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Fitness is a key ingredient to a long, healthy firefighting career. The prevention of injuries is provided in the framework of fitness. Enhancing the fitness regimes of those who are already on the fitness train, while inspiring those who aren’t to join in. We aim to provide effective firefighter exercises and training workouts, the latest diet and nutrition recommendations, and awareness about the importance of developing a healthy mind, body, and soul connection.
As the first person in the U.S. to form a national fitness and wellness program specifically geared to firefighters, Dave Wurtzel has become a leading expert in the field.
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The Training Exercise: One-Arm Kettlebell Overhead Press builds shoulder strength and core stability.
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We’ve rounded up the best deals on fitness products – from gym gear to recovery tools – that boost the effectiveness of firefighter training.
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The lesson is that a work ethic without an equal rest ethic will undermine the hard work and probably leave you defeated.
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The Performance Mindset for firefighters is built on six anchors, each contributing to a comprehensive approach to well-being and professional excellence.
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The EQ Bar Lateral Lunge and Lift exercise, when done consistently, can make general equipment operation in firefighting feel much easier.
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Six anchors of performance training helps firefighters ensure they're fully prepared to face the challenges of their profession.
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The lunge is the kind of movement that can make the difference between success and failure in firefighting situations.
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Developing awareness and mindfulness in your movement will help you to reduce the risk of injury while optimizing your performance in the gym and on the job.
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This exercise simulates the physical demands of tasks such as pulling hoses, hoisting tools, and lifting equipment.
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