Resources and Workouts that will keep your Immune System and Body Strong!
As most of the world is in quarantine, we as first responders are on the front lines. Due to the stress of the times it is imperative to continually focus on your own health and fitness. Remember you must take care of yourself so you can take care of them. Please check back to this page frequently for resources and workouts that will help you and your crew.
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Workouts and Resources for You and Your Crew to keep you Healthy and fit for duty
Fire Station Cardio Workout (Number #2)
A couple weeks ago I posted a cardio interval workout that can be performed at the firehouse with in about 15 to 25 minutes with minimal equipment. Do to the great response (please keep the comments and emails coming) I put together another workout. Once again this is an option for a firefighter/medic that has minimal…
Firefighter Fitness Motivation
Are You Ready For Duty? My ultimate goal is to help firefighters, EMTs and paramedics prepare for the physical demands of the job. I often perform research especially about firefighter fatalities and injuries. Recently I was reviewing the fatality statistics for 2011 which motivated me to create this post. In 2011, firefighter fatalities included 27 career firefighters,…
Firefighter Exercise- The 4-point Opposite Arm/Leg Raise
I love a good challenge. Lately around the firehouse I’ve been challenging my crew with new workouts and exercises. One exercise that is fairly difficult has become a crew favorite. The 4-point Opposite Arm/ Leg Raise is a great exercise to strengthen the core, the shoulders and help develop better balance and coordination. Give it a…
To Workout or Not, That is the Question?
Do you workout on shift? Should you workout on shift and what is the best workout to perform? This is a major concern for the fire rescue athlete. On one hand we know we should be working out to stay and get fit for duty. Yet , if we burn out in the gym we…
Foam Rolling for Better Fitness
People tend to measure how effectively they’ve worked out by how sore they are the following days. Let me ask you: How good is a workout that leaves you so sore that you can’t workout for the next 3 days? What most people don’t realize is that your body improves and adapts to stress on…
Fire Station Workout- Intervals for Cardiovascular Fitness
I’ve had a lot of requests for workout options that can be performed at the station with minimal equipment. Here is an option 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 training workout day (for those following the…
FRF Workout Programs that can be performed at home or at the Firehouse
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FRF Foundations Program
The Foundations program will teach you the fundamentals of fitness and nutrition and get you on the right path to weight lose, strength gain and performance improvement. This is the perfect program for those firefighters, EMTs and medics that need to get back on track with their fitness. If it has been a while since working out or if you are new to "functional firefighter training, you should start here. This program will teach you how to workout like a fire rescue athlete and help you lose weight, gain strength and start moving better. The workouts do not require a lot of equipment and can be done at home or at the gym.
FRF Fat Loss Program
This program is designed to boost metabolism, reduce unwanted bodyfat and improve mobility on and off the fireground. This program utilizes strength training, bodyweight and suspension training and mobility exercises to help boost metabolism and performance. Get lean, fit and moving better in the next 8-weeks. Workouts require some plate weights or dumbbells and suspension training (TRX) or webbing. This is another program that can be done at your home or at the firehouse. Great workout option for those that have been working out and need to lose that unwanted belly fat.
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