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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NUTRITION
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.
Latest: NUTRITION
3 Ways To Fuel Firefighter Performance
Learning how proper nutrition fuels optimal firefighter performance with Ryan Provencher.
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Trust Your Gut
Detoxes and cleanses are popular but commonly misunderstood concepts that involve eliminating foods or food groups for a given period of time. Popular detoxification programs such as juice cleanses, sugar detoxes, elimination diets, fasting and taking fiber supplements usually involve eating a minimal amount of food.
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Breaking the Stigma of CBD in the Fire Service
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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly with Sugar
Our brains are wired to love and crave sugar. It’s very addictive, that’s part of why we love it so much. In fact, researchers have found that sugar is approximately eight times more addictive than cocaine.
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Six Ways to Eat Slower
Research suggests that fast eaters may gain more weight over time relative to slower eaters. In contrast, slower eaters naturally consume less food and feel more full after the meal.
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8 SECRETS TO EATING OUT – THE HEALTHY WAY
By: Megan Lautz, MS, RD, TSAC-F Eating out and maintaining your health is possible with the right choices. Dodge the supersized portions and fried appetizers by using the following smart eating strategies. Plan ahead: if you know you will want a burger and fries or another meal off your typical plan, plan the rest of …
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ON-THE-GO SMOOTHIES
By: Megan Lautz, MS, RD, TSAC-F Smoothies are a great way to boost your fruit and veggie intake without taking a ton of prep time. A morning smoothie is an easy grab for the commute into the station or made to sip on during line-up. Smoothies are a great way to boost your fruit and …
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CLEAN UP YOUR NUTRITION WITH THESE 3 STEPS
Take control of your nutrition with these simple steps. Make sure to drink lots of water, eat simple one-ingredient foods, like vegetables, lean meats, and fruits, read food labels and limit those sugars. HEALTHY EATING (OR DRINKING) STEP #1 Stay Hydrated: Drink Lots of Water. Whether your body is turning food into fuel or working …
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4 REASONS TO BUMP UP YOUR FIBER INTAKE
Eating enough fiber has numerous health benefits, including improvements in cardiovascular health and body composition.
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