The Healthy Firefighting Heart “Deconstructed”
So how do you make a quality firefighter cardiovascular training program? First, you need to identify your long-term goal.
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We recently sat down with one of our loyal partners, Maytham Naqvi from FIT IT OUT. We have recommendations from Maytham just for you!
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The First Responder Mindset: The Life You Save May be Your Own
Can you survive long enough to survive? There's a gap of time between when an emergency first occurs and the arrival of experts to save you.
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Are You Training For Resilience?
Resilience. The buzzword that everyone thinks about when it comes to first responders. It is suggested that today’s firefighters and frontline responders have to be resilient, but what does that actually mean?
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The Power of Breath Work for First Responders
Incorporate breathwork into your daily routine to build resilience and mind-body balance. You owe it to yourself.
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Learning How To Say No
Is there a reason why you are filling every hour of every day with something? Just because you technically have time for something doesn’t mean you should take it on, and just because you’ve been asked, doesn’t mean you have to say yes.
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6 Ways to Be a Great Teammate
When greeting new Recruits, one of our Captains will often say, “I am here for We, and We are here for Them”. This quote sets the tone for the Academy and establishes a culture of ownership and teamwork in new Recruits.
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Helping Firefighters to be Proactive in Preparation
The fifth strategy to consider in developing the Athlete’s Mindset is to be proactive in your preparation. I am a huge Seattle Seahawks fan, and Quarterback Russell Wilson often talks about how his preparation off the field has set him up for success on the field.
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How to Improve Sleep and Recovery Off-Shift
Sleep debt decreases cognitive and motor function just like alcohol intoxication. Sleep deprivation also decreases the ability of our bodies to fight off diseases, including cancer.
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How Dogs Relieve Stress & Make Us Happier
Looking to relieve stress? “Dogs are good for your heart—studies show that dog owners have a lower risk of death; they have lower blood pressure,” says Dr. Burch.
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