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Greenlee Posts: 65 Joined: 2003/01/17	2003/09/21, 12:52 PM Hello All, I just found out that I have 4 months to train before the national firefighters competition prelims. I know that I need to increase my cardio fitness, but I also need to increaes my strength fitness. How exactly can I do this without compromising one for the other?
rev8ball Posts: 3,081 Joined: 2001/12/27	2003/09/21, 02:41 PM I've been to these FF comps before, and they are incredible! I suggest taking a lighter version of the training used for a strongman comp. With these FF comps, you need both functional strength as well as increased cardio capacity, which is exactly what you do for strongman. I have one or two of such regimens in my office. I will look for them tomorrow and get back to you with them if you want. Otherwise, try a search on the internet. Good luck! -------------- Michael Trample the weak; hurdle the dead! Chaos, Panic, Disorder.... Yes, my work here is done!
Greenlee Posts: 65 Joined: 2003/01/17	2003/09/21, 03:21 PM Thank you...I would appreciate any help that you may be able to offer, I earned this through placing second overall in my state competition.
Greenlee Posts: 65 Joined: 2003/01/17	2003/09/28, 08:01 PM Any advice of what type of routine to follow, from anyone???
rev8ball Posts: 3,081 Joined: 2001/12/27	2003/09/29, 01:13 PM I'm glad you bumped this question- I couldn't find it after last week...LOL! Try this site out. About half-way down and to the left is a whole list of articles on successive strongman training. Take a look at it and let me know what you think. I really think if you base your training on something like this, you will notice a huge difference in your competitions. http://www.deepsquatter.com/strength/archives/index.htm Good luck! -------------- Michael Trample the weak; hurdle the dead! Chaos, Panic, Disorder.... Yes, my work here is done!