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09-17-2008, 09:34 AM
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Have I come to the right place?
hi guys
just wondering,
before I start going through all these articles etc, I'm 17 and joining the fire service over the next 12 months, but i'm not particularly at the right fitness level.
Have i come to the right place for help?
I've never used a serious fitness routine in the past, so any hints and tips would be appreciated. 
thanks 
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09-17-2008, 09:41 AM
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M&S Senior Member
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Originally Posted by chrissy
hi guys
just wondering,
before I start going through all these articles etc, I'm 17 and joining the fire service over the next 12 months, but i'm not particularly at the right fitness level.
Have i come to the right place for help?
I've never used a serious fitness routine in the past, so any hints and tips would be appreciated.
thanks
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yes you have came to the right place. Very knowledgable people here, all willing to help. read thru the articles, workouts, etc and post up any questions you have. Welcome |
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09-17-2008, 09:45 AM
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Moderator and Advisor
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Hi Chrissy, welcome to the forum,
you have come to the right place as you have to be both physically fit and have muscular strength for the fire service...
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09-17-2008, 10:20 AM
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Welcome to the forum AND the right place...lol
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"Even a fool is wise to himself"
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09-17-2008, 12:19 PM
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what baker said 
welcome!
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Total WL Goal - 161lbs
Current Loss - 29lbs
Remaining - 135lbs
You better believe it's coming off!
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09-17-2008, 12:25 PM
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Welcome Chrissy,
If you could list what physical tests you have to pass to be able to work in Fire Service it will help us help you develop a workout so you can pass those tests.
Also list what you think your strengths and weaknesses are.
Dave
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09-21-2008, 11:37 AM
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Just joined M&S
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thanks :)
hey guys,
thanks for the welcome 
been busy lately so this is the first chance ive had to come back here!
ok. after this weekend i've quit the  so can actually concentrate. Problem seems to be where to start.
before i get into any serious training, what's a good distance to start running?
i'll let you know the entry requirements when i find the papers tonight
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09-21-2008, 12:02 PM
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Good luck with getting into the fire service mate, very admirable career choice
Dont know about round you but its near impossible to get in here, my cousin has applied 5 years in a row lol |
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09-21-2008, 03:30 PM
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Wow a firefighter wantabee. Well again if you post your requirements then we should be able to point you in the right direction. Remember to post a profile on your bodyfat percentage, height, weight, and any previous injuries. This can help us fine tune the program to enhance your outcome. I do have a firefighter fitness program, but it is designed for firefighters in the service already. Did you know the number one cause of injury for a firefighter is?
Heart Attacks!
The belief is that they have to be ready 24-7 or during their shift for anything so there system often is under stress and then compound this with making calls and you have a MI waiting to happen. Running/aerobic conditioning will help greatly. Also an aspirin a day(check with your doctor first). Running/aerobics 20 minutes to start on a daily basis would be helpful.
Keep us posted and welcome! Read, post, laugh, and most important smile!
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A home gym consisting of Bowflex and power blocks (and some running shoes) is all I need.
The new exercise---bundle up and shovel that there driveway! Don't succomb to paying someone to do it for you(plow). And if you can ride your bike to work but put them snow tires on!!!---lol
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10-07-2008, 11:43 AM
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Just joined M&S
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http://www.london-fire.gov.uk/PhysicalTests.asp
Read the link, it details the basic (english) physical test. Never too early to start working towards that. 
And you couldnt have picked a better place to come to learn how to get to that level of strength and fitness. They hid clues in the website name. Ninjas. 
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