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When you are focused on building muscle tissue three factors must be focused upon: Correctly performed resistance training which requires the appropriate speed of the repetitions, there should be approximately 40 seconds per set spent with the muscle under tension….
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When it comes to being a firefighter, the job requires you possess multiple skills and physical aspects in order for you to successfully complete your job in the line of duty. There are lots of programs (guidelines to follow, accompanying…
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So I just read Juan’s post “The Complete CPAT Guide” and I couldn’t help but notice the tasks that were being done by the candidates taking the test. Climbing Stairs, dragging things, carrying things, using power to knock in doors…
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Time, space and equipment are all common issues we all face when it comes to training. Setting aside an hour to get to the gym may not be realistic for everyone but that doesn’t mean you cannot receive increased health…
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The Cpat. As a lot of you know or will come to know, Cpat is a big part of the fire service. A lot of departments are using it nowadays, especially in the bigger departments. It’s one of the main physical agility…
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As Firefighters, you guys have one of the most respected jobs around. Think about it and compare it to some of the other professions that carry a level of professionalism and respect. Lawyers, doctors, police officers, accountants all get a…
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Hey guys, I hope your training has been going well and that you are staying healthy. One of the biggest points I make to members of team training is that if you get hurt you are of no use to your…
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Here is the third installment of Jons firefighter workouts. You will see that this one is different and more informative than his past posts. This post gives a lot of information about Jon and what it was like growing up in…
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It’s finally time for your second firefighter workout. Just like last time, I had my friend Jon Vitolo write this workout for you guys. I’m not fitness expert at all so what I did was I decided to not to write…
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Hey everyone! Juan here. If you have looked at any blogs or websites about firefighting then you will almost always see a “Fitness” section. Whether the show a Firefighter Workout, recipes for healthy eating, or tips on how to not…
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