Best Zam Powers Podcasts (2024)

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Firefighter Fitness- From the Recliners to Resilient 33:32

4M ago33:32

33:32

Are you a first responder who needs to start making changes to improve your health and fitness? You are not alone! Listen to Aaron Zamzow from Fire Rescue Fitness tackle this question. He provides great insight and usable action plans that will improve your fitness and career as a firefighter, EMT, and/or medic. Please listen, share, comment, and r…

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First Responders- Get Out of Your Fitness Rut. 19:53

4M ago19:53

19:53

Stuck in a rut, where do you begin? Right here! Take a listen to Aaron Zamzow (ZAM) as he gives you the five elements needed to get out of your fitness rut and make progress. Please subscribe to the podcast! Links to social media and FRF pages: Join the FRF Nation on Facebook! Over 190,000 first responders from all over the world. https://www.faceb…

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The Resilient 50- A Transformative Challenge for First Responders that will Forge Resilience 24:59

5M ago24:59

24:59

In this episode, Aaron Zamzow (ZAM) uncovers the Resilient 50, a transformative 50-day program specifically tailored to the needs of first responders (firefighters, EMTs, medics, and others on the front lines of emergency response). The challenge is designed to strengthen the mental and emotional fortitude that is critical for first responders and …

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First responder wellness week, nutrition 101, supplements guide, and Zam Q and A 27:49

1y ago27:49

27:49

This FRF podcast episode highlights First Responder Wellness Week (click here for resources), highlights the best way to clean up your nutrition, and answers the most common supplement questions. Here are some great additional resources on these topics: https://www.firerescue1.com/wellness-week/ Nutrition and Fitness Basics for Firefighters: https:…

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Firefighters- Get Back to the Basics to Make Fitness Progress 19:55

1y ago19:55

19:55

If you are stuck in a rut or in a fitness plateau, this is the episode for you to listen to. Take some notes and then get to work, making progress with your fitness comes down to consistency and dedication. You got this! Here is a great article that can help you get back to making fitness progress: https://firerescuefitness.com/2022/12/first-respon…

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Defining a "Healthy" Firefighter 24:28

1y ago24:28

24:28

What does a healthy and fit firefighter, EMT, and/or medic look like? List to Aaron Zamzow from Fire Rescue Fitness as he gives insight on this topic and a list that will define and guide members of the fire service to better health. You can read more about the FRF Healthy 10 here: https://firerescuefitness.com/2023/02/firefighter-healthy-10/ Join …

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First Responders- Create this Habit to Get Fit in 2023 18:03

1+ y ago18:03

18:03

The key to accomplishing your fitness goal starts with a focus on establishing healthy habits first and results second. Regardless of what your overall goal is, here is one of the first habits you need to develop to be a more fit and healthy first responder (firefighter, EMT, medic). Listen to this podcast with Aaron Zamzow (ZAM) from FRF as he dis…

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First Responder Holiday Fitness Survival Tips 16:49

1+ y ago16:49

16:49

As the Holidays approach the stress levels go up and the health of most people goes down. It's easy to get sidetracked and put off your fitness and nutrition until next year. But this is the year of health (I just declared that) and I do not want you to lose any fitness progress that you have made this year. So, as a gift here are some great FRF fi…

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First Responders Here are the "Other" Reasons We Need to Work Out. 16:37

1+ y ago16:37

16:37

I want six-pack abs. I want to bench press 400 pounds. I want to get huge bro... These are all reasons why a lot of people work out. As a first responder, it might be nice to obtain one or all of these goals but the reality is that fitness and exercise have more benefits than the obvious. Listen to this FRF podcast that explains the "other" and "re…

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Fitness Challenge Workouts 101 18:26

1+ y ago18:26

18:26

There are a lot of fitness-related challenges and workouts on social media and in some firehouses. Are these "challenges" really helping? In this podcast, ZAM from FRF will talk about some of them and give you some insight into what to look for in a fitness challenge. Please share, comment, and like. Send a message with any questions. Please subscr…

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First Responders- Stay Motivated and Stay Fit with these Tips (just the tips). 15:53

1+ y ago15:53

15:53

The key to maintaining and making fitness progress is to make sure you focus on keeping your mind right and staying consistent with your workouts. These tips will help any firefighter, EMT, and/or medic overcome a lack of motivation and continually make fitness progress. For a great blog post about these tips click here: https://firerescuefitness.c…

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Fitness and Nutrition for Firefighters Simplified. The Formula for Fitness Success. 16:35

2y ago16:35

16:35

With all of the information available on health and fitness, it can be so confusing that frustration takes the place of action. Here is a simple and effective guide to better health and fitness on and off the job. Over the past 30 years working as a fitness trainer and the last 20 years as a firefighter I have heard, seen, tried, and discussed at t…

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Yes you can do "the job" but at what cost? 15:39

2y ago15:39

15:39

Discover what the "I can do the job" regardless of my level of fitness attitude is doing to your health. We hear this around the firehouse; "I don't need to work out, I can still do the job..." What does that really mean? In this podcast, ZAM will address this statement and give some insight as to why this attitude might be killing you! If you are …

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Calories In vs. Calories Out- What you need to know. 18:29

2y ago18:29

18:29

The calories in versus calories out equation for weight loss can be confusing and frustrating. In this podcast, Aaron Zamzow (ZAM) covers everything you need to know. His insight will help simplify the calorie confusion. Take a listen and please comment, share, and like. For more information on nutrition for first responders, check out this FRF blo…

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Stay Lean and Fit for Duty Through the Summer with These Tips 19:42

2y ago19:42

19:42

Summer brings nicer weather and social gatherings. It also brings more reasons to cheat on your nutrition and fitness. Avoid gaining fat and stay fit for duty by following these great tips. Zam describes the best way to stay on track with your nutrition during social gatherings, the value of hydration and vegetables, and how to stay motivated. Give…

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A First Responders Guide to Cortisol 20:26

2y ago20:26

20:26

What is cortisol and why do you need to know about it as a first responder? Take a listen to ZAM from FRF explain what it is, why you need to understand it, and how to manage it. This is essential for every first responder. Read more about it here: https://firerescuefitness.com/2022/05/a-first-responders-guide-to-cortisol/ Follow the FRF Podcast. h…

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First Responder Fitness through the Ages. 17:31

2y ago17:31

17:31

Staying fit and healthy during your career as a first responder (firefighter, EMT, medic, police officer, and/or nurse) can be very difficult. As you age, your fitness priorities need to change to adapt to the different stressors around you. In this podcast, ZAM (Aaron Zamzow) from Fire Rescue Fitness will explain what you should be focusing on as …

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First Responders- Why You are a Hero... 14:40

2y ago14:40

14:40

You are my hero! Sometimes we need to hear this. Listen to this episode of the FRF podcast as Aaron Zamzow (ZAM) reflects on the positive "heroes" we have in our society making a positive impact and not getting recognition. This podcast serves both as a note of thanks and a lesson in staying positive. Take a listen and please share with those first…

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First Responders- Is this job like a drug? 19:07

2y ago19:07

19:07

In this episode of the FRF podcast, Aaron Zamzow talks about the stress of the job and its effects on health and wellness. As first responders, we sacrifice a lot to help others. Is that sacrifice worth the cost? Listen to this great episode and discover how to maintain balance and change your health and fitness culture. Zam talks about evaluating …

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Are fitness tests necessary for first responders (firefighters, EMTs and medics)? 20:34

2y ago20:34

20:34

How do fitness assessments and fitness testing correlate to performance as a first responder? There are a lot of members of the fire service that can't run a mile very fast but still can raise a ladder or climb an aerial faster than most. There are also members that can bench press a house but then cannot perform very well on air. So, this brings m…

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What to do if no one wants to workout and get fit? 14:39

2+ y ago14:39

14:39

This is a question I get a lot via email and the FRF social media outlets. There is no secret formula or special answer but there are ways you can deal with this situation and thrive. Listen to Zam (Aaron Zamzow) explain ways to stay motivated even when those around you are not. Please comment with your thoughts and share! Do not forget to subscrib…

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First Responder Holiday Fitness Tips 13:39

2+ y ago13:39

13:39

Do Not go into "Holiday Mode." Here are some tips to help you manage your fitness during the Holiday Season. As the Holidays approach the stress levels go up and the health of most people goes down. It's easy to get sidetracked and put off your fitness and nutrition until next year. But this is the year of health (I just declared that) and I do not…

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What Does "Functional" Training Mean for First Responders? 16:00

2+ y ago16:00

16:00

What makes an exercise "functional" for firefighters, EMTs, and medics? In order to answer this question, we must first define what functional training means. The definitions can be varied and broad and often the term functional training is abused and over-used. The best definition that I found and one that I think really pertains to the fire servi…

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First Responders Reasons to Exercise #11 to #21 16:41

2+ y ago16:41

16:41

Have you thought about starting an exercise program but haven’t done it yet? Or are you lacking the motivation to stay consistent with your workouts? The goal of Fire Rescue Fitness is to help educate and motivate 100,000 first responders to improve their health and fitness. One of the best ways to do this is to educate on the importance that exerc…

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Top 21 Reasons First Responders Need to Exercise (Numbers 1-10) 15:48

2+ y ago15:48

15:48

Exercise is the best weapon first responders have against the plethora of health issues facing the fire service. Have you thought about starting an exercise program but haven’t done it yet? Or are you lacking the motivation to stay consistent with your workouts? The goal of Fire Rescue Fitness is to help educate and motivate 100,000 first responder…

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Talking Fire Rescue Fitness - (Chest and Triceps, Meal Plans and Keto, Mobility and Performance)... 15:52

2+ y ago15:52

15:52

In this episode of the Fire Rescue Athlete Podcast, Aaron Zamzow (Zam) talks about the common fitness and nutrition trends in the fire service. This podcast will address the chest and triceps workouts and asks the question... "Are they functional?" He also talks about meal plans and the keto diet and why they may not be the best route for firefight…

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First Responder Fitness: Stay Motivated with These Tips 17:28

2+ y ago17:28

17:28

The key to maintaining and making fitness progress is to make sure you focus on keeping your mind right and staying consistent with your workouts. These tips will help any firefighter, EMT, and/or medic overcome a lack of motivation and continually make fitness progress. Here is a great interview Aaron Zamzow from Fire Rescue Fitness did with a fir…

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EVERY FIREFIGHTER NEEDS THIS FITNESS TRAIT… 15:04

3y ago15:04

15:04

As firefighters, we need to be physically ready for almost any event. We need to routinely carry loads of 50 to 100 pounds, climb stairs and ladders, swing heavy mallets and axes, drag heavy objects, hold, hoist and stabilize hose lines. We must also be able to recover quickly from these tasks and perform such activities for prolonged periods of ti…

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Why the WOD (Workout of the Day) Is Not a Good Option for First Responders 15:07

3y ago15:07

15:07

In this podcast, Aaron Zamzow explains the reasons why the "WOD" may not be the best option for firefighters, EMTs, and medics to follow. Listen and learn what your workouts need to contain and what to watch out for when it comes to the Workout of the Day mentality. You can also follow up the podcast and see a post about creating an effective worko…

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The Six Steps Every First Responder Must Take to Improve Their Fitness in 2021 19:48

3+ y ago19:48

19:48

Every first responder should be taking these steps to improve their health and fitness in 2021. Will you be one of them? Time to GET FRF... Read the FRF blog with more information here: https://firerescuefitness.com/2021/01/the-six-steps-every-first-responder-must-take-to-improve-their-fitness-in-2021/ Visit our website for more great workouts and …

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A First Responders Guide to the Covid 19 Vaccine. 25:30

3+ y ago25:30

25:30

Should I get the Covid 19 Vaccine? Aaron Zamzow from Fire Rescue Fitness asks a Scientist (PHD- Harvard School of Public Health in Genetics & Complex Diseases) for advice. There are a lot of discussions around most houses and firehouses about the Covid 19 vaccine. As first responders we are one of the groups that are first in line to receive it. Bu…

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First Responder Resilience Part 3- HEALTHY NUTRITION LEADS TO MORE RESILIENT FIRST RESPONDERS 16:09

3+ y ago16:09

16:09

Your brain is always working. Sometimes we may question how much but your brain takes care of your thoughts and movements, your senses, your breathing, and heartbeat. It works hard 24/7, even while you are asleep. This means your brain requires a constant supply of good and healthy fuel. Where does that fuel come from? Just like your muscles, the f…

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Fire Rescue Fitness Spotlight- Kyle Kondoff has overcome adversity and diabetes to stay FRF 21:16

3+ y ago21:16

21:16

Get fired up to listen to Kyle Kondoff talk about overcoming adversity and diabetes! Kyle has recovered from numerous traumas and injuries and has done this while managing diabetes. Take a listen to this very motivating interview. You can reach out to Kyle anytime via facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kyle3acp/ You can also find more motivating st…

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The 10 Best Foods for First Responders (Firefighter, EMTs and Medics) 21:35

3+ y ago21:35

21:35

IF YOU WANT TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR SHIFTS, YOUR DAY AND YOUR CAREER, YOUR DIET SHOULD BE A TOP PRIORITY. Food is the fuel that helps us think and perform at our best. The right foods can mean energy and nutrients to help you manage the demands of the job. The wrong foods can add to the stress we already go through and leave your mind cloudy an…

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Mental Health and Fitness -How to Become a “Resilient” Firefighter/ First Responder- Part 2- 13:16

3+ y ago13:16

13:16

This is the second of a three part series talking about resiliency in the fire service. This episode explains the connection between fitness and mental health. Please listen for some great dialogue and information to help you get motivated to stay active and fit. You can read more about this topic in the September Issue of Firehouse Magazine. Here …

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Pandemic Proof Workout Option for First Responders. 18:08

4y ago18:08

18:08

DISCOVER HOW TO CREATE AN EFFECTIVE WORKOUT THAT REQUIRES MINIMAL EQUIPMENT AND TIME. The last few months have left many people scrambling to figure out different workout options. Gyms have been open, then closed, now open with restrictions. Fire house workout rooms have also been restricted to not let any off-duty personnel use the equipment. All …

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How to Become a “Resilient” Firefighter/ First Responder- Part 1 Defining Resilient... 17:39

4y ago17:39

17:39

Exercise has numerous health benefits and can help reduce many of the known health issues facing the fire service including mental health. Firefighters and first responders are dying of heart attacks and strokes, cancer, and suicide. We also have a high number of first responders that suffer from the symptoms of PTSD. Consistent exercise can reduce…

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Benefits of Bodyweight Suspension Training for First Responders 12:54

4y ago12:54

12:54

ALL YOU NEED ARE SOME STRAPS, WEBBING OR BED SHEETS TO GET A GREAT FULLBODY WORKOUT. As fire rescue athletes, we need functional strength in all planes of motion and on unstable ground. One of the best fitness tools that matches that need are suspension trainers. In this podcast Aaron Zamzow from Fire Rescue Fitness (www.firerescuefitness.com) expl…

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FIREFIGHTER FITNESS- 4 REASONS YOU ARE NOT SEEING RESULTS 21:00

4y ago21:00

21:00

Lots of distractions out there, Covid-19, all the social media, childcare (now that school is out), summer… The list goes on and on. All these distractions can leave your fitness on the back burner and cause you to lose some motivation. A lack of progress is also another reason we start to miss workouts and get distracted. In fact, I think a lack o…

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TOP 5 FIREFIGHTER FITNESS EXCUSES…DEBUNKED (PANDEMIC VERSION) 20:18

4y ago20:18

20:18

EXCUSES ARE LIKE____________ (FILL IN THE BLANK). WE ALL HAVE THEM AND USE THEM... Especially during a pandemic. Right now, more than ever, we as first responders need to make sure that we are managing our fitness and our stress. There are a lot of excuses that we can currently use, my gym is closed, I don't have time with the kids being home, I'm …

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Fitness Motivation for First Responders- How to Stay Motivated and Positive... 18:38

4y ago18:38

18:38

One of the most difficult aspects of maintaining a good level of health and fitness is your mindset. We all have days that we do not feel like working out... And we all have days that we feel that our workouts "weren't good." Trust me, we all have them. The key to maintaining and making fitness progress is to make sure you focus on keeping your min…

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First Responders- Boost Immunity with these Tips... 14:04

4y ago14:04

14:04

It seems that the world and the country are in a panic over the Coronavirus. Whether the reaction is valid or not has yet to be determined. It seems that every couple of years a new strain of virus wreaks havoc on our daily lives. There are precautions that we can all take to make sure these viruses are not passed from person to person but as firef…

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Intermittent Fasting for Firefighters, EMTs and Medics... 14:42

4y ago14:42

14:42

Fasting? For firefighters? Humans have actually been fasting throughout evolution. Sometimes it was done because food was not available, and it has also been a part of major religions, including Islam, Christianity, Judaism and Buddhism. When you think about it, our hunter-gatherer ancestors didn’t have supermarkets, refrigerators or food available…

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Essential Workout Components for Firefighters, EMTs and Medics 21:31

4+ y ago21:31

21:31

Without proper planning, your fitness program may be setting you up for failure. Listen to the podcast (click the link to read about the blog post) and see if your fitness program includes these components. This topic is near and dear to my heart and your career--Workouts for Fire Rescue Athletes. I've been in the fitness industry for over 25 years…

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What is the GET FRF Challenge 8:27

4+ y ago8:27

8:27

FRF (Fire Rescue Fitness) was created to help provide functional and usable fitness resources for firefighters, EMTs and medics. Over the past 6 years FRF has sponsored "challenge" events where participants are rewarded with cash and prizes for their fitness progress. This year FRF has taken the "challenge" to the next level and provided more motiv…

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How to GET FRF (Fire Rescue Fit) This Year 15:21

4+ y ago15:21

15:21

Happy New Year! This is the time of the year that we all have a tendency to reflect on the past and set goals for the next year. If one of your goals is to get leaner, stronger, and more fit for duty, I want to help you. Here are five steps you need to take to make fitness progress this year. 1. Lose your excuses. We all have them, stop letting the…

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Tips to help Firefighters, EMTs and Medics Reduce Injury and Improve Performance 18:49

4+ y ago18:49

18:49

This podcast addresses 5 ways to reduce injuries in the workout room and on the fireground. No single action can prevent injuries from happening. But, we as fire rescue athletes need to take a step back from time to time and evaluate the "why" and "what" of our workouts. You should always asking yourself if your workouts and actions (or lack of act…

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How to set-up an Effective Firefighter Workout. 16:57

4+ y ago16:57

16:57

One of the more common questions I get via the FRF Facebook page and from the seminars I give is: How should firefighter, EMTs and medics set-up their workouts? What exactly should be included?" Today, I want to answer those common questions. Over 10 years ago I created the first of many Fire Rescue Fitness workouts. Through the years the exercises…

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Biggest Firefighter Workout Mistakes 13:00

5y ago13:00

13:00

Stuck in a rut? Not seeing progress? Stop making these workout mistakes and get fit for duty. In this episode, Aaron covers the biggest mistakes firefighters are making during, before and after their workouts. You can read more about these tips here: https://firerescuefitness.com/2019/06/firefighters-dont-make-these-workout-mistakes/ You can contac…

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Firefighters, EMTs, and Medics Should YOU Supplement or Not... That is the Question 16:25

5y ago16:25

16:25

For the full blog post click here: https://firerescuefitness.com/2019/02/to-supplement-or-not-a-firefighter-guide/ This is a common question that you hear around most gyms and firehouses this time of the year and one that I get a lot via the www.FireRescueFitness.com blog and our FRF Facebook Page, so I wanted to briefly address what some good poss…

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