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10 Simple Strategies To Improve Firefighter Nutrition 22 Aug 2013 | 08:31 pm
Dr. John M. Berardi, PH.D. has created the “Precision Nutrition Strategies for Success” guide to provide a systematic approach to optimal nutrition based on his “Triple S Criterion”: Step 1. Simplic...
Test Your Firefighter Fitness 16 Aug 2013 | 10:45 pm
Firefighters are “Tactical Athletes” and it is important that we train to meet the specific occupational demands of our job. The term “Firefighter Fitness” refers to the wide array of physical attri...
Assess and Improve Ankle Mobility 9 Aug 2013 | 12:51 am
Last week we were discussing the importance of proper squat mechanics to optimize performance, avoid pain, and prevent injuries. We often assume that poor mobility in the back and hips is the culpri...
Improve Your Squat Mechanics 1 Aug 2013 | 01:06 am
When was the last time you took a close look at your body weight squat? If it has been a while, chances are you may need to improve your squat mechanics. The basic body weight squat is the foundatio...
Five Ways to Improve Movement and Performance 9 Jul 2013 | 11:29 pm
Are you looking for ways to move better and improve your performance? Our good friends at Gold Medal Bodies have identified five simple things that may be hampering your efforts. Do any of these a...
Simple Exercises to Boost Your Firefighter Workout 26 Jun 2013 | 06:01 pm
When we are designing our TACFIT Fire Fighter fitness programs, we start by selecting exercises that are very specific to tasks that firefighters are called upon to perform. Loaded Carries are si...
What is the best nutrition plan for firefighters? 15 Jun 2013 | 12:02 am
We spend a lot of time talking about firefighter fitness and firefighter workouts, but we haven’t spent much time talking about nutrition. I think that it is safe to say that nutrition is 60-80%...
Firefighter Core Strength Development: Part 3 15 May 2013 | 10:15 pm
In part 3 of this Firefighter Core Strength Development series, you will incorporate light weight and more complex movement into the exercises. It is critical that you focus on maintaining the breathi...
Firefighter Core Strength Development: Part 2 7 May 2013 | 10:52 pm
Last week, we introduced you to Part 1 of Scott Sonnon’s “Power Chamber Workout”. The emphasis in part one was core activation to achieve the basic “Power Chamber/Hollow Body Position” using body w...
Firefighter Core Strength Development: Part 1 30 Apr 2013 | 06:10 am
Few occupations or activities are more physically demanding than firefighting. Swinging tools to breach doors, advancing hose lines into burning buildings, and lifting people from awkwar...
