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David
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What can I do to get into better shape for Wildland firefighting ?
Hey my name is David i'm a student going through virtual classes through job corps and plan to pursue a career of an wildland firefighter I am out of shape and don't know where to start. #career #medicine
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Zahid Iqbal
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Zahid’s Answer
Well as you already know, getting fit and being fit is important, especially if you are want to be in a field that requires. It's best to start working out now to get in shape. Here's some ways to lose weight and be fit.
1. hit the gym, google first which exercises focus on weight lost and toning followed by strength training
2. start running, get right schools, run on soft pavement (never concrete)
3. Do burpees - https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-do-a-burpee
4. Do rowing machine workout if you can find the equipment
#3 burpees are perfect when limited to space, but is very effective.
#4 burpees are backed by science to be the best way get fit
According to Harvard Health, rowing machines give you as close to a total body workout as possible on any machine. They work the back, arms, and legs simultaneously. Geoff Keller, a physical therapist with Harvard-affiliated Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital told Harvard Health, “Besides being a great cardio workout — it’s easy to reach the desired intensity in a short amount of time — rowing can address all the major muscle groups at once and doesn’t put stress on your joints or strain your back. “
Helaine Knapp, the CEO of CityRow, high-intensity indoor rowing classes with studios across the country that now has an at-home machine, the CityRow GO Max Rower, told Ladders, “I was initially drawn to rowing because it’s so, so good for you. It works 85% of your muscles with every stroke and is low impact. Because it’s full-body, it’s incredibly efficient, so you can get a killer workout in 20 or 30 minutes.”
Once you get in fit enough shape to take on harder challenges, check out these links:
This page will list the best firefighting drills and great training ideas that are very popular in the firefighter community:
https://www.firetrainingtoolbox.com/fireman-training-drills/
8 Must-Do Exercises for Serious Firefighter Functional Fitness
https://www2.firefightertoolbox.com/firefighter-functional-fitness-8-must-do-exercises/
Firefighter Workout: Top 10 Exercises Every Firefighter Should Do
https://strongbyasiya.com/firefighter-workout/
1. hit the gym, google first which exercises focus on weight lost and toning followed by strength training
2. start running, get right schools, run on soft pavement (never concrete)
3. Do burpees - https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-do-a-burpee
4. Do rowing machine workout if you can find the equipment
#3 burpees are perfect when limited to space, but is very effective.
#4 burpees are backed by science to be the best way get fit
According to Harvard Health, rowing machines give you as close to a total body workout as possible on any machine. They work the back, arms, and legs simultaneously. Geoff Keller, a physical therapist with Harvard-affiliated Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital told Harvard Health, “Besides being a great cardio workout — it’s easy to reach the desired intensity in a short amount of time — rowing can address all the major muscle groups at once and doesn’t put stress on your joints or strain your back. “
Helaine Knapp, the CEO of CityRow, high-intensity indoor rowing classes with studios across the country that now has an at-home machine, the CityRow GO Max Rower, told Ladders, “I was initially drawn to rowing because it’s so, so good for you. It works 85% of your muscles with every stroke and is low impact. Because it’s full-body, it’s incredibly efficient, so you can get a killer workout in 20 or 30 minutes.”
Once you get in fit enough shape to take on harder challenges, check out these links:
This page will list the best firefighting drills and great training ideas that are very popular in the firefighter community:
https://www.firetrainingtoolbox.com/fireman-training-drills/
8 Must-Do Exercises for Serious Firefighter Functional Fitness
https://www2.firefightertoolbox.com/firefighter-functional-fitness-8-must-do-exercises/
Firefighter Workout: Top 10 Exercises Every Firefighter Should Do
https://strongbyasiya.com/firefighter-workout/
Alexander Macksoud IV
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Some exercises and training you could do to better prepare yourself for Wildland Firefighting training could be the following:
-Running hills in layers of clothing with a heavy, weighted backpack. This can help simulate the firefighting gear and hose packs. The heavier the backpack and more clothing you have the better. I would recommend some sweats and sweatshirt with hoody, in boots or some type of hiking shoe.
-Push Ups, Pull up bar exercises
-using a shovel to dig holes or trenches for an extended period of time, in same gear I mentioned to run in. This helps simulate “cutting line” which is a tactic used to help stop and prevent fires.
-Running hills in layers of clothing with a heavy, weighted backpack. This can help simulate the firefighting gear and hose packs. The heavier the backpack and more clothing you have the better. I would recommend some sweats and sweatshirt with hoody, in boots or some type of hiking shoe.
-Push Ups, Pull up bar exercises
-using a shovel to dig holes or trenches for an extended period of time, in same gear I mentioned to run in. This helps simulate “cutting line” which is a tactic used to help stop and prevent fires.
Thank you sir for your time !
David
Brittany Dozier
Operations Analyst
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Kansas City, Missouri
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Brittany’s Answer
If you are exercising on your own, doing exercises with a weighted backpack can be very useful in preparing for being able to work fires with an oxygen pack on. Be sure that you keep the straps tight on the backpack and use on that can buckle around the front to ensure you don't put additional strain on your back.
Another way to prepare (both physically and with knowledge) is by volunteering on a local fire department. Many departments will have volunteering and cadet opportunities that will allow you to start participating in training, which will help you to prepare.
Another way to prepare (both physically and with knowledge) is by volunteering on a local fire department. Many departments will have volunteering and cadet opportunities that will allow you to start participating in training, which will help you to prepare.