Author: Michael Stefano
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Published: 2001-12-24
Total Pages: 164
ISBN-13: 9780060957339
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Offers thirty-minute workout routines that cover strength, cardiovascular, and flexibility training, and includes information on nutrition and techniques used by firefighters to stay fit for their physically demanding work.
Author: Jim Moss
Publisher:
Published: 2016-07-15
Total Pages: 320
ISBN-13: 9780990844242
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Firefighter Functional Fitness is the essential guide to optimal firefighter performance and longevity. It provides all firefighters with the knowledge, mindset, and tools to:Maximize their fire ground performance Reduce their risk of injury and experiencing a line-of-duty deathLive a long, healthy career and retirementDesigned for firefighters by firefighters, this book shares the The 4 Pillars of Firefighter Functional Fitness: Physical FitnessRecovery and RestHydrationNutrition and LifestyleIt also reveals the The Big 8 concept, which includes over 100 photos and descriptions of functional exercises, movements, and stretches that are specifically designed to enhance firefighter performance. The Workout Programming chapter gives firefighters numerous options for putting The Big 8 into action, taking into account all levels of fitness. Additionally, each chapter provides practical action steps for both immediate improvement and long-term success.Must-read bonus chapters include:The Importance of Annual Medical EvaluationsAn Analysis of the Fire Service's Cardiovascular EpidemicFirefighter Physical Agility AssessmentsAddressing Organizational Barriers to FitnessFrequently Asked QuestionsAlarmingly, over the past 10 years, the fire service has suffered more than 1,000 line-of-duty deaths. Unfortunately, over 50% of these LODDs were attributed to heart attacks, strokes, and other medical causes. Firefighter Functional Fitness attacks these statistics by providing all firefighters with the tools needed to combat this epidemic.Firefighter Functional Fitness brings together the authors' combined 40+ years of fire service experience and decades of utilizing functional fitness principles. The result is an invaluable resource with the vital tools and knowledge that firefighters desperately need to not only enjoy a healthy and productive career, but also benefit with a healthy retirement.
Author: Ryan Vacek
Publisher: Hillcrest Publishing Group
Published: 2011-08
Total Pages: 183
ISBN-13: 1936782219
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author and veteran firefighter Ryan Vacek understands the daily demands placed on firefighters. He has firsthand knowledge of what makes fire fighting among the most stressful--and dangerous--occupations in the world. Now, with "The Fire Athlete Fitness Program," Ryan Vacek aims to significantly reduce firefighter injury and help "fire athletes" achieve robust physical health and stamina. Vacek's program focuses on movements similar to those used while fighting fires, and it uses firefighting equipment, primarily a standard bundle of hose. He takes firefighters through easy-to-follow steps for each workout (enhanced with photographs) and indicates the intensity and duration of each exercise, including resting times and the particular strength that results from the exercises. Being in peak physical shape is imperative, not only for firefighters to work effectively but to safeguard their health and lives. With "The Fire Athlete Fitness Program," they can do just that.
Author: Kevin S. Malley
Publisher: Ulysses Press
Published: 2008-08-05
Total Pages: 146
ISBN-13: 1569756260
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Firefighter are modern icons of fitness and courage. Women love them. Men want to be like them. This book gives every man that chance. It offers a complete fitness and nutrition program to get in fireman shape. It presents the perfect goal to motivate anyone to get in shape.
Author: Kevin Malley
Publisher: Ulysses Press
Published: 2009-06-01
Total Pages: 145
ISBN-13: 1569757585
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →DEVELOP THE FITNESS LEVEL AND PHYSIQUE OF A TOP-FLIGHT FIREFIGHTER From the Former Director of the New York City Fire Department Physical Training Program Over 300 Step-by-Step Photos Illustrate Exercises That Dramatically Improve Firefighting Readiness Are you ready to push yourself to the next level? Get Firefighter Fit shows how to train and achieve the peak level of fitness exhibited by high-performance firefighters. Using a multi-phased approach to total body conditioning, the authors’ methods have proven successful in transforming out-of-shape rookies into members of the highly respected FDNY. Regardless of your current fitness level, Get Firefighter Fit enables you to begin today to improve: •Absolute Strength •Aerobic Capacity •Muscular Endurance •Agility and Flexibility The book also includes performance-oriented nutrition tips to properly fuel and hydrate your body during high-intensity training.
Author:
Publisher:
Published: 1998
Total Pages: 55
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The US Air Force is the Executive Agent for the firefighter fitness programs for all military components. This Review & Analysis examines four suggested candidate firefighter physical fitness programs and related research in support of the ongoing Air Force/Department of Defense project to adopt a defensible and acceptable firefighter fitness training and testing program. The four programs that are compared and contrasted are the interim Air Force/Department of Defense Fire Protection Program's Fire Fighter Physical Fitness Program, the Canadian Forces/Department of National Defence's new Fire Fighter Physical Fitness Maintenance Program, the emerging International Association of Fire Fighters/International Association of Fire Chiefs Fire Service Joint Labor Management Wellness/Fitness Initiative (IAFF/FC Initiative), and the National Fire Protection Association's work-in-progress, NFPA 1583.
Author: NSCA-National Strength & Conditioning Association
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Published: 2017-01-27
Total Pages: 688
ISBN-13: 1450457304
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →NSCA’s Essentials of Tactical Strength and Conditioning is the ideal preparatory guide for those seeking TSAC-F certification. The book is also a great reference for fitness trainers who work with tactical populations such as military, law enforcement, and fire and rescue personnel.
Author: Michael A. Eisner
Publisher:
Published: 1993
Total Pages: 26
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Mandatory physical fitness programs were first introduced in the Bellevue Fire Department in 1976, yet some members of the Department lack the fitness necessary to perform essential firefighting tasks. The goal of the Department and the purpose of this research was to examine successful physical fitness programs for firefighting and develop a new physical fitness program. A historical and descriptive research methodology was utilized which resulted in several recommendations for inclusion into a new physical fitness program. The research questions specifically examined included, 1) How important is physical fitness?, 2) What are the essential elements of a physical fitness program for firefighters?, 3) Should fitness testing be a part of the program?, and 4) Should age and gender standards be established?