PULISTENIKS

"Motivation is what you get started. Habit is what keeps you going".

-Jim Ryun

The Philippine National Police, as an institution and one of the leading law enforcement and public safety agencies of the government, trusts that physically and mentally fit personnel can deliver effective and efficient public service. Related laws require that PNP personnel, especially police officers, maintain good physical and mental well-being.

Calisthenics can be performed almost anywhere without the need for a gym or special equipment, making them a convenient way to stay active. Calisthenics can help improve strength, muscle tone, and overall fitness by challenging the body with movements such as push-ups, pull-ups, and squats.

Many calisthenic exercises involve dynamic stretching, which can help improve flexibility and range of motion. Calisthenics can also help improve cardiovascular health by increasing heart rate and oxygen uptake during exercise.

Regular exercise, including calisthenics, has been shown to have positive effects on mental health, such as reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety and improving overall mood and self-esteem. Incorporating calisthenics into your fitness routine can provide a range of important physical and mental health benefits.

As part of en­hanc­ing the total com­mit­ment and par­tic­i­pa­tion of its per­son­nel to ac­tiv­i­ties in­volv­ing phys­i­cal health and well­ness, the Philip­pine Na­tional Po­lice (PNP) lead­er­ship has up­graded its "Pulis Hataw Na" pro­gram to Pulis­teniks, also known as Po­lice Cal­is­then­ics, through Memorandum Circular No. 2020-029 or the Revised PNP Comprehensive Health and Physical Fitness Program. to maintain a healthy lifestyle and be physically fit while performing their duties. Physical fitness is both an individual and organizational responsibility, and every PNP personnel member should be physically fit in order to effectively deliver the best police service.

Reference:

Bebot Sison Jr.,Cecille Suerte Felipe. (2014, April 14). ‘Pulisteniks’ fitness program launched. Philstar.com. https://www.philstar.com/other-sections/the-good-news/2014/04/14/1312228/pulisteniks-fitness-program-launched