Gonzales Fire Department receives cardio equipment from Planet Fitness to help firefighters stay fit

Gonzales Fire Department receives cardio equipment from Planet Fitness to help firefighters stay fit

GONZALES — Last week, the Gonzales Fire Department received cardio equipment from Planet Fitness to help its firefighters stay fit and resist cardiac arrest, a leading cause of death among firefighters. Organizers of the donation said that the Planet Fitness treadmills and other machines will directly support the high-intensity, functional endurance local first responders need in real-world emergencies.Firefighters picked up the equipment from P…