TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2015//
TI  - Determining best practices to reduce occupational health risks in firefighters
JO  - Journal of strength and conditioning research
A1  - McDonough, Suzanne L.
A1  - Phillips, Jonathan
A1  - Twilbeck, Travis
SP  - 2041
EP  - 2044
VL  - 29
IS  - 7
N2  - The physical demands of firefighting are extensive, and firefighters face increased risk of cardiovascular and metabolic disease, musculoskeletal injury, and cancer. To reduce these risks, a tailored wellness initiative program (FIT Firefighter) was developed and executed. Implementation of FIT Firefighter, consisting of assessment, educational, instructional, and personal coaching and training elements regarding nutrition, health, fitness, wellness, and strength and conditioning, revealed enhanced healthy behavior change including increased motivation and marked improvements in blood pressure, resting heart rate, aerobic fitness, body mass index, waist circumference, percent body fat, back flexibility and bicep strength among participating firefighters.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1064-8011
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1519/JSC.0000000000000839
ID  - ref1
ER  -