060 – 2 Most Important and Forgotten Keys To Firefighter Fitness

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Training to be Better Athletes and Better Firefighters

In this firefighter training episode Aaron Zamzow and David Soler share with us why and how members of the fire service should train, eat, and treat our bodies as if we’re athletes.

We discuss:

• How vitally important is stretching for firefighters?
• What’s the proper way for us to stretch and when do we stretch?
• What are some things we can do to stretch and warm up before we go in to the field?
• How important is hydration?
• How do we keep our bodies hydrated?

Intro by: Deputy Chief Frank Viscuso, author of “Step up and Lead.”

Aaron Zamzow owner of “Fire Rescue Fitness”

About Aaron Zamzow:

Aaron Zamzow is the owner of Fire Rescue Fitness, a company that creates workout programs and fitness articles that focus on getting Fire Rescue Athletes “fit for duty.”

Aaron holds a Bachelor of Science degree in health and wellness and is a National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer and Peer Fitness Trainer. He has worked in the fitness industry for over 20 years and has experience working with the general population as well as athletes from the NBA, NFL and NHL.

He has over 12 years of firefighting experience as an on-call paid firefighter in Golden Valley, Minnesota and is currently a full-time firefighter/EMT in Madison, Wisconsin.

He is the author of The Ultimate Fire Athlete and other fitness programs catered toward Fire Rescue Athletes. Aaron has been published in Fire Rescue Magazine, Firefighter Nation and in PFFW (Professional Fire Fighters Wisconsin) Quarterly. He has appeared on numerous radio and television programs and has presented to numerous Fire Departments and corporations around the country.

About the Firefighter Toolbox Podcast/Internet Radio Show

The Firefighter Toolbox Podcast/Internet Radio Show is an audio program for up and coming firefighters and leaders who want to become better at the ever evolving skill of firefighting and to continue growing into a better leader. We interview great firefighters, officers, and other authorities inside and outside of the fire service who bring great ideas, insights, and information to share with us so we can take our skills to the next level.

Mentions on the Show

Aaron’s Books:

• “Fire Rescue Fitness”
• “Ultimate Fire Rescue Athlete”
• “Rapid fat loss for firefighters”
• “Foundations Program”
• “Chief’s Workout”

Links Mentioned:

• Fire Rescue Fitness
• Firefightertoolbox.com/books
• Firefightertoolbox.com/resources
• Firefightertoolbox.com/book

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