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Title: Boost Firefighter Fitness: Tailored Programs For First Responders

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Typically they are known as a "butter" and "syrup" covered breakfast treat but, there are some healthy and tasty pancake options.

A recent discussion/ challenge from my crew resulted in the research and creation of this article.  It was a Sunday morning in the firehouse where we typically have a brunch- eggs, bacon, fruit, yogurt (l...


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What is the MOST Important Fitness Trait for Firefighters, EMTs and Medics? The answer is not that simple...

Listen to the Fire Rescue Athlete Podcast with Aaron Zamzow talking about this post.  Discover the fitness trait every firefighter needs.

I often get asked by Firefighters, EMTs, and Paramedics to...


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Before I got into the fire service (almost 15 years ago) I worked with athletes, some amateur, some pro.   The main goal of the training was to create workouts that would improve performance (and in some cases body aesthetics).  The first thing we would do is evaluate the motions and muscles needed in their sport, then provide exercises that would challenge and...


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Changing the stance on a traditional movement can make it more functional for first responders.

What makes an exercise "functional" for firefighters, EMTs, and medics?  In order to answer this question, we must first define what functional training means.   The definitions can be varied and broad and often the term functio...


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