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The Best Nutrition Tips and Hacks for First Responders- Firefighters, Emts and Medics.

By Aaron Zamzow (ZAM) | Jul 27, 2023

Learn how healthy first responders prepare and plan their nutrition. These tips and hacks will have you eating better and making fitness progress.

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Firefighter Fat Loss Tricks for the Firehouse (or any house).

By Aaron Zamzow (ZAM) | Jul 19, 2023

Discover how these two tricks can help firefighters increase fat loss and improve their health.

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First Responders Improve Mobility- Start Your Next Shift with these 3 Movements

By Aaron Zamzow (ZAM) | Jul 10, 2023

Do you check your body every shift like you check your equipment and rig? Here is a great way every first responder should begin their shift. These movements will prepare your body for the rigors of the shift and day.

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First Responders- Stay Hydrated, Stay Alive…

By Aaron Zamzow (ZAM) | Jun 26, 2023

Water is essential for fire suppression. What many firefighters do not realize is how important it is for performance, cognitive thinking and survival on the fireground (and off). Stay hydrated, and stay fit for the job.

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Hydrate- Why Firefighters “Should” Love Water

By Aaron Zamzow (ZAM) | Jun 21, 2023

As firefighters we all understand the importance water plays in putting out fires. But, do we understand the benefits it has on our physical and mental status? Read this post from FRF about the importance of water for your mind and body.

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The 5 Fitness Tips Every First Responder Needs to Follow

By Aaron Zamzow (ZAM) | Jun 18, 2023

Being a first responder offers challenges when it comes to keeping your fitness, health, and mind in check.  The long hours, the stress of the job including exposures to traumatic scenes, and the sometimes unhealthy food options do not make it easy.  Here are 5 of the best fitness and nutrition tips that every First Responder (firefighter, EMT, medic, police officer, and/or nurse) needs to follow. These tips will help you improve your performance, reduce your chances of injury, and help you enjoy a longer and healthier career.

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Every Firefighter Needs This Important Fitness Trait

By Aaron Zamzow (ZAM) | May 8, 2023

Firefighters have a physically demanding job and need to prepare for these demands via proper fitness and training. In this post, FRF will look at the research and breakdown the most important fitness trait a firefighter needs to insure they meet the demands of the job. #GETFRF

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The Best Benefits of Fiber for Firefighters

By Aaron Zamzow (ZAM) | May 2, 2023

Anyone can reap the benefit of more fiber in their diet. Firefighters, however, due to the high risk of heart disease and cancer can really benefit from getting the right amount of fiber in their daily food intake.

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First responders- understand calories with this great post.

Calories In vs. Calories Out for Weight Loss

By Aaron Zamzow (ZAM) | Apr 13, 2023

First responders, the key to maintaining a healthy weight relies on your understanding of the principles of the calories in versus calories out equation.

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