"Inactive firefighters have a 90% greater risk of myocardial infarction than those who are aerobically fit."
Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine. 44(6):546-550, June 2002.
Peate, W. F. MD, MPH; Lundergan, Linda MD, MPH; Johnson, Jerry J. PA-C, MS (exercise)
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- JC
- Jorge Carvajal is a Captain with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, and a perfomance coach. He has a B.S. in Exercise Science, is certified through the National Strength & Conditioning Association as a Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), is a Certified Level 1 Club Coach through the United States Weight-lifting Association(USAW), and is a lead instructor in the IAFF/IAFC Wellness Fitness Initiative Peer FitnessTrainer Program. In addition, he was a former strength coach at Florida, Nebraska, and the U.S Olympic Training Center. He's known for his Firefighter, NFL/HS combine training programs and speed development system.
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WE DON'T WORKOUT TO STAY FIT...WE WORKOUT TO OPEN UP A CAN'O WHOOP ASS ON FIRES!