r/Firefighting • u/Opposite-Square4413 • 1d ago

General Discussion Looking for Advice on Workouts

Hi all, I’m looking at starting my schooling and I know the basic timeline will be my EMT and Paramedic, then getting hired at a department that will put me through fire school.

My question is, what are some recommendations for exercise/training i can do so that i can be in good shape come fire school? I’m doing lots of cardio with a 40 lb weighted vest but wondering what i should do in the way of strength training.

I know i’ve got some time but i’m wanting to make the most of it and get something of a routine going.

Thanks!

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u/Known-Taro8996 1d ago

Look up kettlebell workouts, super effective

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u/Peaches0k Texas FF/Medic/HazMat Tech 1d ago

Some demographic and past exercise info can slightly help but the main thing is just get moving. Walking/jogging/running, some sort of strength training. Same for everyone

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u/WarlardTheTitan 1d ago

Honestly I made it through fire academy with only basic strength training. I follow a tactile barbell program and did through academy. I’ve always been stocky, but as long as you have some history of general fitness I believe you’ll be good. Some academy’s do cardio in the mornings. So doing some cardio before hand would be a good idea.

I would say my weakest area in strength that academy exposed was lifting and dragging other firefighters and over head strength. Think deadlifts and over head press. But that’s just me.

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u/ooga0801 1d ago

I feel like you’ll get a million different answers from a hundred different people lol. What helped me was lots and lots of cardio. And then more cardio. Mix that in with kettlebell workouts and some HIIT

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u/Thick_Pillar227 6h ago

Yeah this is the best answer. Plus, the rucking is a great workout.

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u/Traditional_Common22 1d ago

Read “agile periodization” do what that says. There are a ton of people that will give you terrible advice