#firefighter exercise

Before I got into the fire service (almost 15 years ago) I worked with athletes, some amateur, some pro.   The main goal of the training was to create workouts that would improve performance (and in some cases body aesthetics).  The first thing we would do is evaluate the motions and muscles needed in their sport, then provide exercises that would challenge and improve them.  These, in essence,…

FRF Functional Exercise for Firefighters- Prisoner Squats

This bodyweight exercise can improve performance and posture. What makes an exercise “functional” for firefighters, EMTs, and medics?  In order to answer this question, we must first define what functional training means.   The definitions can be varied and broad and often the term functional training is abused and over-used.  The best definition that I found and one that I think really pertains…

What makes an exercise "functional" for firefighters, EMTs, and medics? FRF answers this question and demonstrates a great exercise as an example. Check it out and share with your crew.

Changing the stance on a traditional movement can make it more functional for first responders. What makes an exercise “functional” for firefighters, EMTs, and medics?  In order to answer this question, we must first define what functional training means.   The definitions can be varied and broad and often the term functional training is abused and over-used.  The best definition that I found…