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Bryan Fass, First in Fitness

First in Fitness
by Bryan Fass

Bryan Fass is the author of "Fit Responder," a comprehensive wellness plan for the first responder (www.fitresponder.com) and the Fit Responder Blog (www.fitresponder.wordpress.com). Bryan has a Bachelor's Degree in Sports Medicine and is certified as a licensed athletic trainer and a strength and conditioning specialist. He was a paramedic for over 8 years, and has authored four books regarding fitness, wellness and human performance. Bryan is available for consulting and speaking on Public Safety Fitness Testing along with Fitness, Wellness and Injury Prevention Programs. Contact Bryan at Bryan.Fass@FireRescue1.com.

Fitness and reducing firefighter injuries

On-duty responder fitness: Pressing exercises

On-duty responder fitness: Focusing on the legs

On-duty responder fitness: Abdominal training

On-duty responder fitness: Pulling exercises

The 'Big 6' on-duty stretches

A new approach to responder fitness

Developing a sense of pride

Fix your bad patient handling techniques

The inchworm drill

Protect yourself from knee aches and pains

Strengthen your core to avoid injury

Take better care of your body

5 components of a wellness initiative

Condition your whole body with high intensity training

What should I eat during a shift?

How to give your system a boost

How to Stay Injury Free in 2010

Preventing Injury in Responders

Good Fuel for Great Response

A Heavy Subject

Treating Trigger Points

Five Points for First Responder Fitness

More Steps for Uniform Fitness

Uniform Fitness

Functional Exercise: The Squat Reach

The Functionality of Active Stretching

Implementing Basic Daily Stretches

The Path to Becoming a Fit Responder

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