Unpacking Firefighter Wellness with Aaron Zamzow.

In this exciting episode of Beneath the Helmet, host Jah George sits down with Aaron Zamzow, a prominent figure in firefighter wellness. Aaron, head of the First Responder Center of Excellence and founder of FireRescue Fitness, shares his wealth of knowledge from working with NFL, NBA teams, and more. They dive into Aaron’s innovative '5 for 50' challenge, promoting healthy habits like low sugar intake and daily meditation. Tune in to uncover valuable tips on sleep optimization, fitness, and the significant role of recovery in both professional sports and firefighting. Aaron's journey from training pro athletes to improving firefighter health offers inspiring insights for everyone.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:45 Introducing Aaron Zamzow

00:56 My 5 for 50 Challenge

03:32 Podcasting and Personal Growth

03:54 Conversation with Aaron Zamzow

10:47 Aaron's Journey to the Fire Service

15:37 Holistic Approach to Fitness

21:56 Importance of Sleep

31:48 Lessons from Professional Sports

39:09 Optimizing Fitness Beyond Workouts

39:34 Recovery Techniques in Sports vs. Fire Service

40:29 The Importance of Recovery and Rest

43:23 Introduction to TRE (Trauma Release Exercises)

50:56 Daily Habits for Health and Wellness

55:35 The Resilient 50 Challenge

01:04:49 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

Connect with Zam www.firerescuefitness.com @getfrf

Arjuna George - Fire Chief (ret)

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