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The demands of being a firefighter can be quite high. Firefighters are called upon to perform at peak capacity under the most arduous conditions. Being physically fit can mean the difference between life and death for them or the victims they race to save. New York City fire captain and personal trainer Michael Stefano has come to the rescue with The Firefighter's Workout Book, the thirty-minute-a-day, train-for-life program that's worked for New York City firefighters and will work for you.

The Firefighter's Workout Book covers all aspects of health and fitness, including strength, cardiovascular, and flexibility training. Captain Michael Stefano shows how spending long hours at the gym is unnecessary or even counterproductive. Step-by-step instruction, interspersed with motivational stories based on Stefano's experience as a firefighter, will leave you burning for more.

The workout routines can be tailored to fit individual needs. The illustrated exercise guide features photos of New York City firefighters. You will learn how to stay motivated, set reasonable, attainable goals, and chart your own progress to ensure results. A simple, easy-to-follow nutrition plan is also offered.

The firefighter's workout is a real-life approach to a very common problem: staying in good physical condition with a minimal amount of time and available equipment. With the tools and knowledge provided by The Firefighter's Workout Book, you'll be able to rise above these obstacles to get in the best condition of your life.

Average Customer Rating:

Firefighters Workout Book	Customer Rating:
This is a good workout plan book which can be used byt the average working American.

My son coincidentally had the DVD that goes with the book	Customer Rating:
My firefighter son was pleased to see the printed version of his DVD, which he did not know existed.

Firefighters beware!

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First of all, look at the author on the cover...You want to look like a little squirly guy? Didn't think so. The workouts in this book have nothing to do with firefighting and are merely beginner/basic level workouts for no one in particular. There are no power lifting exercises in this book! This book has about 10 pages of 'important' information and the other 90% is just random stories the author uses to talk himself up. The diets and workouts listed in this book are highly outdated and under-detailed. FOR FIREFIGHTERS: I highly recommend the new book, Get Firefighter Fit: The Complete Workout from the Former Director of the New York City Fire Department Physical Training Program - which has many firefighter-specific workouts. All the information is detailed and up-to-date. I waited a long time for that book to come out and am reaping the physical benefits from it!! FOR CIVILLIANS TRYING TO GET FIT: I recommend almost any other fitness book! Don't do workouts like firefighters if you aren't one, there is no need. You should do workouts that enhance/reflect whatever you job or lifestyle requires. E.G., if you're an office worker - cardio is more important than anything, and should be the focus of your exercise. If you're more blue collar, then power lifting and static lifts should be your focus, but don't neglect cardio...

Calculate Your Calories	Customer Rating:
This quick read will get you on the road to sculpting any part of your body. There are also great tips to help you keep yourself fit.

Really works!	Customer Rating:
I tried just the pushups the way he describes and I've finally lost that "droop" in my chest! Plus how to do the equation on how many calories you burn when working out on any excersise you do.