Women's Physical Wellness and Fitness Program

We will accomplish this through programs that address the unique wellness and fitness needs of women.
Priority Efforts
Women's Wellness Continuum
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1ST POSTING (18-25 YEARS)
Increased sex specific training focused on enhancing occupational relate fitness by optimizing and increasing lean
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RECRUITMENT & BASIC TRAINING
Pre-BMQ physical fitness training for applicants emphasis on individual needs based on self-assessment.
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DEPLOYMENT (25-40+ YEARS)
Epidemiology and advance analytics to guide the development of targeted interventions related to Operational/Occupational
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PRENATAL/ POSTPARTUM PROGRAMS (PNP3)
More CAF exploration on military employment capabilities during pregnancy and a post-natal program in collaboration with CFHS to ensure op readiness at return from long leave (6-18 months).
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PROMOTION/ BACK AT THE DESK (40-50+ YEARS)
CAF emphasis on health related physical training to maintain lean body mass and achieve a healthy weight. FORCE Test Compliance should also be an area of focus to guide support resource allocation.
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MATURING (50+ YEARS)
Menopause and post-menopause physical training resources. Evidence and research-based programming to ensure longevity aimed to protect against female-specific health matters like osteoporosis and sleep disturbance.
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RETIRING
Considering in advance what the CAF member wants to achieve or maintain with regard to physical fitness and wellness after retirement.