components of fire fighter fitness
FRF Mobility Routine for First Responders
This FRF “flow” routine is a combination of back and hip mobility movements that will help alleviate pain and tension in those muscles. Perform this 50-second routine before your shifts and workouts especially if you are feeling tight and stiff. These movements will help you feel and move better on and off the fire/rescue scene.
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Top 21 Reasons First Responders Need to Exercise (Numbers 1-10).
As a first responder, you need to face the fact that exercise and good health are essential for performance and career longevity. Here are 21 reasons that confirm why every first responder needs to consistently exercise.
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Try this FRF 5K (+343 reps) Virtual Workout
FRF has created the 5K the FRF way virtual workout event to benefit the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. Join the event and give this workout a try. Get fit and give back to the fire service. #GETFRF
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First Responder Fitness: Stay Motivated with These Tips
The key to maintaining and making fitness progress is to make sure you focus on keeping your mind right and staying consistent with your workouts. These tips will help any firefighter, EMT, and/or medic overcome a lack of motivation and continually make fitness progress.
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Tips to help control portions in (and out) of the Firehouse.
Portion control is a challenge for many first responders. Vast quantities of unhealthy foods along with busy shifts make it difficult. Here are some tips from FRF that will help you control portions and your hunger to eat too much.
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First Responders- Burn Calories and Improve mobility with this Memorial Day Workout Option
Firefighters, EMTs and Medics, earn your Memorial Day carbohydrates with this highly metabolic workout. This is a great option for the firehouse (or home) to help burn calories and improve mobility. Give it a try! #GETFRF
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Build Cardio Conditioning and Fight Fireground Fatigue with this Workout Addition
Here is a great way to incorporate fireground “functional” movements into your workouts. Improve your cardiovascular conditioning and improve performance.
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FRF Stuffed Peppers
Looking for a quick, tasty, and healthy recipe for your crew and family? Try the FRF Stuffed Peppers, they satisfy every taste!
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The Best First Responder Workout Programs Have These Components.
Workout programs should help first responders perform better on and off the fire/ rescue scene, reduce chances of injury and ultimately prolong their career. Properly planned programs will do this, especially if they contain these components. Read this great post from Fire Rescue Fitness.
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