Over the past few months I’ve been explaining that due to job demands, firefighters should strive to be proficient in all the components of fitness, and I gave a few examples to illustrate how muscular endurance, muscular strength and high aerobic capacity are protective against injuries and heart attacks on [...]

Last week I cleared up the confusion about the difference between a firefighter physical abilities test, a fitness test and a physical, and why firefighters need/can benefit from all three of these things. If you missed it, click here. This week we’re talking about what a good wellness program includes [...]

I’ve been consulting with fire departments to help improve their firefighters’ health for quite a few years. One common issue is confusion about the difference between a firefighter physical abilities test, a fitness test and a physical, and why firefighters need/can benefit from all three of these things. So today, [...]

Last week I wrote about the best way for firefighters to work out. In response I was asked to explain why, specifically, firefighters need to be proficient in all components of fitness (as I had stated). While fitness enthusiasts may balk at this question, firefighters who aren’t as excited to [...]

Often I get asked: what is the best way for firefighters to work out? And my answer is directed by this truth: firefighters need to be proficient in all components of fitness. Any firefighter who has performed physically on the job knows this to be true, but this has been [...]