Firefighter Functional Fitness: The Essential Guide to Optimal Firefighter Performance and Longevity
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Geared For Firefighters but information everyone can use
Though the book is geared towards potential and current Firefighters, this guide is an essential tool for anyone who wants to improve their health and change their future. Based off of over 20+ years of experience Dan Kerrigan and Jim Moss knows what it takes to stay physically fit. This book has opened my eyes to new information, exercises, and eating habits that have helped me drop 175lbs. I look forward to posting uniform pictures once I'm EMT certified! If you want to change your life and reduce health issues in any public service career, you NEED this book.
You Can Never Train Too Much For A Job That Can Kill You
This book is unlike anything I have ever read before. Firefighter Functional Fitness isn’t a book that just tells you what to do and how to do it, but also why it’s important. The way Dan Kerrigan and Jim Moss have written this book levels with firefighters without sugar coating. It’s relatable! When you can actually see the bigger picture than the number on the scale it really changes your motivation. You’re out there to help people! How can you save someone else if you can’t save yourself. Without being physically and mentally fit for the job causes a risk not only to you, but the victims and your brothers and sisters. To not be fit for the job is irresponsible. What I love about the functionality of this book is that it doesn’t just list a bunch of exercises. Any physical activity mentioned in this book is something relatable to something you may do on scene...aka Functional Fitness. This book covers many topics, such as the four pillars and the Big 8! This book isn’t just straight text. It was carefully thought out and presents itself with pictures, diagrams, quotes, tips, facts, and an incredibly detailed table of contents. I myself am an EMT Student and plan to attend the fire academy shortly after. I decided to take the chance and order this book to get myself fit before I attend. At the end of the day, you can never train too much for a job that can kill you! It’s not about looks, it’s about getting the job done. The authors also have an Instagram page and a website. They care about their work and care about you. BOTTOM LINE: You got this far in my review and you came across this page for a reason. This is a sign. Whether you are training for the academy, a probie, been a firefighter for years, or are just looking for a way to better yourself. You’ve found it! Hands dow: no regrets! Only more motivation and determination!
The RIGHT perspective shift...
Coming from NSCA CSCS and TSAC-F certifications, as well as over a decade as a firefighter in one of the busiest departments in the world, I can completely get behind this programming. We are NOT competitive athletes. So, why would we train like one? How so? We do not have an official season of which we peak performance, followed by a time of rest and recovery known as detraining. Understand, that without a detraining period, such intense programming that we are used to with competitive athletes will only lead us to injury and burnout. That is not an option for us career firefighters (unless you are seasonal, then right on :) Train your body to thrive with this type of programming, with the similar style of periodization that they offer at the most elite military levels now. Become that all around warrior. This kind of programming will get you progressively thriving, and not just barely keeping it together until you retire.
Great Healthy Living Advice Even if You Are Not a Firefighter
I came across this book in one of those Instagram rabbit holes that you go down. I was curious what the authors had to say about nutrition (I have a degree in this), so I bought the book. I liked that they took a realistic and practical approach to eating and so found myself reading other sections of the book as well. I am not a firefighter, and don't expect that I ever will be, but I found much to apply to my own life regarding physical health and having a positive mindset. Additionally, it gave me an appreciation for the challenges and sacrifices that firefighters face and make every day. I think anyone who wants to improve their physical and mental health could benefit from giving this book a read.
Firefighter Functional Fitness
Great book for firefighter fitness! Highly recommended reading for those looking into getting into the fire service as well as those on the job. Provides an understanding on why our workouts must be functional instead of the normal back/bi’s chest/tri’s routines.
Combat Challenge firefighter review of firefighter functional fitness
An outstanding book, perfectly aligned to the needs, requirements and solutions for fitter, stronger and healthier firefighters. I recommend this book for all firefighters, whether you are just starting your fitness program or need to take your workouts to the next level. This should also be required reading for all chiefs and training officers to help design, implement and manage your fitness and health program with your department and firefighters. The organization and development of the program makes it easy for beginners to follow, and for experienced firefighter-athletes to add new variations and challenges. The chapters on nutrition and hydration will be helpful to everyone. As a Combat Challenge and OCR competitor I found the program to be helpful in improving my performance and as an older fire chief (60) key components for long term health and longevity in the fire service. Bill Gaughan. Asst. Fire Chief,
Excellent resource! Highly suggested.
As a primary care physician specializing in providing care to first responders, I find Firefighter Functional Fitness to be an invaluable resource. I keep this essential book in my office and recommend it all firefighters. The authors have covered multiple realms of fitness to include recovery, nutrition, and sleep. The recommendations are practical and come with modifications based on your skill level. A great book for all, from rookie to pro to civilian. I highly recommend Firefighter Functional Fitness!
The book was filled was some great information. A great book for those who are ...
The book was filled was some great information. A great book for those who are new to physical fitness or those returning to fitness after a long absence. Personally, I felt the book offered very little to those with a extensive background in fitness.
Great book that is very well written.
Bought a copy of this book to help find other ways to work out and stretch without always going to the gym. It has great techniques and everything is very reader friendly, with picture examples of what they are doing. Also mentions progress and egress on each movement and stretch. All in all it was well worth getting and reading. I still go back to it to keep fresh and have had a few friends take interest as well.
The Industrial Athlete: Keeping the firefighter fit for service throughout your entire career!
This book is not a self help study on how to get a great beach body or drop 40-pounds in four weeks, it is a book that approaches firefighter fitness from the industrial athlete perspective with an emphasis on getting into shape and maintaining a strong fitness level throughout your fire service career. The exercises focus on ones that can be done with limited equipment and target muscle groups needed by firefighter to do the job. The book also places significant attention on nutrition, rest/sleep and the importance of annual medical exams and on-scene rehab including firefighter decontamination. The chapter for fire chiefs that focuses on overcoming organizational barriers that prevent or limit physical fitness program is very helpful and much needed.
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