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Jan. 29, 2025
Unpacking Firefighter Wellness with Aaron Zamzow.
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
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Arjuna George - Fire Chief (ret)
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Aaron Zamzow (ZAM)
Aaron Zamzow, also known as ZAM, has over 20 years of experience as an on-call paid firefighter in Golden Valley, Minnesota, and a current career Fire Lieutenant in Madison, Wisconsin. He is the chair for the FRCE (First Responder Center for Excellence) Fitness and Nutrition advisory boards and the founder of Fire Rescue Fitness, a company that creates workout programs and fitness resources for first responders. Aaron holds a Bachelor of Science degree in health and wellness and is certified by the NSCA, NASM, Precision Nutrition, and ACE as a Peer Fitness Trainer. He has worked in the fitness industry for over 30 years and has experience working with athletes from the NBA, NFL, and NHL, as well as the general population. Aaron has been published in and writes for various publications, including Firehouse, Fire Rescue Magazine, Lexipol, FR1, International Fire Fighter, and more. In 2022, Aaron launched the "Better Every Shift" Podcast with FireRescue1, where he and guests discuss pertinent fire service topics.
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