fire service training
Stop Exercising and Start Training to Get Fire Rescue Fit…
Before I worked as a firefighter, I was a trainer in both large and small health clubs. During that time I would see a lot of people exercising consistently and with intensity but only make a limited amount of fitness progress. Why? Because we are all creatures of habit in the gym and out. These…
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Get Paid to Get Fire Rescue Fit in 2016!
Over $2,500 in cash and prizes will be given away to Firefighters, EMTs and Medics! YOU can Win and more importantly Motivate Others! Don’t wait, get your program and get started today! The purpose of the contest is to motivate Firefighters, EMTs and Medics to change the unhealthy culture of the fire service. Statistics show that the obesity…
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Happy Holidays Firefighter Workout…
Happy Holidays- Yes that time of the year where we have a tendency to overindulge and workouts seem to take second place to the holiday rush. To combat the accumulation of holiday pounds I created this Fire Rescue Metabolic Workout.. This workout requires minimal time, maximal effort and will give you an extreme calorie burn…
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The Fire Rescue Fitness Body Weight 500 Workout
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…
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Firefighter Interval Workout- Burn fat with fireground movements…
One of the best ways to incorporate fireground movements into your workouts is to perform what I call “10-minute interval overhauls.” These are 10 minutes of intervals that can vary in work and rest times that are performed after your strength training sessions. You can read more about these “interval overhauls” by clicking here. Today,…
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Is CrossFit a Good Firefighter Workout Program?
I’ve worked in the fitness industry for over 20 years and have seen a lot of “fads” come and go. Not to age myself but when I started in the industry step classes, leotards and zubaz where still popular. Back in the day every health club focused on having the most updated machinery possible, today…
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Firefighter Workout- Progressive Bodyweight Challenge
I get a lot of requests for workouts that require a minimal amount of equipment. Here is a great Firefighter Bodyweight workout that doesn’t require a lot of equipment and is very efficient (like you need to be on a fire/rescue scene). Click on the video below for a recap. Here is a recap of…
Read MoreFirefighter Exercise Upgrade- Bicep Training
Firefighters, EMTs and Paramedics frequently lift heavy object whether it be a cot, a hose line or a heavy piece of equipment. Lifting heavy objects can take its toll on the body if you are not trained for it. Today’s exercise upgrade addresses this issue, it takes the traditional bicep curl and adds some core…
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4 Rules to Eating Healthy in (and out) of the Firehouse…
What do you need for survival? I’m not talking about your phone, technology, or a certain person; I mean what does your body need to survive? If you said food you would be correct… Food is one of the most important things in our lives but in most cases it is low on our priority…
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