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Philadelphia Fire Department Expands Mental Health Resources for Firefighters, First Responders

Philadelphia's Fire Department is expanding its resources for first responders coping with emotional stress related to their work. Efforts to launch a program called "Stress First Aid" in Philadelphia have been underway for some time, but coincidentally, the first major training took place just one day after the Center City building collapse.
(Wednesday, June 12, 2013) read
Tags: behavioral healthcare, Firefighter Fitness and Health
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Dumbbell Exercises

What’s the first piece of exercise equipment that comes to mind when you think of working out or hitting the gym? Monte Egherman takes a look at dumbbells, which are a mainstay at the gym, but may not be the first thing you think of when looking for a great strength training device or exercise tool.
(Wednesday, June 12, 2013) read
Tags: alternating plane dumbbell lateral raises, dumbbell calf raise, dumbbell exercises, dumbbell lunge, dumbbell press, gorilla squat, lateral dumbbell lunge, weight
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(Saturday, June 8, 2013) read
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Why All Firefighters Should Support Mandatory Physicals

Despite being one of the most physically demanding jobs in the United States, firefighting still requires no annual physical. BC Matt Tobia tackles some of the myths surrounding the implementation of mandatory physicals.
(Sunday, May 26, 2013) read
Tags: heart attack, line-of-duty death, LODD, mandatory physical, NFPA 1582, physical, Management and Leadership, Firefighter Safety and Health
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Understanding Abdominal Muscle Exercises

Have you tried to develop well-defined abdominal muscles, but you didn’t get the results you were hoping for? As Michael Ong explains, it could be that you’re doing the wrong exercises, or doing exercises improperly.
(Friday, May 10, 2013) read
Tags: Abdominal muscle exercises, constant contraction, muscle contraction, muscle isolation, range of motion, six-pack abs, spot reduction

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