Firefighter Fitness Development

A sports science collaboration between Mayo Clinic Health System and the La Crosse, WI, Fire Department is using technology-based systems to test each firefighter’s mobility and establish an optimized, personalized exercise regime to improve strength and stamina. While firefighting requires physical fitness and endurance, what physical fitness looks like for an individual can vary. Guest expert Dr. Kelly Morgan shares her insight into the important parts of fitness, body composition measurement, and tailored training regimens. You can email Fire Headlines at [email protected] Visit wfca.com/fire-headlines-podcast/. Sign up for the Daily Dispatch to get the FREE daily newsletter of articles like these in your area, as well as industry developments and trends, at www.dailydispatch.com.