If you are stuck in a rut or in a fitness plateau, this is the episode for you to listen to.   Take some notes and then get to work, making progress with your fitness comes down to consistency and dedication.  You got this! Here is a great article that can help you get back to making fitness progress:  https://firerescuefitness.com/2022/12/first-responders-create-this-habit-to-get-fit-in-2023/ Join the FRF Nation on Facebook!  Over 190,000 first responders from all over the world. https://www.facebook.com/FireRescueFitness Subscribe to FRF on YouTube: https://www.yout ..read more

What does a healthy and fit firefighter, EMT, and/or medic look like? List to Aaron Zamzow from Fire Rescue Fitness as he gives insight on this topic and a list that will define and guide members of the fire service to better health. You can read more about the FRF Healthy 10 here: https://firerescuefitness.com/2023/02/firefighter-healthy-10/ Join the FRF Nation on Facebook!  Over 190,000 first responders from all over the world. https://www.facebook.com/FireRescueFitness Subscribe to FRF on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/firerescuefitness Visit our website for more great workouts and ..read more

As the Holidays approach the stress levels go up and the health of most people goes down.  It's easy to get sidetracked and put off your fitness and nutrition until next year.  But this is the year of health (I just declared that) and I do not want you to lose any fitness progress that you have made this year.  So, as a gift here are some great FRF fitness tips that will help you manage your stress and waistline through the season. You can read about these great tips on the FRF blog here: https://firerescuefitness.com/2022/12/first-responder-holiday-fitness-tips-copy/ Join the ..read more

I want six-pack abs.  I want to bench press 400 pounds.  I want to get huge bro...  These are all reasons why a lot of people work out.  As a first responder, it might be nice to obtain one or all of these goals but the reality is that fitness and exercise have more benefits than the obvious.  Listen to this FRF podcast that explains the "other" and "real" reasons we need to consistently exercise as firefighters, EMTs, and medics. Take a listen!  #GETFRF For more information on reasons to exercise, check out this FRF blog post:  https://firerescuefitness.com ..read more

There are a lot of fitness-related challenges and workouts on social media and in some firehouses.  Are these "challenges" really helping?  In this podcast, ZAM from FRF will talk about some of them and give you some insight into what to look for in a fitness challenge.  Please share, comment, and like.  Send a message with any questions.   Please subscribe for more updates! Looking for a healthy fitness challenge that will give back to the fire service?  Enter the FRF 5K +343 Virtual Workout Event: www.firerescuefitness.com/frf5k Follow the FRF Podcast. ht ..read more

The key to maintaining and making fitness progress is to make sure you focus on keeping your mind right and staying consistent with your workouts.  These tips will help any firefighter, EMT, and/or medic overcome a lack of motivation and continually make fitness progress. For a great blog post about these tips click here:  https://firerescuefitness.com/2022/08/first-responders-fitness-stay-motivated-with-these-tips/ Join the FRF Nation on Facebook!  Over 190,000 first responders from all over the world. https://www.facebook.com/FireRescueFitness Subscribe to FRF on YouTube: http ..read more

With all of the information available on health and fitness, it can be so confusing that frustration takes the place of action. Here is a simple and effective guide to better health and fitness on and off the job. Over the past 30 years working as a fitness trainer and the last 20 years as a firefighter I have heard, seen, tried, and discussed at the gym and firehouse every popular (and unpopular) fitness trend and diet.  I also try to stay current on the latest research and popular fitness topics so I can attempt to provide some insight into these discussions.  After years of discus ..read more

Discover what the "I can do the job" regardless of my level of fitness attitude is doing to your health.   We hear this around the firehouse; "I don't need to work out, I can still do the job..."   What does that really mean?  In this podcast, ZAM will address this statement and give some insight as to why this attitude might be killing you!   If you are a first responder and now realize the importance of getting in shape, FRF has a free program that will get you going.  The program does not require a lot of equipment and also includes access to the FRF app and co ..read more

The calories in versus calories out equation for weight loss can be confusing and frustrating.  In this podcast, Aaron Zamzow (ZAM) covers everything you need to know.  His insight will help simplify the calorie confusion.  Take a listen and please comment, share, and like. For more information on nutrition for first responders, check out this FRF blog post: https://firerescuefitness.com/2021/06/the-5-fitness-tips-every-first-responder-needs-to-follow/ Join the FRF Nation on Facebook!  Over 190,000 first responders from all over the world. https://www.facebook.com/FireRes ..read more

Summer brings nicer weather and social gatherings.  It also brings more reasons to cheat on your nutrition and fitness.  Avoid gaining fat and stay fit for duty by following these great tips.  Zam describes the best way to stay on track with your nutrition during social gatherings, the value of hydration and vegetables, and how to stay motivated.  Give it a listen and share your thoughts with a comment and like. Join the FRF Nation on Facebook!  Over 190,000 first responders from all over the world. https://www.facebook.com/FireRescueFitness Subscribe to FRF on YouTube ..read more