firefighter health
Improve Core Strength and Reduce Back Pain with These Exercises
These three exercises can dramatically improve the way you move on and off the fire/ rescue scene. They can also reduce back pain and improve core strength. Are you doing these?
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What is the Best Firefighter Workout Program?
This topic is near and dear to mine and your hearts and careers–Workouts for Firefighters and Fire Rescue Athletes. Over the last couple of months I’ve been researching, talking, tweaking and writing about some of the more popular workouts seen in firehouses across the world. Read the Pros and Cons of P90X (click here) and CrossFit (click here)…
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On-shift Firefighter Interval Workout
I get a lot of emails asking for good workout options for the firehouse when on shift. Working out on shift is a major concern; you want to ensure you keep your body in good “fit for duty” condition but also want to ensure you have enough “left in the tank” to respond and perform…
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The Five Steps Every First Responder Must Take to Improve Their Functional Fitness
How can you improve your functional fitness and be better prepared for the rigors of the job as a first responder (firefighter, EMT, and/or paramedic)? Start by reading and applying these steps… #GETFRF
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Best Practices for Managing First Responder Stress
Discover Best Practices for Managing First Responder Stress… Managing stress is essential, especially for first responders who face challenging situations every day. Discover valuable insights and strategies to help navigate the demands of the job and obtaining optimal performance. Take a step towards a healthier work-life balance today.
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Boosting Resilience: Essential Strategies for First Responders in 2025.
Are you ready to build Resilience and take your fitness to the next level? Here are five truths you need to understand in order to do so. In the intense and high-stakes world of firefighting, emergency medical services, or paramedic fields, keeping in top physical shape is essential, not optional. When you’re fighting fires, attending…
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The Firefighters Guide to Staying Fit Through the Holidays.
Optimize Your Health and Fitness This Holiday Season: Essential Tips for Firefighters
As the holiday season approaches, stress levels often rise while overall health tends to decline. For firefighters, maintaining fitness and nutrition during this busy time can be challenging. It’s all too easy to set aside your health goals until the new year. But this year, let’s commit to making health a priority – after all, it’s the “Year of Health”!
To help you maintain your fitness progress and manage stress during the holidays, we’ve compiled essential fitness tips specifically for firefighters. These actionable strategies will keep your waistline in check and help you navigate the season with ease. Embrace the holiday spirit while prioritizing your well-being with these firefighter-focused health and fitness tips!
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Improve Upper Body Strength and Performance with this Movement
What makes an exercise “functional” for firefighters, EMTs, and medics? In this post Aaron Zamzow from FRF shows us an example with the kneeling shoulder press. This is a great exercise to work the postural muscles of the shoulders and upper back and core. Click to link to hear more…
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Firefighter Tabata Workout Option to Improve Performance
Looking for an efficient and effective way to improve your cardio performance on (and off) the fireground? Try this FRF Firefighter Tabata Interval…
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