• What is the ‘Fit Responder’ Program?

    An easy to follow biomechanical based self movement screen to detect faulty movement patterns and areas of weakness. Simple corrective actions and exercises that can be easily performed right in the station or throughout your shift that will correct postural dysfunction, lower risk of injury, and reduce or eliminate chronic aches and pains. A comprehensive and easy to follow 10 week strength training program designed to build true strength that will allow your body to perform at the highest level while withstanding the rigors of your profession. An incredibly effective and time efficient conditioning program that will have you in the absolute best shape of your career. Surprisingly simple and effective strategies to de-stress, optimize health and feel great. Specific information on what foods to eat to energize and build your body, boost brain power and get you looking, feeling and performing great And much more....

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    • Machines VS Free Weights II
      Machines are bad in sports and life for that matter. If you are sitting on your butt or laying flat on your back you lost, so why do we insist on exercising that way? Life moves so we better learn to exercise that way. Try performing your current exercise routine standing.
    • Public Safety Fitness
      In the profession of public safety, Fire-Police-EMS, there lies a strange disparity between fitness/ wellness and proactive injury prevention. In my 8 plus years on the street as a Paramedic and 14 plus years of clinical sports medicine / Athletic Training I have seen countless friends and co-workers injured from activities that should have never caused inju […]
    • Not All Personal Trainers Are Created Equal
      In the medical / scientific world we test and evaluate. If we can not test all we are doing is guessing, I personally do not like to guess, and I would assume that you would rather not pay for a guess. The unfortunate fact is that most 'professional' trainers never test, they sure get you money in a hurry though!
    • 5 Fitness Truths
      Over the past 15 years I have seen a lot of gimmicks and tricks in the fitness industry. The amount of misinformation that floats around out there is scary. The flashy concepts, that have no roots in exercise science, are market to us by the pretty people.
    • Is Your Facility Ready for an Emergency?
      Is your gym or health club ready for a fitness emergency? It will happen, will you be prepared to act and follow your pre-planed emergency action plan? Is your staff current in CPR/First Aid, do they know what advice to give, or not give, when confronted with a common fitness club medical emergency?
    • The Greatest Myths in Fitness
      In every industry there lie deep dark secrets. Some are minor and inconsequential while others are scary and have wide ranging consequences. I have said in many of my past articles that the most dangerous thing possible is knowing what you know, but that you know wrong. The fitness and rehabilitation industry is no different.
    • The Do's and Do Not's of Exercise
      There are many ways to exercise safely and efficiently in the gym and at home. Yet many people continue to make the same common errors in technique, approach application of science.
    • Neck Pain: A Bowling Ball on Your Shoulders
      Many people that enter our facilities have at some time or currently are experiencing neck pain and or headaches. Todays sedentary lifestyle, computers, phones, travel all force the head and shoulders forward of the bodies center of gravity.
    • New Years Resolution Fitness Emergency
      As the fitness centers and gyms fill up this time of year with folks eager to meet their New Year goals there lurks an ominous foe. Many people jump into exercise with gusto and never take into account existing medical issues, medication side effects, and 'old injuries.'
    • "Back" to Basics-Healthy Spine
      What causes such a prevalence of lower back conditions? The answer may surprise you. Continuing research shows that most people do not have weak backs, but share in the same problems: 1) weak or inhibited lower abdominals 2) over-dominant hip flexors (too strong) 3) tight and weak lateral hip muscles 4) weak and inhibited gluteal muscles. Weak abdominal, pel […]

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The Un-Feast

Posted on November 30, 2008 by medic8

Now that the first feast has passed I just wanted to remind everyone that more calories are consumed between Thanksgiving and Chrismakah / QuanHanammus than any other time of the year.  Be diligent and strong with your portions and stay true to your exercise routine.  The Holidays throw a wrench in the works of a [...]

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Gobble Gobble

Posted on November 24, 2008 by medic8

Short post, traveling today, absolutely nothing better than traveling on a super busy holiday…with a 2.7 year old.  The theme this week is food, or more specifically not eating a weeks worth of calories in 2 days.
Here is what happens, we as Americans a few times per year (holidays,birthdays) eat so much food, and food [...]

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Pre-Turkey Rush

Posted on November 21, 2008 by medic8

Sorry for my lack of attention to the blog the last few days, I got busy here at the office with the “oh S%*t I have to loos weight crowd’ which is common before the holidays begin, so this will be a short post.  Thanks to all of you who are reading my rants and [...]

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Stress?

Posted on November 17, 2008 by medic8

Ok, boys and girls, that time of year is upon us, the Holidays are near.  Time for the Psych. calls to increase exponentially not to mention the calls for ‘help’.  If you are from the EMS/Fire side we know all about the ‘holiday heart’ syndrome, medication errors, and assundry other seasonal disorders.  My friends in [...]

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New Eye Chart

Posted on November 13, 2008 by medic8

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How easy is This?

Posted on November 12, 2008 by medic8

Responders, the exercise of the week is SOOOO easy to do on duty, in uniform it’s just amazing.  The plank is awesome for engaging the abdominalk wall, hips, pelvis while allowing the spinal stabilizers to contract and build strength through consistent time under tension.  Do this 2-3 times a week while watching TV and reap [...]

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Cold?

Posted on November 11, 2008 by medic8

Ok kids, for most of the country it is now officially cold.  For those of us in the field exposed to the elements, varying temperature extremes and lots of cold and flu stuff now is the time to take action.  We all know the importance of good hand washing but what about healing and protection [...]

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It’s In There!

Posted on November 6, 2008 by medic8

I have received a few questions about the ‘Fit Responder’ program lately.  Most have revolved around what it is and whats in the book.  Folks, let me be clear (again) that this book and program were written and designed for you.  All the tips and protocols in the book are scientifically based and proven to [...]

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Heal Thy Self

Posted on November 5, 2008 by medic8

It seems that as human nature dictates we will make things as complicated as possible.  But, in my world simple is definitely better.  When you are on duty (or off) there are some very quick and easy things you can integrate into your day that will help to prevent the common aches and pains we [...]

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New Program

Posted on November 4, 2008 by medic8

To all of my friends from Officer.com welcome. I hope that the information in the ‘Fit Responder’ book and here on the blog is helpful and useful.  There is a LOT of mis-information out there, almost all of it will hurt you (physically).  As I tell my clients “use me as a bull s*%t detector”  [...]

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