firefighter fitness
First Responders- 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…
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Tips to help control portions in (and out) of the Firehouse.
Portion control is a challenge for many first responders. Vast quantities of unhealthy foods along with busy shifts make it difficult. Here are some tips from FRF that will help you control portions and your hunger to eat too much.
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The 5 Fitness Tips Every First Responder Needs to Follow
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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First Responders- Burn Calories and Improve mobility with this Memorial Day Workout Option
Firefighters, EMTs and Medics, earn your holiday carbohydrates with this highly metabolic workout. This is a great option for the firehouse (or home) to help burn calories and improve mobility. Give it a try! #GETFRF
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First Responders- Stay Hydrated, Stay Alive…
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).
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Build Cardio Conditioning and Fight Fireground Fatigue with this Workout Addition
Here is a great way to incorporate fireground “functional” movements into your workouts. Improve your cardiovascular conditioning and improve performance.
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FRF Stuffed Peppers
Looking for a quick, tasty, and healthy recipe for your crew and family? Try the FRF Stuffed Peppers, they satisfy every taste!
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Create an Effective Firefighter Workout Schedule
Do you work out on-shift? Should you work out on-shift and what is the best workout to perform? Fire Rescue Fitness explains the best workout options for those on-shift and how-to set-up your workout schedule for success.
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The Best First Responder Workout Programs Have These Components.
Workout programs should help first responders perform better on and off the fire/ rescue scene, reduce chances of injury and ultimately prolong their career. Properly planned programs will do this, especially if they contain these components. Read this great post from Fire Rescue Fitness.
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