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Recipes, resources and workouts to help you and your crew get fit for duty.
The 10 Best Foods for First Responders
Food is the fuel that helps us think and perform at our best. The right foods can mean energy and nutrients to help you manage the demands of the job. The wrong foods can add to the stress we already go through and leave your mind cloudy and body inflamed. So, if you want to make the most of your shift, your day, and your career, your diet should be a top priority!
Read MoreFRF Beginner Yoga Routine for First Responders (firefighters, EMTs and medics)
Here is a great way to add some flexibility and mental health exercises into your fitness routine. It is time to roll out your yoga mat and discover the combination of physical and mental exercises that for thousands of years have hooked yoga practitioners around the globe. The beauty of yoga is that you do…
Read MorePandemic Proof Workout Option for First Responders.
Do not let the Pandemic ruin your workouts and fitness. Here is a great workout option from FRF that will help you stay fit and healthy even if your gym is closed.
Read MoreHow to Create an Effective Firefighter Workout Session.
To mitigate any emergency you must have a plan and/or strategy. The same goes for your workouts and fitness. This article from FRF describes how every first responder and firefighter should set-up their workout sessions.
Read MoreLean and Healthy Nutrition Tips for the Firehouse (or any house)…
Preparing meals for hungry firefighters and/ or children can be difficult. You need something tasty and quick which can lead to unhealthy choices. Here are some great tips from FRF (Fire Rescue Fitness) that will help you improve your nutrition and ultimately help you stay and get more fit and healthy.
Read MoreGreat Bodyweight Workout for First Responders- No equipment needed
Lack of equipment and time is not a valid excuse for first responders and/or firefighters. Here is a great workout option that can be done at home or the firehouse. This workout will help improve mobility, core strength and stamina and will improve performance on and off the fire/ rescue scene. Give this a try!
Read MoreEvery firefighter should do this plank variation…
A weak core can cause all kinds of problems for first responders. Aaron Zamzow from Fire Rescue Fitness gives you the best variation to try if you are a firefighter, EMT or medic. Incorporate this exercise into your workouts and watch your performance, back strength and mobility improve. #GETFRF
Read MoreBenefits of Bodyweight Suspension Training for First Responders
Bodyweight training using a suspension system is very functional and beneficial for first responders. This post lists the major advantages of this training and explains why it is a good option for firefighters, EMTs and medics. #GETFRF
Read MoreFirefighter Fitness- 4 Reasons You are Not Seeing Results
There are many reasons why your level of fitness does not improve. Here are 4 reasons and what you need to do to combat them and start seeing results.
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