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Kettlebells, sandbags, steel clubs, medicine balls, and suspension trainers provide benefits that closely align with the real-world demands of firefighting
The Med Ball Vertical Press/Throw exercise builds strength to help overhaul and breach ceilings more easily
The results of a self-assessment can guide you on how to proceed with your exercise plan
Glutes impact not only our lower-body functionality, but our upper body posture, as well
An enormous portion of our cadets are walking in the door without any form of formal training regiment or structure in their day-to-day lives
This exercise simulates the physical demands of tasks such as pulling hoses, hoisting tools, and lifting equipment
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
The lunge is the kind of movement that can make the difference between success and failure in firefighting situations
Six anchors of performance training helps firefighters ensure they're fully prepared to face the challenges of their profession
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
The lesson is that a work ethic without an equal rest ethic will undermine the hard work and probably leave you defeated
Human physical evolution was optimized to perform an array of survival tasks, including gripping and carrying things
By Ryan Provencher, Firefighter Peak Performance The "Standing Halo" exercise utilizes the Rotation Movement Pattern to develop explosive power for firefighting tasks such as vehicle extrication and forcible entry. Great loading options include the Sandbag (featured here), Kettlebell, or
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Firefighting is a demanding job that requires us to be response-ready when the call comes in
Do you ever feel like you’re taking the time to stretch but aren’t getting any more flexible? You’re not alone
We’ve all worked out at some point because we’ve all endured Fire Training
Developing and maintaining a high level of physical readiness not only provides numerous health benefits and reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease but also helps boost morale and self-esteem
Firefighting is a dangerous and physically demanding job
Instead of picking a set of muscles to train on particular days, pick exercises that fit into these main movement patterns that mimic on the job tasks
Does this pattern sound familiar? You follow a strict diet and lose weight but then, on reaching your goal, you ditch the diet and gain the pounds back
A personal trainer friend of mine once said that legs are one of the best tools for building legs
We have been talking recently about firefighters as tactical athletes, and strategies to develop the “Athlete’s Mindset”