Episode 23: Pflugerville Fire Health and Wellness with Vanessa Frost-Piedrahita, MSEd CSCS*D RSCC

Episode 23 features my girl Vanessa Frost Piedrahita.  We talked about her 6-year tenure at the Pflugerville Fire Department and the changes she's seen over that time.  We hit on her department's fitness assessments and their amAZing commitment to health and wellness.  Check it out!Disclaimer: Vanessa's views and opinions do not necessarily reflect her employer's. Vanessa Frost-Piedrahita has been a strength & conditioning coach for over a decade. She has done everything from group fitness to head a division I strength & conditioning program but has worked almost exclusively with firefighters since 2016. She is currently the Health & Fitness Coordinator for the Travis County Emergency Services District #2. Vanessa owns and operates VFP Training, which offers training and nutrition coaching, and Forging Strength, dedicated to the health and performance of firefighters through education.So what, now what?Pflugerville has a fantastic program, but what works there might not be the best bet for your department.  Health and wellness isn't a one-size-fits-all approach.  Conduct a needs assessment in your own department to determine best practices.Email Vanessa to get access to the manifesto: [email protected] VFP on Instagram*****Register for 7-Minute Science herePurchase FRW Swag hereGet on the Waitlist for Building Your Career in FireFollow Fire Rescue Wellness on the socials...IG | LinkedIn | TwitterDiscount Code:FRW20 at Fluid NutritionAffiliate LinksCheck out my Fringe Affiliate LinkCheck out my TryCreate Affiliate Link (20% off your order)!Check out my ChiliSleep Affiliate Link (15% off your order)!Please rate, share, and subscribe to the podcast!