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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.

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 […]

Golfers Elbow

The medial epicondyle is the 'funny' bone on the inside of the elbow. Medial epicondylitis, or "golfer's elbow", is similar to the more common lateral epicondylitis ("tennis elbow") in many respects.

Fire/EMS Safety, Health and Survival Week

Posted on June 16, 2009 by medic8

For all my friends ou there in the fire/EMS world, thank you for doing what you do. From today through the 30th of june the Fit Responder Book is on SALE. Enter the coupon code- health and safety for 25% off the book.

Thank you.

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Fit Responder Book on Sale until June 30, on June 22nd, 2009 at 8:00 pm Said:

[...] Fit Responder Book from paramedic and licensed athletic trainer Bryan Fass is on sale until June 30, 2009. Visit the [...]

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