{"id":1962,"date":"2015-10-13T02:15:43","date_gmt":"2015-10-13T02:15:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/firerescuefitness.com\/?p=1962"},"modified":"2015-10-13T02:15:43","modified_gmt":"2015-10-13T02:15:43","slug":"do-this-to-be-a-stronger-firefighter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/firerescuefitness.com\/2015\/10\/do-this-to-be-a-stronger-firefighter\/","title":{"rendered":"Do This to Be a Stronger Firefighter…."},"content":{"rendered":"

B<\/strong>alance, coordination, power, strength, cardiovascular\u00a0recovery….all essential fitness traits of the “fit for duty” Fire Rescue\u00a0Athlete. \u00a0 If you are a Fire Rescue Athlete (or not) you need to plan your workouts to address each of these traits. \u00a0One of the most overlooked is balance and coordination. \u00a0As a trainer, I get asked how and when is the best time to train for balance? \u00a0And, as a firefighter I get asked why do I need to train for balance?<\/p>\n

Well, the last thing you want to happen as you climb a ladder or lift a patient is to lose your balance; this often leads to injury or possible death.<\/p>\n

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For a challenge, try this push-up…<\/p><\/div>\n

You can\u00a0easily\u00a0modify current exercises to challenge your balance by changing your stance (going from two legs to one), standing on a balance board or BOSU, changing your angle of movement (incline or decline), and\/or using a stability ball instead of a stable object. \u00a0Another option is to add single-leg exercises into your active rest.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Take a look at the video below, the single-leg squat touchdowns is one of the best exercises for improving balance and coordination on the fire ground.<\/div>\n
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\u00a0Click on the video below.<\/div>\n
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