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It takes longer to recharge and heal when you resist taking time off to rest, recover, and reset
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
To cool off properly after fighting a fire, you’ve got to strip down, and let your body and your "boys" breathe
Due to being removed from the scene, many dispatchers do not get the end of the story that started so terrifyingly in their ear
The results of a self-assessment can guide you on how to proceed with your exercise plan
Let the filter kick in and do what it should for a minute or two
Glutes impact not only our lower-body functionality, but our upper body posture, as well
If you begin to think of your sleep the way you think about your vacations, you’ll see sleep as time you want to make the most of
Maintaining good oral health is essential for overall well-being
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
THC inhibits REM sleep
Bill Heffernan continues to navigate his new political journey and is learning more about the differences between the political and firefighting worlds daily
This exercise simulates the physical demands of tasks such as pulling hoses, hoisting tools, and lifting equipment
How quickly you lose fat depends on a variety of factors apart from lifestyle changes
The emotional weight of the career is a reality first responders face
Harness the benefits of the sun while mitigating the damage from long-term exposure
Goal-crushing doesn’t happen overnight
Blending aspects of both spending and saving might be the answer to improving your financial well-being
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
Moral injury is no different than any other type of trauma injury; experiencing it does not make the dispatcher broken, unfixable or damaged for life
Passion isn’t part of a healthy relationship
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