Fitness & Health
FITNESS IN FOCUS
The benefits are numerous, but the startup can be daunting; become a meal-prepping pro with these top-rated solutions
Live at FDIC, Better Every Shift cohost Aaron Zamzow is capturing attendees improvement strategies
Taunton Firefighter Chad Larivee did not let a spinal cord injury keep him out of the race
Could intermittent fasting be the wellness key you’ve been searching for?
From triathlons to parkour and beyond, these extreme sports align ever so nicely with first responder functional fitness workouts
New proposed standards may require significant action to improve safe practices
Joe De Sena made the announcement on the Better Every Shift podcast
Samantha Briggs was a firefighter in England, started her CrossFit career at 31, and became a Hamilton firefighter at 40
Ann Arbor firefighters responded to numerous fires as fans celebrated the football championship
When and where to watch the First Responder Bowl, plus a brief history of this unique event
MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS
Feeling alone within a group, especially one that seems otherwise cohesive, can be the worst kind of loneliness
Inside Health 34 – UC Davis Fire’s mobile approach to non-emergent support and service navigation
Following the hardest of calls, we hope to always circle back to the positive impacts that we have when we are able to make that save
Takotsubo syndrome might be a clinical trap, but the firehouse shouldn’t be
The FirstNet Health and Wellness Coalition leads efforts to enhance first responder mental wellness through comprehensive strategies and policy changes
U.S. Fire Administrator Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell’s focus on consistent messaging has reached fire service organizations; the next step – firefighters
As a fire chief, you can’t stop traumatic calls from happening, but you can show up and support your crews before, during and after
Volunteers want more mental health services, increased staffing to relieve stress and culture change to eliminate lingering stigma
Firefighters pinpoint their top stressors and acknowledge the impact of stress on the quality of service provided
Times have changed in the fire service and some of the best peer support opportunities have fallen by the wayside as firefighter culture has evolved
COMPLETE COVERAGE
Enhance decision-making, stress management and overall mental resilience in situations of extreme stress
Easy tips for building a personal oasis at home where you can decompress, recharge and sustain your mental wellbeing
The Fairfax County (Virginia) firefighter-paramedic talks crew bonding, firefighter reproductive health, and banishing ego to create space for vulnerable conversations
Hit your fitness goals without breaking the bank
Bryan Johnson’s biohacking protocol has gone viral – could this practice benefit your wellbeing?
By incorporating these snacks into their daily routine, firefighters can better manage their energy levels and focus
Dr. Rachelle Zemlok takes the Better Every Shift crew inside the psychologist’s office during First Responder Wellness Week
From family outreach to increased counseling access and more understanding from supervisors, firefighters are looking to leadership to step up in this area
A top-tier athlete breathwork coach shares exercises to reset your mindset on and off shift
It is our responsibility to supply our bodies with the exercise and care they need to serve us efficiently
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