Josh Fulk
The Most Important Fitness Component for Firefighters…
I often get asked by Firefighters, EMTs and Paramedics to evaluate their current fitness programs and to possibly give some suggestions. I always try to explain to the individual or group that in order to evaluate the program we must understand the physical demands of the job. Research conducted by York University (Ontario) about the physical demands of Firefighting stated–…
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Improving Firefighter Cardiovascular Fitness
What do Fire Rescue Fitness Workouts and the Wisconsin Badgers Basketball Team have in common? Before I answer that question, I need to explain a little about cardiovascular conditioning and VO2 max. VO2max is a measure of the maximum rate at which an athlete’s body is able to consume oxygen when performing a specific activity,…
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A New Way to Pop-Flip in the Firehouse
The fire service is filled with many great traditions, some good and some not. One of the fun things that happens in a lot of firehouses is the “pop-flip” for a round of sodas. Unfortunately, sodas are a huge reason we are staying unhealthy- they have a ton of chemicals and sugars that pack…
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Firefighter Daily Fitness Checkoffs…
Be Physically Ready for Duty- Your Daily Fitness Checkoffs. At the beginning of each and every shift firefighters, EMTs and medic meticulously go through and check their gear (or at least they should be) to make sure that it is ready for the challenges of the day. Our equipment must be functioning properly and our…
Read MorePortion Control Strategy for the Firehouse
Cooking in the firehouse is pretty difficult. One of the biggest fears of every firehouse chef is not preparing enough food for the crew. This fear usually leads to an excess of available food and larger portions around the table. So, today I wanted to give you a quick and easy “trick” you can use…
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FRF Birthday Challenge Workout…
I like challenge or out-come based (OCB’s) workouts because: #1 They are tough, #2 They are a great way to measure your level of fitness. The last 3 years I have completed this special “Birthday” workout to help me measure my fitness and determine where I need improvement. This particular workout doesn’t require a…
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Is P90X an Effective 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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