Training Load Periodization: Acute:Chronic Workload Ratio
Alan Russell examines the relationship between fitness and fatigue, and considerations when it comes to balancing physical training loads.
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Fitness
Explore FirefighterNation™’s fitness section for comprehensive articles tailored to enhancing physical strength, endurance, and overall health specifically for firefighters. Discover workout routines, nutrition tips, and strategies designed to optimize performance and resilience in demanding firefighting scenarios. Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to maintain peak fitness levels necessary for the challenges of the firefighting profession.
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Set Standards, Not Goals: Physical Fitness Standards for the American Fire Service
The fire service needs to move beyond individual fitness goals and adopt clear physical fitness standards that apply to all firefighters.
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Decatur (AL) Firefighter Completes Intense Smoke Diver Training
Another Decatur firefighter earned smoke diver certification this month and is now equipped with advanced skills.
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Grant Funds Workout Equipment for Shawnee (OH) Firefighters
Employees of the Shawnee Township Fire Department now have access to updated exercise and fitness equipment.
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FDIC 2023 Preview: Firefighter Fitness with Jim Moss and Dan Kerrigan
Get ready for "11 Steps to Creating a Culture of Firefighter Fitness" and "The 4 Pillars of Firefighter Functional Fitness, Health, and Wellness."
Next Rung: Navigating Trauma and Building Support Systems
Hosts Blake Stinnett and Charlie Brown candidly discuss the profound impact of trauma in the fire service.
The Controllables of Sleep
Sleep is a major struggle in the fire service. A common sentiment is, "I'll sleep when I'm dead," but firefighters are starting to wake up…
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Worthwhile, But Not Easy
Our job is worthwhile, but it’s not easy. Building strength and conditioning isn’t as easy as sitting, but it will help you endure through middle…
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The Proactively Fit Firefighter
For decades, the fire service has all but ignored the elephant in the room: dealing with how the job affects its membership. Whether it’s job-related…
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Having Trouble Working Out on Shift? Try Microdose Workouts
A “microdosed” workout is very reasonable and the physical and mental health benefits will pay off in the long run on and off shift.
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Hydrate or Die: A Basic Approach to Proper Hydration
Maintaining proper hydration will be the difference between keeping you performance ready and keeping you on the sideline.
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Active and Passive Recovery for the Functional Firefighter
Recovery–both active and passive--is highly critical to increasing optimal performance on and off the fireground.
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Firefighter Fitness Redefined
Are current firefighter fitness recommendations meeting their objectives?
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Controlling the ‘Controllables’: Fueling for Fire
The way we eat can help boost our mental and physical health as firefighters, says Maureen Stoeklein.
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