ArticleJMIR formative research2020
Evaluation of an Occupational Exercise Training Program for Firefighters: Mixed Methods Pilot Study.
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- Impact of acute exercise on performance and physiological stress during simulated firefighter occupational tasks.Scientific reports · 2024Article
- Impact of Age on the Affective Responses Following Worksite Resistance Exercise in Career Firefighters.Medicine and science in sports and exercise · 2023Article
- A pragmatic strength and conditioning intervention for firefighters: Feasibility of the Tactical Athlete Resilience Program (TARP).Health promotion journal of Australia : official journal of Australian Association of Health Promotion Professionals · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundOccupational exercise training programs can improve overall health and fitness in firefighters, but evidence beyond clinical and performance outcomes is needed before fire departments invest in and successfully adopt health promotion programs.
objectiveThis mixed methods pilot study sought to pair clinical and performance outcomes with participants' qualitative feedback (eg, participants' enjoyment, lifestyle behavior changes, and team structure) with the goal of informing recommendations for future programs.
methodsProfessional firefighters participated in a 14-week occupational exercise training program with assessments conducted pre- and posttraining. Clinical outcomes included weight, BMI, body fat percentage, resting heart rate, systolic blood pressure, and diastolic blood pressure. Performance outcomes included the sharpened Romberg balance test, 1-repetition maximum leg press and bench press, graded exercise test (estimated VO
resultsMale firefighters (n=14; age: mean 36.4, SD 2.6 years) completed 20 training sessions. There were no significant changes to weight (P=.20), BMI (P=.15), body fat percentage (P=.16), systolic blood pressure (P=.12), estimated VO
conclusionsA 14-week program of exercise training in firefighters elicited improvements in clinical, performance, and self-reported physical activity outcomes. This occupational exercise training program for firefighters increased time spent exercising, improved team building, and led to physical and mental health benefits. Results from this pilot study set a broad, informed, and meaningful foundation for future efforts to increase firefighter participation in occupational fitness programs.
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