Fitness
It is crucial that firefighters maintain their physical fitness as part of their job. The FireRescue1 fitness topic encompasses everything from exercise safety, to Aaron Zamzow’s fitness column for tips on how to make your training work for you, to a video from Gordon Graham on the importance of getting regular physicals. In addition, we also include content that details nutrition and health considerations, and how the focus on firefighter fitness has evolved over the years.
By incorporating neck training into your daily fitness routine, you can prevent injury, reduce pain and even improve physical performance
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From triathlons to parkour and beyond, these extreme sports align ever so nicely with first responder functional fitness workouts
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From deadlifts to foam-rolling, these exercises will help you achieve peak performance
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Through running, Glaze finds a powerful tool for managing stress and improving mental health
These five strategies are designed to help you overcome exhaustion and maintain momentum toward your fitness goals
Take steps to prioritize your wellness so you can better serve your community, your colleagues and your family
Find your inner-chef with these recipes written, compiled and taste-tested by fellow first responders
When it comes to food donations, having healthy options available can make a big difference in first responders’ choices
Quick snacks to keep your energy levels up
Short on time and space? Check out these products to help get a workout in no matter where you are in your day
New proposed standards may require significant action to improve safe practices
Cold showers offer a powerful and accessible tool for officers to combat stress, boost resilience and cultivate mental clarity
By combining both motivation and discipline, you’ll be able to sustain your fitness habits in the long run
The CEO of the Spartan endurance sports brand wants to help 100 million people get fit – now 101 million with his offer of a free race for all firefighters
Caffeine, supplements, cravings – our nutritionists break down their top tips
Samantha Briggs was a firefighter in England, started her CrossFit career at 31, and became a Hamilton firefighter at 40
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Lower body injuries, such as knee pain and lower back pain, are found present to a high degree in the fire service community
As “tactical athletes,” responders should focus on whole-body fitness to enhance their job performance
The wildly popular sport is a great workout for firefighters and EMS professionals
Alexander Griffin died during a run pursuing his dream of becoming a firefighter like his brother
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