Are current firefighter fitness recommendations meeting their objectives? Fitness is defined as the condition of being physically fit and healthy and the quality of being suitable to fulfill a ...

Coaches and athletes have long appreciated the role exercise plays in the enhancement and prevention of injury. But the power of exercise isn't limited to gymnasiums and playing fields. The same ...

A fitness fad can be defined as a workout program taken up with great enthusiasm for a brief period of time. Most fitness fads at some point find their way into firefighter workout routines and ...

We often hear the term “industrial athlete” when describing firefighters—is this term applicable to our chosen career? Of course it is. Professional athletes train their bodies and minds to accomplish ...