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Thanksgiving (Holiday) Morning Firefighter Workout to Ignite Your Metabolism…
Here is a great way to start your Thanksgiving morning (or any morning). This is a little workout that will burn some early morning calories, ignite your metabolism, and make room for some good Thanksgiving food. I always like to do some morning workout or fun run with the family on Holidays, I find that…
Hydrate for Optimum Firefighter Fitness
I have posted this article a couple of times over the past 4 years on the firerescuefitness.com blog, I think it is one of the most overlooked aspects of firefighter fitness. Its starting to get cold outside (at least here in the Midwest) and its easy to think that hydration isn’t as important as staying…
Goblet Squat for More Strength on the Fireground
I often get emails and questions about ways to improve leg strength and recovery while in firefighting gear. We all know that stairs and climbing are major fire rescue movements performed on the fire ground so… improve your leg strength and you could improve your performance on the fire ground. One exercise in particular is…
The Best Firefighter Workout?
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. You can read about them here and here. I’ve received a ton of feedback about those articles…
Firefighter Cardio Interval Workouts
Cardiovascular fitness is obviously a very important concern for the fire rescue athlete (firefighters, paramedics and EMTs). Lately I’ve been researching, creating, and then performing a lot of 10-minute interval overhauls and wanted to share them with you today. You can do one of these separately after a strength workout or combine all three for a good cardiovascular workout. These only…
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. Please like, comment and share this…
Fight Fire not the Flu….
Its that time of the year again, the cold and flu season. Each year the common cold affects the average person two times, and can affect the fire rescue athlete even more. The sneezing, coughing, aching, stuff head, sore throat, and runny nose leave you wanting to curl up under the bed covers. To avoid…
The 10 Best Foods for First Responders
Food is the fuel that helps us think and perform at our best. The right foods can mean energy and nutrients to help you manage the demands of the job. The wrong foods can add to the stress we already go through and leave your mind cloudy and body inflamed. So, if you want to make the most of your shift, your day, and your career, your diet should be a top priority!