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Studies show that most Americans don't get enough of several important nutrients from their diets
Over the years there have been many advancements in terms of firefighter PPE
Calcium is vital for building and maintaining healthy bones and teeth and ensuring the heart, nerves and muscles function properly
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
Antioxidants are a nutrition topic that's had staying power for decades as other nutrition trends come and go
The world's love affair with pasta traces back thousands of years to Asia, where archaeologists believe the first noodles were produced
Low HRV is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease
These days, seemingly everyone is waxing poetic about the microbiome
Most everyone has an idea of what constitutes a vegetarian or a vegan diet, but what about a "flexitarian" diet?
If you have diabetes or you're struggling to control your blood sugar levels, limiting the amount of caffeine in your diet may be beneficial
So how do you make a quality firefighter cardiovascular training program? First, you need to identify your long-term goal
Can you survive long enough to survive? There's a gap of time between when an emergency first occurs and the arrival of experts to save you
Incorporate breathwork into your daily routine to build resilience and mind-body balance
Is there a reason why you are filling every hour of every day with something? Just because you technically have time for something doesn’t mean you should take it on, and just because you’ve been aske
The fifth strategy to consider in developing the Athlete’s Mindset is to be proactive in your preparation
Learning how proper nutrition fuels optimal firefighter performance with Ryan Provencher
January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month and it’s important to acknowledge that occupational cancer is the leading cause of line-of-duty deaths in the fire service
For many of us, the beginning of a new year is a great time to set new health and fitness goals
Our ability to adequately equip our first responders with the awareness, knowledge and tools to address the fundamental question of ‘how do you work safely (emotionally) as a first responder is crucia
The allure of a uniform never fails to appetize the curious and play into so many different scenarios of lust and appeal
Throughout our time spent as a firefighter, you must sometimes do a self-check, hit the reset button, and remember that you chose this career for better or worse – though sometimes it's hard to predic
Have you ever noticed that much of the information out there about firefighter fitness is mostly for those on the frontline?
Actively assessing and responding to your mental health is beneficial to firefighter’s off and on the job, just as it is for physical health
By: Mark Gungor Source: https://www