{"id":41270,"date":"2022-02-23T00:45:11","date_gmt":"2022-02-23T00:45:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=41270"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"firefighter-fitness-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/firefighter-fitness-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Firefighter Fitness Program: Everything You Need To Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/firefighter-fitness-program\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/firefighter-fitness-program\/#Firefighter_Fitness\" >Firefighter Fitness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/firefighter-fitness-program\/#Firefighter_Fitness_Training_Program\" >Firefighter Fitness Training Program<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/firefighter-fitness-program\/#Week_1\" >Week 1<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/firefighter-fitness-program\/#Monday\" >Monday<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/firefighter-fitness-program\/#Tuesday\" >Tuesday<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/firefighter-fitness-program\/#Wednesday\" >Wednesday<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/firefighter-fitness-program\/#Thursday\" >Thursday<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/firefighter-fitness-program\/#Friday\" >Friday<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/firefighter-fitness-program\/#Saturday\" >Saturday<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/firefighter-fitness-program\/#Sunday\" >Sunday<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/firefighter-fitness-program\/#Week_2\" >Week 2<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/firefighter-fitness-program\/#Monday-2\" >Monday<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/firefighter-fitness-program\/#Tuesday-2\" >Tuesday<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/firefighter-fitness-program\/#Wednesday-2\" >Wednesday<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/firefighter-fitness-program\/#Thursday-2\" >Thursday<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/firefighter-fitness-program\/#Friday-2\" >Friday<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/firefighter-fitness-program\/#Saturday-2\" >Saturday<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/firefighter-fitness-program\/#Week_3\" >Week 3<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/firefighter-fitness-program\/#Monday-3\" >Monday<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/firefighter-fitness-program\/#Tuesday-3\" >Tuesday<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/firefighter-fitness-program\/#Wednesday-3\" >Wednesday<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/firefighter-fitness-program\/#Thursday-3\" >Thursday<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/firefighter-fitness-program\/#Friday-3\" >Friday<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/firefighter-fitness-program\/#Saturday-3\" >Saturday<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/firefighter-fitness-program\/#How_To_Get_The_Most_Out_Of_Your_Training_Program\" >How To Get The Most Out Of Your Training Program<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/firefighter-fitness-program\/#Warm-Up_And_Cool_Down\" >Warm-Up And Cool Down<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/firefighter-fitness-program\/#Start_Slow\" >Start Slow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/firefighter-fitness-program\/#Hydrate\" >Hydrate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/firefighter-fitness-program\/#Eat_Right\" >Eat Right<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/firefighter-fitness-program\/#Wear_The_Right_Gear\" >Wear The Right Gear<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/firefighter-fitness-program\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Firefighting is a demanding occupation. This job puts you at great risk as you fight fires to save lives and protect property and the environment. And because of the nature of the job, you are required to be healthy and very fit. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, doing your typical cardio workout routine may not be helpful. You need a specialized firefighter physical fitness program to help you maximize your performance at work, build strength and reduce your risk of injury. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But beyond having a great firefighter fitness program, what else do you need to know to achieve good health and become more fit? We look at firefighter workouts, nutrition, and how to make the most out of your <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/body-recomposition-diet\/\">fitness routine<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Firefighter_Fitness_Program\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Firefighter_Fitness_Program\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Firefighter_Fitness\"><\/span><strong>Firefighter Fitness<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart attack is currently the leading cause of death worldwide. It is also the leading cause of death for on-duty firefighters (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/nsca-scj\/fulltext\/2011\/04000\/health_and_fitness_programs_for_firefighters.8.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The only way to mitigate this is to adopt healthier lifestyles that include proper nutrition, stress management, and fitness programs tailored to suit the needs of firefighters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These health and fitness programs help increase strength, endurance and decrease stress and anxiety while helping firefighters maintain a good level of physical fitness. Since firefighting can be a physically strenuous activity, firefighters are required to maintain a good level of fitness throughout their careers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note that a good training program should be specific to an individual\u2019s age, general health, lifestyle, fitness level, and fitness goals. As you look around for a training program, consider these factors and ensure the program suits your needs and doesn\u2019t strain you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not think of a fitness program as a quick way of achieving your fitness goals. Keep in mind that it requires a lot of effort, patience, self-discipline, and efficient time use. The goal should be to achieve a good level of physical <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lose-belly-weight-after-50\/\">fitness<\/a> and maintain it in the long term.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 4 main components of a workout program are the type of exercise, intensity, frequency, and duration of the training. These aspects can be manipulated to achieve the desired training effect. A proper firefighter workout routine should have 3 to 5 days of exercise and rest days.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The goal of a firefighter fitness program routinely improves (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dwfire.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Firefighter-12-Week-Fitness-Programme.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Aerobic endurance &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the body\u2019s ability to sustain continuous low to high-intensity physical exercise for prolonged periods through the continual acquisition of oxygen.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Muscular strength &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the ability to to lift, pull, push or move heavy objects over a short distance and period.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Muscular endurance &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the ability to lift, pull, push or move heavy objects for prolonged periods.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Flexibility &#8211;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the ability to move a single joint or a series of joints through an unrestricted, range of motion pain free.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aerobic workouts help build aerobic endurance while stretching helps improve flexibility. To improve muscular strength, try circuit training and light weight lifting. And, to build muscular endurance, try heavier weight training exercises such as bench press, <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/5-day-workout-routine-at-home\/\">squats<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> How Much Running To Lose Weight? How To Use Cardio Effectively To Meet Your Fitness Goals<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Firefighter_Fitness_Program\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38587 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5372-1024x576.png\" alt=\"firefighter fitness program\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5372.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5372-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5372.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5372.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Firefighter_Fitness_Training_Program\"><\/span><strong>Firefighter Fitness Training Program<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A firefighter physical <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/muscular-strength-exercises\/\">fitness program<\/a> should be about 12 weeks long. It should contain a variety of workouts including &#8211; aerobic exercises, weight-training exercises, flexibility, and high intensity interval training.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common workouts for firefighters include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Weight training exercises: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chest press, shoulder press, weighted squat, lateral pull-down, seated row, weighted lunges, floor-to-ceiling press, deadlifts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Circuit training exercises:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Press-ups, squats, lunges, burpees, squat thrusts, abdominal crunch, back extensions, tuck jumps, stride jumps,\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Flexibility Exercises: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quadriceps stretch, hamstring stretch, groin stretch, calf stretch, triceps stretch<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure to listen to your body and slow down if necessary. Remember to rest enough to allow proper <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-loss-equipment\/\">muscle recovery<\/a>. Make sure you get enough sleep (about 7 to 9 hours).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A typical workout week should look like this:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mon:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Steady run\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tue:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Resistance training (strength &amp; endurance) or flexibility workout<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Wed: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fartlek (speed training)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Thu:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Resistance training, flexibility workouts, or active rest\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fri: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steady run<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sat: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rest<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sun:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Resistance training<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is a sample firefighter fitness <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-get-rid-of-broad-shoulders\/\">training program<\/a> for the first 3 weeks:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Week_1\"><\/span><strong>Week 1<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Monday\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monday<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Run \u2013 steady pace 20 minutes at 60-85% HR max\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tuesday\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tuesday<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Split squats 3 sets of 10-12 reps, with a 1 min rest in between<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deadlift 3 sets of 10-12 reps, 2 minutes rest<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glute ham raises 3 sets of 8-10 reps, rest 1 min<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Side Bridge 3 sets of 12 reps on each side<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wednesday\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wednesday<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexibility <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/aesthetics-diet\/\">workout<\/a> (60 seconds for each stretching exercise) or active rest<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thursday\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thursday<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bench press 3 sets of 10-12 reps, rest 2-3 min<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pull-ups 3 sets of 10-12 reps, rest 2 min<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dips 3 sets of 10-12 reps, rest 1 min<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ring rows 3 sets of 10-12 reps, rest 1 min<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Friday\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Friday<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Run \u2013 steady pace 20 minutes at 60-85% HR max<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Saturday\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saturday<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexibility workout (60 seconds for each stretching exercise)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sunday\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunday<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rest<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Firefighter_Fitness_Program\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38323 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-4318-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Fitness App\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-4318.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-4318-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-4318.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-4318-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-4318.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you wish to free yourself from all the extra pounds that have been weighting you down for way too long, <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Firefighter_Fitness_Program\">start using the BetterMe app<\/a> and overhaul your entire life! <\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Week_2\"><\/span><strong>Week 2<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Monday-2\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monday<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Run \u2013 steady pace 20 minutes at 60-85% HR max\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tuesday-2\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tuesday<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Split squats 3 sets of 10-12 reps, with a 1 min rest in between<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deadlift 3 sets of 10-12 reps, 2 minutes rest<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glute ham raises 3 sets of 8-10 reps, rest 1 min<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Side Bridge 3 sets of 12 reps on each side<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wednesday-2\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wednesday<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexibility workout (60 seconds for each stretching exercise)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thursday-2\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thursday<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25 minutes FARTLEK at 75 to 85% HR max<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Friday-2\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Friday<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standing Press 3 sets of 6-8 reps, rest 2 min<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bent over rows 3 sets of 6-8 reps, rest 2 min<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seated dumbbell press x 6-8 reps, rest 1 min<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dumbbell row 2 sets of 15 reps, rest 1 min<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Saturday-2\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saturday<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rest<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunday<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Back squats 3 sets of 10-12 reps, rest 2-3 min<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good mornings 3 sets of 10-12 reps, rest 2 min<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swiss ball leg curls 3 sets of 8-10 reps, rest 1 min<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plank on elbows for (1 min, rest 15 sec) X 3<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Firefighter_Fitness_Program\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38181 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/13-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"firefighter fitness program\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/13-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/13-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/13-2.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/13-2-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/13-2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Week_3\"><\/span><strong>Week 3<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Monday-3\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monday<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Run \u2013 steady pace 25 minutes at 70-90% HR max\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tuesday-3\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tuesday<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Front squats 3 sets of 10-12 reps, rest 2-3 min<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deadlift 3 sets of 6-8 reps, rest 2 min<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cable machine leg curls 3 sets of 8-10 reps, rest 90 sec<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Side Bridge 3 sets of 12 to 15 reps on each side<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wednesday-3\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wednesday<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexibility workout (60 seconds for each stretching exercise)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thursday-3\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thursday<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weighted step-ups 3 sets of 8-10 reps for each leg, rest 2 min<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good Mornings 3 sets of 6-8, rest 2 min x3<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Single leg swiss ball leg curls 3 sets of 6-8 reps, rest 30 sec in between legs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plank on elbows (1:45 minutes, rest 15 sec) X 2<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Friday-3\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Friday<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bench press 3 sets of 10-12 reps, rest 2-3 min<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pull-ups 3 sets of 10-12 reps, rest 2 min<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dips 3 sets of 10-12 reps, rest 1 min<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ring rows 3 sets of 10-12 reps, rest 1 min<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Saturday-3\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saturday<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rest<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunday<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">35-45 min hike at zone 1<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/partner-workouts\/\">Partner Workouts: Level Up Your Fitness Game With This Simple Yet Effective Strategy<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Firefighter_Fitness_Program\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38070 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/6-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"firefighter fitness program\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/6-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/6-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/6-2.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/6-2-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/6-2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Get_The_Most_Out_Of_Your_Training_Program\"><\/span><strong>How To Get The Most Out Of Your Training Program<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are tips to help you maximize the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/bodyweight-vs-weights\/\">benefits<\/a> of your workout regime:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Warm-Up_And_Cool_Down\"><\/span><strong>Warm-Up And Cool Down<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A warm-up and cool-down should be part of every workout routine. Warming up prepares your body for activity by increasing your body temperature and blood flow to muscles. It also helps prevent injury (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/nsca-jscr\/Fulltext\/2010\/01000\/Effects_of_Warming_up_on_Physical_Performance__A.21.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). A warm-up session should be between 5 to 10 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A cool-down session on the other hand allows for the recovery of your pre-activity heart rate and blood pressure thus helping in regulating blood flow. It, however, has no impact on the reduction of injuries (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s40279-018-0916-2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Cooling down should be done at a low intensity for about 5 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start_Slow\"><\/span><strong>Start Slow<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is especially important if you have not been working out at all. Start your workouts at a lower intensity then gradually increase it to warm up your muscles. This will help you reduce the risk of getting injured.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start by working out for about 30 minutes during each session. And as your body gets used to the stress placed upon it by working out, you can increase your workout intensity and duration to about 45 minutes to 1 hour and eleven reduce the length of the rest intervals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t train if you are injured or feeling unwell. If you train too hard and too much you might end up getting injured and not training at all.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hydrate\"><\/span><strong>Hydrate<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proper hydration is crucial for good health. Proper hydration is key for thermoregulation, lubricating joints, the function of organs such as the kidney, and the excretion of toxins and waste products (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/nutritionreviews\/article\/68\/8\/439\/1841926\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, always have a bottle of water with you whenever you are working out. You can also choose to drink electrolyte drinks which help improve performance (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2072-6643\/11\/7\/1550\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Yanking yourself back in shape has never been so easy with our game-changing fitness app! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Firefighter_Fitness_Program\">Start transforming your life with BetterMe<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eat_Right\"><\/span><strong>Eat Right<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It would make no sense to train daily but constantly snack on salty snacks or eat fries and burgers for lunch and dinner. You should eat whole, nutrient-dense foods to provide you with all the nutrients and minerals you need.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With this in mind, go for lean protein that helps build muscle mass and prevent exercise-induced muscle loss (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2072-6643\/11\/5\/1136\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Eat complex carbs to maximize glycogen synthesis to replenish the glycogen stores used up during your workout out (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3905295\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Your diet should also include fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wear_The_Right_Gear\"><\/span><strong>Wear The Right Gear<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any time you are working out, dress in comfortable workout clothes. They shouldn\u2019t be too tight as this might restrict your movement. They also shouldn\u2019t be too loose that you have to keep adjusting them during the workout for instance by pulling up your pants.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The type of shoe you wear is also important as it helps minimize your risk of injury (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/8584850\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Find a good training shoe that supports your heel and ankle. Your workout shoe should also be a perfect fit.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise helps to improve both physical and mental health. For firefighters, maintaining a good level of physical fitness is important to meet the tough demands of the job while remaining healthy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A good firefighter fitness program should be able to accommodate your fitness goals and fit into your daily schedule. Once you decide on a training program remember to be consistent, patient, and disciplined.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also remember to get enough rest, hydrate, eat right, and have fun while at it.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Firefighter_Fitness_Program\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Firefighting is a demanding occupation. This job puts you at great risk as you fight fires to save lives and protect property and the environment. And because of the nature of the job, you are required to be healthy and very fit. 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