Over the years I get a lot of questions from firefighters on the best way to exercise. Should we train like a bodybuilder? Maybe like a cross country runner?  How about like a mixed martial artist? The answer is YES, YES, and YES!

Why do we say yes to all the above? Well a firefighter must be as strong as a bodybuilder but also well conditioned as a cross country runner. If they choose to just focus on the strength training aspect, then they...