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Six anchors of performance training helps firefighters ensure they're fully prepared to face the challenges of their profession
When you’re feeling great and stress-free in all aspects of your life, your “body battery” is at or close to 100 per cent
Overcoming obstacles, whether physical, mental, or emotional, isn’t something you have to face on your own
Without communication, there would be no relationship
The trick to navigating flashy offers in the automotive world is keeping your head on straight and doing research before giving final approval on the deal
We often create our lists based on experience
The EQ Bar Lateral Lunge and Lift exercise, when done consistently, can make general equipment operation in firefighting feel much easier
The Performance Mindset for firefighters is built on six anchors, each contributing to a comprehensive approach to well-being and professional excellence
Broga class was fun, relaxing and we all felt a lot better
For those who grew up feeling unsafe or unsupported, choosing a career where they’re in control can be an attempt to reclaim power and find purpose
When using wearables, it’s easy to get wrapped up in daily numbers, but trends over time are far more valuable than any single day’s data
Regardless of the approach a fire department takes to address suicide, the little research we have is screaming at us to intervene now
In a one-on-one setting, therapists streamline treatment to your distinctive goals, the challenges you’re facing, and the traumatic situations
It's important to unpack and assess the life experiences packed into our mental backpacks
A life coach will hold you accountable for the things you set out to do, ask you what step you want to take next, help you navigate both successes and failures, without judgment
Each week, we discuss a variety of different health and wellness topics (last week’s topic was grip strength), some of which may be more applicable to you than others
Human physical evolution was optimized to perform an array of survival tasks, including gripping and carrying things
In the firefighting industry, the development of turnout gear, uniforms, and essentials specifically tailored for women has been a significant advancement
We live in a messy world
What happens when the “what if” or worst-case scenario becomes the only scenario? First responders live in both scenarios each time they go to work and often when they return home
Discover the transformative power of fitness in building resilience and improving overall wellness for firefighters and first responders
Firefighting presents numerous challenges that can hinder achieving fitness and performance goals
In a time where increased discussions are being had regarding mental health, trauma, PTSD, and the toll of the job, why does it feel like nothing is changing?
Sometimes you need food fast, but prepping and cooking take time