Aaron Zamzow (ZAM)

One of the best Exercises for Firefighters…

By Aaron Zamzow (ZAM) | Jan 19, 2016

I recently completed a FREE report of the “10 Best Exercises for Firefighters.” You can get a copy of all 10 exercises for FREE by Clicking HERE Now.  Here is one that made the list. The Side Plank- a great core exercise… 1. Plank(s) and variations of it.  —It’s no surprise that the one of…

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10 Simple Rules for Firefighter Fat Loss….(2016 Edition)

By Aaron Zamzow (ZAM) | Jan 8, 2016

Would you agree that a leaner athlete is a better athlete?  I know this is a “loaded” question.  A lot of the answer has to deal with the sport in which the athlete is participating.  One thing that research shows is that a leaner athlete is a “more efficient” athlete.  When it comes to firefighters,…

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Stop Exercising and Start Training to Get Fire Rescue Fit…

By Aaron Zamzow (ZAM) | Jan 5, 2016

Before I worked as a firefighter, I was a trainer in both large and small health clubs.  During that time I would see a lot of people exercising consistently and with intensity but only make a limited amount of fitness progress.  Why? Because we are all creatures of habit in the gym and out.  These…

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Get Paid to Get Fire Rescue Fit in 2016!

By Aaron Zamzow (ZAM) | Dec 28, 2015

  Over $2,500 in cash and prizes will be given away to Firefighters, EMTs and Medics!  YOU can Win and more importantly Motivate Others!  Don’t wait, get your program and get started today! The purpose of the contest is to motivate Firefighters, EMTs and Medics to change the unhealthy culture of the fire service.   Statistics show that the obesity…

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Happy Holidays Firefighter Workout…

By Aaron Zamzow (ZAM) | Dec 24, 2015

Happy Holidays- Yes that time of the year where we have a tendency to overindulge and workouts seem to take second place to the holiday rush.   To combat the accumulation of holiday pounds I created this Fire Rescue Metabolic Workout..  This workout requires minimal time, maximal effort and will give you an extreme calorie burn…

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The Fire Rescue Fitness Body Weight 500 Workout

By Aaron Zamzow (ZAM) | Dec 21, 2015

It can be very difficult to try to stay “fit for duty” on vacation, during the Holidays,  or if you  don’t have access to a lot of equipment.  This workout will help you stay FRF (fire rescue fit) on vacation or when you are at a firehouse that doesn’t have any fitness equipment.    I actually…

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Firefighter Interval Workout- Burn fat with fireground movements…

By Aaron Zamzow (ZAM) | Dec 20, 2015

One of the best ways to incorporate fireground movements into your workouts is to perform what I call “10-minute interval overhauls.”  These are 10 minutes of intervals that can vary in work and rest times that are performed after your strength training sessions.  You can read more about these “interval overhauls” by clicking here.  Today,…

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Is CrossFit a Good Firefighter Workout Program?

By Aaron Zamzow (ZAM) | Dec 12, 2015

I’ve worked in the fitness industry for over 20 years and have seen a lot of “fads” come and go.  Not to age myself but when I started in the industry step classes, leotards and zubaz where still popular.  Back in the day every health club focused on having the most updated machinery possible, today…

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Firefighter Workout- Progressive Bodyweight Challenge

By Aaron Zamzow (ZAM) | Dec 10, 2015

I get a lot of requests for workouts that require a minimal amount of equipment.  Here is a great Firefighter Bodyweight workout that doesn’t require a lot of equipment and is very efficient (like you need to be on a fire/rescue scene). Click on the video below for a recap. Here is a recap of…

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