Aaron Zamzow (ZAM)
Is P90X a Good Workout for Firefighters?
It’s often said that any movement is better than no movement at all. I personally have to agree with that statement, I think its imperative that everyone (especially FireRescue Athletes) are active. The big question milling about in the Fire Rescue field is what is the most effective type of activity for firefighters? Ideally, we should…
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FRF Exercise Upgrade- The Row
This exercise changes the traditional row to integrate more core and balance. We, as Firefighters, emts and paramedics are constantly required to lift loads in very awkward positions. In order to prepare for these scenarios fire rescue athletes must focus their workouts on training not only on and in stable positions (machines) but unstable…
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The 2015 FRF Fit for Duty Champion is…
Last January Fire Rescue Fitness launched the first FRF Fit for Duty Challenge with the hopes of promoting health and fitness within the fire service. The goal of the Challenge was to motivate Fire Rescue Athletes to treat their health like “athletes” do, to workout and eat to better perform the duties of the job.…
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Vote for the 2015 FRF Fit for Duty Challenge Top 5.
Congratulations too all the 2015 FRF Fit for Duty Challenge participants! The first annual contest had over 100 Firefighters, EMTs and Paramedics enter their results. There were many, many great and inspiring results and stories showing how the Fire Rescue Fitness Workouts have changed their lives and careers. Most importantly, these results will help motivate…
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A Great Fire House Workout Option…
I get a lot of requests for workouts that can be performed on duty with equipment at the firehouse. Today my crew and I performed this intensive 30 minute interval workout. This workout will get your heart racing, challenge your core and work your muscles. The workout consists of three, 10 minute intervals each with…
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Goblet Squat for more Fire-ground Strength…
I often get emails and questions about ways to improve leg strength and recovery while in firefighting gear. We all know that stairs and climbing are major fire rescue movements performed on the fire ground so… improve your leg strength and you could improve your performance on the fire ground. One exercise in particular is…
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Firefighter Cardio Interval Workout for Fat Loss
I have had a of of requests for quick workouts that can be done with minimal equipment. Here is a re-post of one of my more popular cardio interval workouts I created for a firefighter/medic that has no equipment and only some stairs and a parking lot. This can be used as a cardio interval…
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The FRF (Fire Rescue Fit) Body Weight 500- Rep Workout
It can be very difficult to try to stay “fit for duty” on vacation 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 performed this…
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5 Reasons to Eat Bacon in the Firehouse…
Before you go Hog wild (sorry, had to say it) on bacon please read the following disclaimer. Let me state up front that saying bacon is “healthy” does not mean it’s healthy to eat it in huge quantities nor does it mean it’s healthy to eat large amounts seven days a week. Try to stick to small…
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