Broga: Yoga Reimagined for Men
Broga class was fun, relaxing and we all felt a lot better. I was a convert. We are all now Brogis! And dang proud of it.
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Physical
Firefighters are aware of the statistics linking firefighter deaths to preventable diseases and illnesses caused by unhealthy lifestyles. One of the leading causes of firefighter deaths is heart attacks. “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Bringing answers to the modern firefighter’s burning health questions, we aim to help firefighters identify and put into practice better health choices to increase your chances at a healthier wellbeing with disease and illness free careers and retirements.
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Wellness Wednesday – Year-Round Sun Smarts
Harness the benefits of the sun while mitigating the damage from long-term exposure.
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The Truth About THC and Sleep
THC inhibits REM sleep. Just because you fall asleep fast does not mean you’re getting quality sleep.
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Wellness Wednesday – Oral Health Affects More Than Your Mouth
Maintaining good oral health is essential for overall well-being. To ensure a healthy smile, it’s crucial to establish effective oral hygiene practices.
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Here’s How Male Firefighters Can Protect Their Reproductive Health
To cool off properly after fighting a fire, you’ve got to strip down, and let your body and your "boys" breathe.
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Wellness Wednesday – How to Consume Caffeine to Burn Fat
Caffeine consumption can disrupt nighttime sleep in most people. So, why would consuming caffeine at 5 p.m. be a good idea? We unpack the nuance.
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6 Sleep Strategies Especially for Firefighters
Discover six key ways to help yourself optimize your sleep as a firefighter, whether you're on or off shift.
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Training Exercise: EQ Bar Horizontal Row
The EQ Bar Horizontal Row exercise will help you pull hoses and lift equipment like it's second nature.
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Wellness Wednesday – Calling all “Desk-athletes”
Virtually everyone reading this is a "desk athlete," meaning that even if you are a regular exerciser, you most likely spend multiple hours per day at a desk looking at screens, doing some version of 21st-century work. Which stimulates an interesting question, should a distinction be made between sedentary and non-active? I would argue yes.
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Wellness Wednesday – Foot Health
Intuitively, we all know that the strength of a structure starts at its foundation. That is certainly true of the human structure as well. Our feet are the complex foundation on which everything above it is built. Among the many things that have compromised the health of our feet is the footwear most of us use daily. The narrow toe boxes, ultra-supportive insoles and higher-than-necessary heels have significantly diminished the strength and functionality of our feet, leading to both acute and chronic issues, including:
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