Listen "Workout Programs for Firefighters and Fire Academy Fitness - Evan Halquist"
Episode Synopsis
Evan Halquist is on for Show 47 and we talk about FireFighter Academy Fitness.Fire Captain Evan Halquist is on a mission to help improve the Fitness and Training for those entering a Recruit Training Academy, and Firefighters operating in Fire Stations.This episode will help you learn how the "R.E.S.T." method can help you optimize and elevate your overall fitness.We discuss- Kettlebells vs Sandbags- Workouts vs. Programs- Recruit Firefighter Training - Challenges - SolutionsHere are links to learn more aboutthe training methods Evan recommends.StrongFirst School of StrengthIG: @strongfirstFoundation TrainingIG: @foundationtraining ♦️ 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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