However, studies show that many firefighters are at an increased risk for CVD due to poor physical fitness and elevated rates of obesity [2]. The study by Poston et al. (2011) revealed that nearly ...

Farmer’s carries instructions: Hold dumbbells, kettlebells or even heavy sandbags in each hand. Move briskly and engage your ...

There's arguably no one who needs to be in better shape than first responders. Firefighters, in particular, spend days scaling buildings, climbing stairs, and running head-first into raging fires, all ...

March means it’s spring wildfire season, and local volunteer fire departments are hard at work. The volunteers at Hose ...

Alan Russell examines the relationship between fitness and fatigue, and considerations when it comes to balancing physical ...