The Joel Evan Show Why 70% of First Responders Are Dying Young (and How to Stop It) - Ted Stern
Aug 28, 2025
Ted Stern, a former law enforcement officer and founder of Fit Responder, shares his journey from health struggles to establishing a fitness coaching program for first responders. He highlights the critical need for lifestyle changes in high-stress jobs and the dangers of quick fixes like GLP-1 medications. Ted emphasizes community support's role in achieving long-term wellness and recounts inspiring success stories from his clients. He also discusses his new venture in business coaching, aiming to empower more individuals in their health journeys.
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Prescription As Wake-Up Call
- Ted Stern described hitting 160/95 blood pressure at 24 and throwing the prescription in the trash.
- That moment plus fitness coaching and his wife's example triggered his transformation into Fit Responder.
Use Three Pillars For Lifelong Fitness
- Build fitness on three pillars: structure, support, and sustainability.
- Use flexible plans, community accountability, and realistic habits to stay fit long-term.
Change Often Needs A Trigger
- Lasting change usually follows a life event that forces awareness.
- Emotional, logical, and social appeals all help but internal motivation must exist.