Listen "Building Workouts that Work for You; a Periodized Strategy"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Prep and Defend, Wildland Fire Captain Chris Ruano breaks down how First Responders can use the Periodized Strategy to build smarter workouts, avoid burnout, and stay ready year-round.You’ll learn how to train in alignment with the seasons of your life and career—balancing strength, endurance, and recovery to perform when it matters most. This episode is your blueprint for consistent, effective training that supports both mission readiness and leadership at home.Train with Purpose, Lead with Strength! ♦️ Free Customized Periodized-Hybrid Training Guide Our crazy First-Responder lifestyle makes it so difficult to improve our strength and physical performance. Periodized-Hybrid Training is a unique year-round fitness strategy that I discovered through years of leading wildland fire crews as I struggled to stay prepared for fire-season not just once, but year after year. By following this strategy, you’ll increase your strength and year-round performance, because its specially developed for the challenges and commitments of our first-responder lifestyle.
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