Recent content by emt786

thanks guys...I really need to pass this physical, this job is my only hope, I'm having such a hard time finding anything else...:sad:

Thanks for the advice guys! I have another question...when lifting a stair chair, how is that using your legs, I always assumed that was mostly your upper body in effect...

Hi Everyone, I've posted here before about passing a lift test for an ambulance company. Its been over a year and I still haven't tried the test again. I think I'm almost ready, I did another ride along and was able to lift an EMT that weighed 175 lbs with another EMT at the other end of the...

looks like we're not going to be working for the same company :sad:

Haha, that's funny, I actually went to Dr. Kemp, but they work at the same place! :) I tried PMing you, but it says you either chose not to recieve private messages or can't... I'm curious to find out where you work!

hmmm...I'm not sure, but I don't think so. It's at a chiropractor's office and you have to schedule an appointment before going...

Details of Physical There are three parts to the physical: First you have to be able to lift 145lbs placed on a strecher like thing off the ground and place it on a a box type thing a couple of feet away. Then, you have to be able to lift that same thing to a height of about your shoulders...

Thanks for your encouragement! I just wanted to ask you a few questions...I'm still training, but I'm on my own, I actually only had a personal trainer for two days, I just can't afford it. I really want to pass this physical so that I can start working, but I don't know if I'm ready to...

thanks for the advice again everyone! I've been going regularly to the gym and have started either increasing the weight or doing more reps and it seems to be working. what do you mean by push-pull routine?

wow that you all soo much, this is great advice! I worked myself a bit harder today, and really do feel it this time, I think i'm getting better and learning more about weight lifting. I don't know if its just me, but I already feel like I see a difference! :P

thanks for all the great advice everyone. I think I'm doing great. I feel so much more energized after working out and I feel more focused than ever. I think I need to start doing more reps and perhaps adding more weight because I feel like I can do a lot more without getting as tired I...

Hi All, I have a question about weight training. So I had two sessions with a personal trainer and since then have worked out on my on about two times now. However, when I worked out with the trainer I felt like I was gonna die (In a good way?), because the workout was soo intense, and I...

Thanks for your encouragement everyone! I've decided to continue and will do some training and try to pass the physical. I met with a personal trainer today and she said that it might take 3-6 months! I'm still looking around and will get someone elses opinion as well. I talked to the...

Thanks for the advice everyone. I really do want to do this, I've gotten this far and I really don't want this to hold me back. And I do realize how important this is because I dont want to get hurt myself or hurt someone else. The only problem is that I don't have money for a personal...

Hi all, I had my pre-placement physcial today and unfortunately I didn't pass. I'm really bummed out because I was super excited about starting work. I was able to lift 90 lbs off the ground and move it to a box nearby, but I could lift the up to my shoulders. I'm a female, about 5'6...