Palm Beach Gardens Fire Rescue Health & Wellness

Firefighter Functional Fitness

Exercise is not without its risks and this or any other exercise program many result in injury. As with any exercise program, if at any point during your workout you begin to feel faint, dizzy or have physical discomfort, you should stop immediately and consult a medical professional. You should rely on your own review, inquiry and assessment as to the accuracy of any information made available within this program or via this web site.

Warm Up

Exercise Dosage Progressions Modification
Firesled Step-ups
2 min
Zone 2 (*60-70% heart rate max)
Zone 1 (*50-60% heart rate max)
Heart Rate Maximum Formulas Training Formula:

220-age = maximum heart rate: Train at the desired % of this maximum heart rate

Preparation

Exercise Dosage Progressions Modification
10x
Single leg
Seated
10x
Increase hip flexion
Lie on back
10x
Increase range
10x
Increase range
Hand across chest instead of behind head

Main Workout

weighted vest for main workout

Exercise Dosage Progressions Modification
Firesled Laddermill
2 minutes continuous climb
Increase pace
Reduced time
Firesled Advance charged hose line
100 ft no weight
Equivalent = 1 ¾” charged line
Add 45lb plate
Firesled ceiling breach
15 times standing
15 times ½ kneel
Increase repetitions
Firesled pushbar push
50ft no weight middle bar (ladder)
Push on lowest bar
Add 45lb plate
Lower weight
Push on highest bar
Firesled victim rescue drag
50ft
Equivalent = 165lb
Add additional 45 lb plate
Remove 45lb plate
3 sets 6-12
Weighted vest
Punisher
1 length across rotating sledge hammer to each side (right and left)
Add weight to block
4 sets of 6-12
Alternate side for ball
Heavier ball
Air squats without ball

Cool Down

Exercise Dosage Progressions Modifications
1 x 30 seconds
Lean side to be stretched into wall
Lacrosse ball between shoulder and wall
Lower arm position
1 x 30 seconds
Squeeze gluteals during stretch
PVC dowel for balance
Elevate foot on foam roller or step
1 x 30 seconds
Pull toes toward body
Point toes toward ceiling
10x
Exhale at bottom of arch position
Pillow under waist area
1 x 30 seconds each arm
Arm rests on chest

As always, adjust reps & weights to your fitness level.