Posted on July 23, 2009 by medic8
If you are a candidate for hire at a paid Fire Service or as a police Officer there is no question that you will have to take and pass a fitness based test. If you are an EMT there is no question that you may have to take a test, but if you do not [...]
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Posted on July 13, 2009 by medic8
Alright responders, here is a good stretch for ya. As usual hold for 60 seconds and do it on each side of your body. It stretches the inner thigh/adductors and lower back and obliques. And please remember to breathe!
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Posted on July 9, 2009 by medic8
Did you know that if you spend just 5 minutes every other day doing some self massage your range of motion / flexibility will drastically improve and your stiffness and pain will drastically decrease! A simple tennis ball and a wall is all you need to elicit significant change in your body while decreasing your [...]
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Posted on July 6, 2009 by medic8
Ok responders, the holiday has come and gone but I bet those calories are still hanging on…no pun intended. Since I know how most of you eat it’s time for some advice so listen up. Go for a walk, walk the stairs, do step ups on your unit, ride your bike. Eat clean for a [...]
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