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How to Execute the Proper Kettlebell Swing
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5 Exercises to Improve Grip Strength for Firefighters
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074 – Introduction to Firefighter Functional Fitness
Firefighter Functional Fitness – 7 Tips for Planning Weekly Workouts
The 3 Cornerstones of Firefighter Fitness Success
8 Must-Do Exercises for Serious Firefighter Functional Fitness

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5 Exercises to Improve Grip Strength for Firefighters

Think about it—nearly every fireground task we perform requires the use of our hands. Pulling hose, hooking ceilings, carrying heavy equipment, dragging victims, firefighters, and objects—the list goes on and on.  Similarly, when engaging in functional strength training, most...
Posted On 26 Aug 2016
, By Firefighter Functional Fitness

6 Ways Firefighters can Use Exercise Progressions and Regressions

For some firefighters, it may be difficult to know which exercises are specifically functional for the job.  Knowledge of basic exercises is good, but being able to apply progressions and regressions are key to getting the most out of each workout.  A progression is used to make...
Posted On 12 Aug 2016
, By Firefighter Functional Fitness

3 Workout Tips for the Volunteer Firefighter

While we believe that fitness is a fire service requirement regardless of status as volunteer or career, we know that volunteer firefighters can face even more challenges than their career counterparts when it comes to finding the time and resources to work out.  But while the...
Posted On 29 Jul 2016
, By Firefighter Functional Fitness
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Firefighter Functional Fitness – 7 Tips for Planning Weekly Workouts

One of the biggest hurdles for firefighters who want to improve their fitness is figuring out what they should do for their weekly workouts.  Unfortunately, these individuals don’t have specific goals of what they want to accomplish; therefore, they lack a specific plan for...
Posted On 15 Jul 2016
, By Firefighter Functional Fitness
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The 3 Cornerstones of Firefighter Fitness Success

When it comes to Firefighter Functional Fitness, the level of success you achieve will always be directly linked to three cornerstones: Attitude, Accountability, and Action.  Simply put, you must accept the fact that being fit for duty is a fundamental requirement of being a...
Posted On 01 Jul 2016
, By Firefighter Functional Fitness
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8 Must-Do Exercises for Serious Firefighter Functional Fitness

One of the questions we are asked most often is, “What are the best exercises to improve firefighter fitness?”  Although we share over 100 highly-effective exercises, movements and stretches in our book Firefighter Functional Fitness, this article will provide you with the best...
Posted On 17 Jun 2016
, By Firefighter Functional Fitness
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10 Key Eating Principles for Losing Weight & Staying Thin

Firefighters frequently ask us the best methods for losing weight, and with good reason.  The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) recently published the document Addressing the Epidemic of Obesity in the United States Fire Service.  It details the fact that more than 70% of...
Posted On 03 Jun 2016
, By Firefighter Functional Fitness

8 Foundational Kettlebell Exercises for Firefighters

One of the keys to improving your functional fitness and fire ground performance is to use The Big 8 of Firefighter Functional Fitness as your foundation.  The Big 8 concept is comprised of Core Strength, Cardiovascular Capacity, Flexibility, The Push, The Pull, The Lift, The...
Posted On 23 May 2016
, By Firefighter Functional Fitness
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5 Tips for Purchasing Russian Kettlebells

When it comes to Firefighter Functional Fitness, you are only limited by your imagination with the tools and equipment you can use to improve your cardiovascular capacity, your strength, and your flexibility.  “Standard” exercise equipment such as barbells, and dumbbells, common...
Posted On 20 May 2016
, By Firefighter Functional Fitness
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5 Healthy Snacks for Firefighters

There are no two ways around it: all firefighters love to eat.  Regrettably, most of us tend to eat the wrong foods and, they do not “love us back.”  Between negative peer pressure from fellow firefighters and “thank you” gifts from well-meaning citizens, junk foods, donuts, and...
Posted On 06 May 2016
, By Firefighter Functional Fitness
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