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In this three-part series I’m going over three types of exercise I believe all firefighters should do. While there isn’t ONE right way for everybody to exercise (although superfans of certain workout regimes will argue with that) there are some workouts that are beneficial for...

This is the second of a three-part series explaining some of the best types of exercise for firefighters. There’s so much out there, and for every workout regime, there are people advocating that their program is the best. I’m often asked what firefighters should be doing....

There are so many different types of workout regimes out there and a lot of firefighters ask me which is best for firefighters? The truth is that the best type of exercise for you is one that will help you work on the component(s) of your fitness that’s lacking. For example, if...

In the last article,  I showed you two exercises to work your front abdominal muscles and your back muscles (at the same time!) These exercises for your core are superior to other exercises because they allow you to keep your spine neutral, which is the very best thing for...

In this two-part series I’m going to explain the best ways to work your core because firefighters must have a strong core to protect themselves from back injuries. Back injuries are the most common, and often the most debilitating type of injury that firefighters suffer from. The...

In the first article in this series, I cleared up some myths about stretching including when firefighters should not stretch and when they should. Next, I explained which stretches firefighters should NOT do, and lastly some great stretches for firefighters to do to avoid injury....

In the first article in this series, I cleared up some myths about stretching including when firefighters should not stretch and when they should. Next I explained which stretches firefighters should NOT do. When Firefighters are to Stretch and What to Do In this article and the...

In the first article in this series, I cleared up some myths about stretching including when firefighters should NOT stretch and when they should. In these next few articles, I’m going to explain which stretches firefighters should and should NOT do. Having done thousands of...

There seems to be a lot of confusion around stretching. In this article series I’m going to first clear up some myths about stretching and then show you some of the stretches that are most important for firefighters to do (and some to avoid). Should Firefighters Stretch At All?...

Live a longer life by eating this sweet treat Today I’m going to tell you some great news.  You can live a longer life by eating something sweet and delicious. The reason is because this treat actually reduces your blood pressure and helps manage your blood sugar. Recently...