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During firefighter missions that require self-contained breathing apparatuses, your own health can become your life insurance. But the firefighter athletes May, Meghann and Pascal don\u2019t just need strength and stamina on the job \u2013 they also need it during their competitions. In HEROES WORLD, they reveal their best exercises and tips for all firefighters.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Interval trainin<\/span><\/span>g<\/h3>\n

\u201c<\/span>You notice how your muscles burn during intervals. It\u2019s similar to that ache at the end of a competition,<\/span>\u201d<\/span>\u00a0says Pascal, a professional firefighter who\u2019s been competing in firefighting competitions for over ten years. He\u2019s a fan of uphill interval runs. And here\u2019s an insider tip for a variation that really increases the difficultly: backwards uphill running.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Roll-up jumps & walking lunges<\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

The exercises from May, a Norwegian professional firefighter, are equally tough. To perform a roll-up jump, lay down on your back on your gym mat. Activate your stomach muscles to roll upwards from this position and then \u2013 jump! Now get back down, roll backwards and start all over again. Walking lunges challenge both your fitness and your balance. To start lunge-walking, take a forward step on one side, then get down into the lunge position. Push back up while simultaneously moving the other leg forward into the lunge. Hit the wall? Just turn around and lunge-walk back!\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Backpack as weights\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span> <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span> <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Meghann, a professional firefighter from Berlin, swears by the classic squat.\u202f\u201cThe deeper you go, the more intense the training.\u201d\u00a0For added difficulty, she fills a backpack with books or other objects \u2013 it\u2019s that simple to create your own weights at home. During the squat, carry the weighted rucksack on your back and clasp your\u00a0hands in front of you or raise them over your head. The backpack can be used as a weight in many different exercises. Looking for more? Place a step stool or hand towel under your feet, pull your legs into the push-up position, and back again.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Meghann\u2019s motivational quote for working out:\u202f\u201cThe most important thing is to not give up! Even when your body is aching, keep going until you\u2019ve reached your goal. You have to train your inner fighting spirit and overcome your inner couch potato.\u201d\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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