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The Best Shoes for the Firefighter Furnace Workout Program
The shoes you have on your feet play a huge role in making sure you can execute a lift with proper range of motion or to not tear up your shins while running. It all starts from the ground up. The Firefighter Furnace Workout Program is a combination of different...
Budget Friendly Squat Racks
If you are following our Firefighter Fitness Program you will notice squats play a major role in our overall programming. A lot of fire departments have them but many of them do not. Many agree that squats are one of the best exercises to increase strength and...
Firefighter Nutrition: How To Eat According To Your Blood Type
Eat Like Your Ancestors If you feel like you are not getting the most out of your food or you are having trouble losing weight while eating healthy, you may want to look into eating foods specifically for your blood type. Sounds crazy but we all carry...
Shift Fitness: Crew Workouts for Firefighters
Shift Fitness: Crew Workouts for Firefighters Many fire departments have a fitness program but it is sad to say that most of them don’t. The obesity rate for firefighters range from 70-80% and more firefighters die from heart disease than anything else. This can be...
Crossfit for Firefighters, is it Safe?
Crossfit for Firefighters What is Crossfit? According to the Crossfit website, the program is the principal strength and conditioning program for many police academies, fire academies, special operations and many other professions worldwide. Is Crossfit...
Firefighter Workout Challenge #1
This is one of many Firefighter Fitness Challenges we will put together. Some fire departments are blessed with towers, heavy dummies, extra hose and much more but we know most are limited. Our firefighter workout challenges will be designed using minimal equipment...