might be over, but the holidays have just begun. The American Heart Association has released recommendations for seasonal, healthy foods that will keep your celebrations merry and your heart filled with joy, not cholesterol. "Half of a meal should comprise fruits and vegetables that con...

Don’t wait on those leftovers!

Thanksgiving Food Safety: Salmonella Is No Joke Thanksgiving leftovers can be delicious, but can be the cause of foodborne illnesses when those leftovers are left out.

I think I might resemble that!

And finally... Construction workers most likely to age before their time Working in the construction is so stressful that workers are left to feel they look nine year older, according to new research. As many as three quarters of Britons feel that their job places a large amount of stress on them, even to the point of aging them, yet only a third would consider moving to...

And we should start with, “Don’t wear under nose!”

Face masks could soon come with COVID-19 rating labels Safety standard organization ASTM International is leading an effort to establish standards for reusable face coverings.

Old guys work smarter, not harder!

Physical wisdom: Wise old workers really know how to move, study reveals - News - GCR As they get older, some master tradespeople evolve subtle techniques of movement that reduce wear ......

Use it or lose it! Be cautious when returning to work after a lay-off!

COVID-19 and Workplace Injuries: What’s the Connection? Physical deconditioning due to inactivity leads to reduced cardiovascular health, muscle mass and flexibility.

We must do better!

"Suck it up Sally!"- The state of Mental Health in Construction — Bridge Health & Fitness Systems Full Disclosure I have worked in the construction industry for over 35 years. Residential, commercial, historic restoration, and light industrial, a little of everything. I have worked union, non-union, and owned my own company for over 12 years. I have worked in the Health & Fitness indus

Safety professionals need to expand their vision of “Safety”.

Don’t Separate Workplace Wellness Initiatives from Safety and Health Programs Some things are meant to work together. Just as you wouldn’t wear only one protective glove and leave the other sitting on the toolbox, incorporating workplace wellness initiatives into safety and health programs may result in a healthier, more productive workplace, new research reveals.

Coronavirus Has Caused Significant Construction Project Delays And Cancellations, Yet Demand For Skilled Labor Is High, New Survey Finds | Associated General Contractors of America Sixty Percent of Firms Report Future Projects Have Been Canceled or Delayed, But 52 Percent of Firms Struggle to Find Craft Workers Amid Worker Fears of COVID and Unemployment Supplement

There is more to core strength than sit ups and planks!

Rotational Strength- The Forgotten Core — Bridge Health & Fitness Systems Unless you have been living under a rock for the last 20 years, I’m sure you have heard of the benefits of having a strong core. Planks, sit-ups, leg lifts, crunches, back extensions, side bends, ab rollers, even electric ab stimulator belts, are all designed to strengthen your core and get you be...

Covid-19 and the cost of poor Health — Bridge Health & Fitness Systems Covid-19 has ravaged the world. It has disrupted economies and lives. Nearly six million cases world wide and the United States leading the world with the most active cases. It has touched the lives directly or indirectly, of nearly everyone in the U.S.. The Construction Industry has not been immune

Pretty much covers all the bases!

How to Fit Fitness in When You Work a Physically Demanding Job Balancing a physically demanding job with fitness can be a challenge. But with the right workouts, you can learn how to find time for exercise.

If I would have said PPE a month ago, only construction workers would have known what I meant.

Stretching Part 1- Mobility vs Flexibility — Bridge Health & Fitness Systems Anyone who has worked on a large commercial job site, or for a large General Contractor has most likely had to do some sort of Stretch & Flex program in the morning and maybe in the afternoon as well. I am a big fan of the Stretch & Flex! With 43% of the construction workforce over t