It’s time to pound the pavement again. You know how important cardiovascular ability is for firefighters, so you dutifully lace up your shoes and start off on an 8-mile run. On the way you motivate yourself by thinking about how you’re preparing yourself for the extreme conditions you’ll face when the tones go off.
Think again. Although cardiovascular training of any kind is important, to really mimic emergency response, you need a different approach.
In this quick video, Aaron Zamzow, a firefighter with Madison (WI) Fire Department and founder of Fire Rescue Fitness, shares the third of five essential components to firefighter workouts. Learn more about how to step up your cardio training to get the results you want and need.
Want more fitness tips? Check out these resources:
The First Step in Creating a Firefighter Workout Program
The Second Step in Creating a Firefighter Workout Program
Are We Fit to Fight Fires? Real-World Guidance for Firefighters and Leaders
