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    Triathlon Training

    I have trained a few people for tri's and one of the best resources for entry level competitors is a book by Marc Evans called The Endurance Athletes Edge. In addition to basic instruction it goes into very decent detail as to how to structure your training cycles so to make concurrent gains in...
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    Quad Muscle Imbalance

    First question: what was the root cause of the initial injury -- and has it been addressed medically or through therapy or both. Next question is what are your currently mobility and strength parameters, what can it tolerate. As for effective exercise I am of the opinion that, that is...
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    EMS specific exercises

    Just to be clear Bench Pressing hasn't ruined many a shoulder and pec -- Bench Pressing wrong has. Most exercises with the exception of the seated leg extension outside of a rehab program are not fundamentally bad nor will they led to injury UNLESS you are not executiing them correctly and/or...
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    Fat stigma?

    The ugly truth sport is this: Most services that you will be applying to and ultimately working for are not going to care all they want is a cert, a palpable pulse and up-to-date cards. Most of your co-workers are not going to care as long as you can do the job and not get them or yourself...
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    Paramedic Openings

    Education Coordinators - what areas
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    Fitness Comps?

    Used to do BB, and Power lifting back in the day. Best of luck and please post your progress. It could prove to be inspiring to some:)
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    Heavy Lifting Help

    Update?????
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    push up headaches--PLEASE HELP!!!

    GO SEE YOUR DOCTOR!!!!!!!!!!!!! Judas Priest! Why is everyone afraid to go to the doc BEFORE there is a catastrophe. Seriously how many times have we heard this: "Well its (symptom x) been bothering me now for a couple days and I figured if I let run its course (manifestation y) it would...
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    Remedies for chafing?

    511 makes some cool compression shorts/boxer briefs that work great for that. Should be able to find some at any LEO/FD uniform shop
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    Help with fitness

    The survey turned out to be quite interesting on a number of issues: 1. Nearly everyone reported participating in some type of physical activity at least 2 times/week. Most were 3+ 1a. The activity participated in ranged across the entire spectrum. 2. The BMI which I personally think is...
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    Help with fitness

    The Crossfit ideology like most other methodics out there has its place in the training continuum if and only if it is utilized correctly. And1 (and anyone else starting over) PLEASE take the time to develop a strong base in cardiovascular conditioning and body mechanics with respect to whatever...
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    Heavy Lifting Help

    Did you not get it off the ground at all or you couldn't do it 6 times?
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    Help with fitness

    Agreed. Popping NSAIDs to mask pain and exercise induced inflammation isn't exactly the brightest move in terms of long term health. This is especially true with shin splints as it can develop into something very nasty if left unchecked but is entirely within your scope to fix if addressed early...
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    Help with fitness

    1. Buy a pedometer 2. Buy a stop watch 3. Buy a properly fitting comfortable pair of running shoes 4. Run for 2minutes at a comfortable pace then walk for 3minutes (1cycle=5minutes). Complete 6 cycles so that your total activity time is 30 minutes. As your fitness improves, and it will...
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    Help with fitness

    duplicate..........oops
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    Dealing with Back Pain while on the job?

    Typically most back pain in the absence of trauma or genetic malformation is the result of muscle imbalance and spinal misalignment that tends to perpetuate each other. So before exercise, chiro, muscle relaxants or other pharmacological interventions go see your doctor. If you don't...
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    Race results

    WOW that's a nice uptick in the in pace. Keep up the great work!
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    Favorite Late Nite Snack?

    Cliffs Bar Builder's Bar --- Chocolate Mint. YUMMMMIEEEE delicious and reasonably nutritious!!!!!!!!!!
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    Female EMT Fitness

    Hey Stewart1990 how are things progressing?
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    Scrawny People?

    hey masquedxangel how are things progressing?
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