Palm Beach Gardens Fire Rescue Health & Wellness

Healthy Low Back Routine

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 Regression/Modification
Cardio *Device of choice
5 min
Zone 2 (*60-70% heart rate max)
Zone 1 (*50-60% heart rate max)
30 reps mid-upper thoracic
30 reps mid-lower thoracic
30 sec. extension stretch at conclusion
10 times
30 reps each leg

Main Workout

Exercise Dosage Progressions Regression/Modification
1-2 sets of 6-15 reps
*Add weight as able
Add weight to chest
1-2 sets of 6-15 each side
Up to 60 seconds*
Up to 60 seconds

Cool Down

Exercise Dosage Progressions Regression/Modification
3 reps of a 30 second stretch per leg
Do not increase stretch duration
May hold for a ↓ duration
3 reps of a 30 second stretch per leg
10 times facing each direction
10 repetitions

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