FUNCTIONAL FRIDAY! All movements start with your core- improve core strength and function and performance will follow. Here is a great routine from FRF. #GETFRF #Core #fitforduty

What is your daily protocol for health? In the fire service, we check out our rigs and gear daily, we follow policies and procedures and have benchmarks to hit on calls and fires. Do you do the same thing when it comes to your daily health and fitness? Here are a couple of ide

Friday Funny. This one is in honor of my mom... I came home from college one summer and asked my mom to stop drying my jeans cause they were shrinking. She replied; 'I'm not drying them in the dryer, your just expanding.' Her tone and response motivated me to change my diet

FRF Nutrition Tip. One of the best ways to control portion size and lose weight. If you have the big platter plates in your firehouse, you need to get smaller plates. #nutrition101 #fitforduty #GETFRF

I need to update my list for 2024. What should I add to the list to make it 24 Reasons? Please comment with your ideas. #GETFRF #Firstresponders #fitnessisgood

Learn how to reduce your risk of heart disease with tips specifically tailored for firefighters in this must-read article on FireRescueFitness.com. Your health and well-being are important - take action today to protect your heart! #FirefighterHealth #He
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🔥 Calling all firefighters! Are you looking to fuel your body for peak performance on the job? Check out this article on FireRescueFitness.com for 5 steps to crafting healthy and balanced meals tailored specifically for firefighters. Your nutrition play
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Here is your Motivational Monday reminder. Fitness can improve a lot of areas of your health, both physically and mentally. So, take and make time to get your workouts done. You got this! People are counting on us.
#MotivationalMonday #FRFNation #fitforduty #firstresponders

A little Motivational Monday post for you...
Bones and joints in pain and ache? This may be why.
Get moving, your body will thank you... #GETFRF #MondayMotivation

Motivational Monday! Listen to the Truck 6 crew from Hilton Head Island Fire and Rescue talk about their save. A lot of training and perseverance led to the successful grab. I go through the play-by-play with them, click to hear this heroic story. #f
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It happens. We all can get stalled with our fitness progress from time to time. Or, life gets in the way. Some simple changes can get you back on track. Here is a checklist to help you start making more fitness progress.. JUST DON'T QUIT.
#GETFRF #fitforduty #firefighterfitness

I believe therapy is an essential component to a first responder's health. This past March, The Better Every Shift Podcast dedicated a live episode to this topic, we even took you into a session with myself and Dr. Zemlok (almost). the response from the episode spurred a lot of

Friday Funny. Laughing releases endorphins, suppresses cortisol, improves mood, boosts immunity, reduces stress, and lowers blood pressure. Laugh and smile as often as you can. #GETFRF #FRFNation #Fridayfunny #stress

Functional Friday. Functional core strength is essential for every first responder. As a first responder, you need to incorporate exercises that will improve core function and mobility. Here is a great exercise I created that will help. Try the FRF 8
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Is it as simple as calories in versus calories out? Yes... and no. I just finished a podcast that addresses this question (see the comments). #GetFRF #fitforduty #nutrition #firefighter

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What is cortisol and why do you need to know about it as a first responder? The better we as first responders manage our stress, the better we manage our health. #GETFRF #firstresponder #job #anxiety #fitforduty

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There is a hidden message in this. We all have excuses and challenges. Sometimes it just comes down to lacing up your workout shoes and getting it done. You got this! #FRFNation #fitforduty #motivation #fitness #firefighter

Workout Wednesday. Here is a great post from FRF explaining how to incorporate fireground movements into your workouts. This workout addition can improve performance and 'jack up' your metabolism. Give it a try. #FRFNATION #Fitforduty #firefighter #fit
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Light the night for firefighters this weekend. #NFFF #firefighters

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Yoga and mobility work is essential for first responders! When you move better, you feel better. Give this 10-minute routine a try, it will help alleviate stress and pain. Click the link. This is the perfect routine for the middle of the week! #mobility
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