Comments on: Foam Rolling for Better Fitness https://firerescuefitness.com/2012/08/foam-rolling-for-better-fitness/ On a mission to help 100,000 firefighters, EMTs and medics get fit for duty. Thu, 07 Jul 2016 02:20:16 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 By: On-shift Firefighter Interval Workout - Firefighter Fitness Training Program | Firefighter Workout Program https://firerescuefitness.com/2012/08/foam-rolling-for-better-fitness/comment-page-1/#comment-93 Thu, 07 Jul 2016 02:20:16 +0000 http://firerescuefitness.com/foam-rolling-for-better-fitness/#comment-93 […] Foam roll for 3 to 5 minutes (click here for a good post about foam rolling for firefighters). […]

]]> By: Fit Firefighters Should Do This Everyday! - Firefighter Fitness Training Program | Firefighter Workout Program https://firerescuefitness.com/2012/08/foam-rolling-for-better-fitness/comment-page-1/#comment-92 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 02:59:48 +0000 http://firerescuefitness.com/foam-rolling-for-better-fitness/#comment-92 […] 2. Foam Roll. Foam rolling is a quick and easy way to combat the the sprains and strains of the job. A foam roller is a 3ft. long by 6in. piece of compressed foam. The idea here is that you roll your body weight along the foam roller, massaging through restrictions (adhesions) that may occur in your muscles (especially those of the back) and thus causing the nerves and muscles to relax and loosen. This allows blood to flow more freely through the muscles and allow muscles to heal and repair more efficiently. There is no universal agreement on when to roll, how often to roll, or how long to roll, but generally, techniques are used both before and after a workout (or shift in this case). Personally, I try to use the foam roller anytime my muscles (especially my back) feel tight and sore. Try to get in the habit of foam rolling at the beginning of your shifts, it will help insure you are “Fit for Duty.”  Click here for some great foam rolling tips for fire rescue athletes. […]

]]> By: Fire Rescue Fitness Birthday Challenge Workout - firerescuefitness https://firerescuefitness.com/2012/08/foam-rolling-for-better-fitness/comment-page-1/#comment-91 Sun, 21 Feb 2016 05:33:06 +0000 http://firerescuefitness.com/foam-rolling-for-better-fitness/#comment-91 […] for a total of 2 circuits then foam roll)   Now that your ready…its on to the fun.  All you need for this workout is some type of […]

]]> By: Cardiovascular Training for Firefighters, EMTs and Paramedics - firerescuefitness https://firerescuefitness.com/2012/08/foam-rolling-for-better-fitness/comment-page-1/#comment-90 Sun, 07 Feb 2016 06:24:49 +0000 http://firerescuefitness.com/foam-rolling-for-better-fitness/#comment-90 […] Then perform a 5 minute stretch and foam roll (click here for a great foam roller article). […]

]]> By: Firefighter "Fit for Duty" Workout Schedule - firerescuefitness https://firerescuefitness.com/2012/08/foam-rolling-for-better-fitness/comment-page-1/#comment-89 Sun, 02 Aug 2015 18:05:58 +0000 http://firerescuefitness.com/foam-rolling-for-better-fitness/#comment-89 […] Tuesday Firehouse Shift- Foam rolling and light stretching between calls (click here for foam rolling basics) […]

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