fire service fitness
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)…
The Ultimate Firefighter 9-11 Tribute Challenge Workout
Every year on September 11th, a significant workout tribute is encouraged to honor those who sacrificed their
First Responders- Foods for a Healthy Immune System
Nutrition is one of the best ways to boost immunity and deal with flu and virus season. Here are 15 great foods that first responders need to eat to boost immunity and keep your body and mind working efficiently… #GETFRF
Try this Firefighter Bodyweight Challenge Workout- Get Lean and Strong
It can be very difficult to try to stay “fit for duty” on vacation, during the Holidays, or if you don’t have access to a lot of equipment. This workout will help you stay FRF (fire rescue fit) on vacation or when you are at a firehouse that doesn’t have any fitness equipment. I actually performed…
Introducing the FRF Workout App for First Responders and Firefighters
Its Finally here! The FRF Workout App. This is the best workout App for firefighters, EMTs and medics. You spoke and we listened… Thousands of firefighters, EMTs, and medics have been using FRF workouts for the past 10 years. The results these first responders have achieved are motivating and speak to the effectiveness of the…
Create an Effective Firefighter Workout Schedule
Should you do a workout on shift? The answer is “YES” but it should be part of a plan. Fire Rescue Fitness explains the best way to create a firefighter workout schedule for optimal performance on and off the fire/ rescue scene.
First Responders Improve Mobility- Start Your Next Shift with these 3 Movements
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.
Get Leaner, Stronger and Moving Better on the Fireground with these 10 Tips.
These 10 tips will not only help your uniform fit better this year, they will also improve your performance on and off the fire/rescue scene. Would you agree that a leaner athlete is a better athlete? I know this is a “loaded” question. A lot of the answer has to deal with the sport in…
First Responders- Boost Your Immunity with These Tips…
Cold, flu and virus season is here. While in our profession it can be hard to dodge every germ, there are proactive ways to boost your immune system and prevent catching a cold or the flu. Here are some great tips from Fire Rescue Fitness to help you…