Nutrition
As firefighters get further into their careers, they start to see and feel the effects of stress. The interrupted sleep on shift, the mental effects of traumatic calls, and the sustained hypervigilan...
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Recovery is an important aspect when it comes to athletic development. The ability to efficiently recover directly impacts an athlete’s ability to perform, adapt, and grow. The term inflammation is...
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Dehydration is a condition in which the body loses more fluids than what is taken in. This is of particular concern during exercise as dehydration impairs physiologic and cognitive function, increase...
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Whether it’s running faster, lifting heavier, or achieving optimal body composition, we are always seeking ways to improve performance. Recently, many have begun to reconsider a major contributor t...
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There are many factors that go into an individual’s choice to consume organic food. Most times, the choice doesn’t come down to just one factor. The question that’s usually fiercely debated is ...
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First responders are tasked with making high-stakes split-second decisions in their on-the-go, physically demanding roles. Much like training and being fluent in the latest protocols and procedures, ...
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According to a recent study published in Scientific Reports, Air Force cadets with proper nutrition knowledge and who were physically active performed better during the Gravitational Acceleration Tes...
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Firefighters face many challenges throughout their careers including shift work, long hours, load carriage, extreme heat, high stress, and time away from family.
In addition to the daily phy...
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