Firefighter workouts require a high level of strength and endurance. These workouts often include a fireman's carry. This test requires good technique and strength. Also, firefighters need to be fit and healthy. Cardiovascular fitness can be just as important than strength and endurance.
Exercises for bodyweight
The bodyweight firefighter workouts can be a great way for strengthening and conditioning your whole body. This workout includes a variety exercises for your chest, arms and shoulders. These exercises require stretching and can help prevent injury.
HIIT exercises
Excellent cardiovascular fitness is important for firefighters. Because their job requires them to be physically active, they need to maintain a good cardiovascular capacity. Firefighters need to be trained in cardio. Marathon runners may be able go eight miles in an hour. According to Aaron Zamzow, a firefighter with the Madison, WI, Fire Department and the founder of Fire Rescue Fitness, a HIIT workout for firefighters should include five key components:
Cardio workouts
Cardio exercises for firefighters can help them stay healthy and fit. They need to keep their body in tip-top shape to fight fires and protect the public. Keeping in shape for work is essential and can also help them prepare for CPAT tests, which measure their physical ability.
Box jumps
Box jumps are an excellent way to strengthen the body. You should avoid injury by performing these exercises at low volumes. Instead of jumping, focus on absorbing force and not jumping. To get the best out of this exercise, you should do five to six repetitions. Also, firefighters should limit the number of reps they perform at one time. This increases their risk of injury. Also, firefighters tend to be older and haven't done plyometric exercises for a while so their tendons may not be as strong. This can lead to injuries and even tendonitis.
Medicine ball slams
Medicine ball slams will strengthen your core. They also increase speed and endurance. The slam exercises work many major muscle groups including the rectus Abdominis (which is responsible for extension/flexion of your torso). Additionally, you will be working your traverse abdominis. This is a small stabilizer muscles that keeps your body in a straight line.
Weight lifting
Although many firefighters don't train for bodybuilding competitions or weight lifting, it can improve strength, flexibility and endurance. A workout program can be created by firefighters using the equipment available at their stations or the expertise of fellow firefighters. The ultimate goal is to devise a routine that will keep firefighters fit and healthy.