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Aged Firefighter Needs Analysis – Enhancing Readiness throughout the Career Span

by Daniel Higuera, MS, CSCS, and Mark Abel, PhD, CSCS
TSAC Report April 2024
Vol 71, Issue 3

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The purpose of this article is to propose a training model for the aging firefighter to improve the athletic qualities of aerobic fitness and muscular strength so that they may remain healthier longer into their careers.

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This article originally appeared in TSAC Report, the NSCA’s quarterly, online-only publication geared toward the training of tactical athletes, operators, and facilitators. It provides research-based articles, performance drills, and conditioning techniques for operational, tactical athletes. The TSAC Report is only available for NSCA Members. Read more articles from TSAC Report 

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