<script data-pm-proxy="intercept"></script><?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The UFF Newsletter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Making the best job a healthier one.]]></description><link>https://unfuckedfirefighter.substack.com</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NGwv!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb8dd0019-06c5-4643-ac0e-6eac7671d0ec_1280x1280.png</url><title>The UFF Newsletter</title><link>https://unfuckedfirefighter.substack.com</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:21:36 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="/__u/unfuckedfirefighter.substack.com/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[Unfucked Firefighter]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[unfuckedfirefighter@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[unfuckedfirefighter@substack.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[Unfucked Firefighter]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[Unfucked Firefighter]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[unfuckedfirefighter@substack.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[unfuckedfirefighter@substack.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[Unfucked Firefighter]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[UFF Newsletter: Eat. Train. Learn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Happy Monday everyone!]]></description><link>https://unfuckedfirefighter.substack.com/p/uff-newsletter-eat-train-learn-f4c</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://unfuckedfirefighter.substack.com/p/uff-newsletter-eat-train-learn-f4c</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Unfucked Firefighter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:01:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NGwv!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb8dd0019-06c5-4643-ac0e-6eac7671d0ec_1280x1280.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span>Happy Monday everyone!</span></p><p><span>Here is this week&#8217;s firehouse recipe, workout, and wellness insight...</span></p><div><hr></div><h2><strong><span>FIREHOUSE RECIPE</span></strong></h2><p><a href="https://40aprons.com/cottage-cheese-alfredo/">Alfredo Sauce with Cottage Cheese</a></p><p><span>Source: 40 Aprons</span></p><div><hr></div><h2><strong><span>FIREFIGHTER WORKOUT</span></strong></h2><p><strong>Warm Up</strong></p><p>&#8226; Kettlebell deadlift: 2 x 10</p><p>&#8226; Goblet squat: 2 x 10</p><p>&#8226; Sledgehammer halos: 2 x 10/side</p><p><strong>Main Circuit</strong></p><p>&#8226; Sled push: 3 x 40 yd</p><p>&#8226; Kettlebell swings: 3 x 15</p><p>&#8226; Sledgehammer strikes: 3 x 10</p><p>&#8226; Kettlebell goblet squats: 3 x 10</p><p>&#8226; Sled backward drag: 3 x 40 yd</p><p>&#8226; Rest: 60 sec between rounds</p><p><span>Tag us @unfuckedfire if you hit this workout</span></p><div><hr></div><h2><strong><span>FIREHOUSE WELLNESS TRAINING</span></strong></h2><p><span>1. </span><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42616367/">Exercise makes you better at the actual job</a></p><p>2. <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42474509/">Leadership fitness was positively associated with firefighter fitness within crews</a></p><p>3. <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42417009/">Purpose isn&#8217;t just some abstract wellness concept</a></p><div><hr></div><h2>QUICK ONE FOR YOU</h2><p>Can you teach the next generation to serve others without losing themselves in the process?</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong><span>UFF QUOTE OF THE WEEK</span></strong></h2><p><span>&#8220;A beat-up firehouse full of life beats a fancy one without a soul.&#8221;</span></p><div><hr></div><p><span>Stay fit and stay safe,</span></p><p><span>UFF</span></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/UFF-Book-Wisdom-Philosophy-Firefighters/dp/B0BV1PF6Q4"><span>The UFF Book of Wisdom: Philosophy for Firefighters</span></a></p><p><a href="/__u/unfuckedfirefighter.substack.com/"><span>The UFF newsletter</span></a><span> with over 7k subscribers</span></p><p><a href="https://unfuckedfirefighter.gumroad.com/"><span>UFF Wellness Courses</span></a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[UFF Newsletter: Eat. Train. Learn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Happy Monday everyone!]]></description><link>https://unfuckedfirefighter.substack.com/p/uff-newsletter-eat-train-learn-e55</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://unfuckedfirefighter.substack.com/p/uff-newsletter-eat-train-learn-e55</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Unfucked Firefighter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:31:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NGwv!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb8dd0019-06c5-4643-ac0e-6eac7671d0ec_1280x1280.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span>Happy Monday everyone!</span></p><p><span>Here is this week&#8217;s firehouse recipe, workout, and wellness insight...</span></p><div><hr></div><h2><strong><span>FIREHOUSE RECIPE</span></strong></h2><p><a href="https://www.smalltownwoman.com/southern-comeback-sauce/#recipe">Southern Comeback Sauce</a></p><p><span>Source: Small Town Woman</span></p><div><hr></div><h2><strong><span>FIREFIGHTER WORKOUT</span></strong></h2><ul><li><p>Trap-bar deadlift: 2 x 5&#8211;8</p></li><li><p>Weighted pull-up: 2 x 6&#8211;10</p></li><li><p>Incline dumbbell press: 2 x 6&#8211;10</p></li><li><p>Bulgarian split squat: 2 x 8&#8211;12/leg</p></li><li><p>Standing overhead press: 2 x 6&#8211;10</p></li><li><p>Farmer carry: 3 x 60 yd</p></li><li><p>Sled push: 3 x 30 yd</p></li><li><p>Assault bike finisher &#8212; 6 rounds: 10 sec all-out / 60 sec easy</p></li></ul><p><span>Tag us @unfuckedfire in your workout photos and videos</span></p><div><hr></div><h2><strong><span>FIREHOUSE WELLNESS TRAINING</span></strong></h2><p><span>1. </span><a href="https://www.ovid.com/jnls/nsca-scj/abstract/10.1519/ssc.0000000000001000~sleep-the-overlooked-pillar-of-muscle-hypertrophya-critical?redirectionsource=fulltextview"><span>Severe sleep deprivation can reduce muscle protein synthesis and negatively affect hormones, strength, and training performance.</span></a></p><p><span>2. </span><a href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7777221/"><span>Caffeine is one of the few supplements shown to enhance exercise performance.</span></a></p><p><span>3. </span><a href="https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/10519815251383846?">The study examines how identification with the organization relates to commitment, duty orientation, and willingness to risk one&#8217;s life during firefighting.</a></p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>QUICK ONE FOR YOU</strong></h2><p>What is the uncomfortable truth about your department that everyone privately understands but almost nobody is willing to say out loud?</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong><span>UFF QUOTE OF THE WEEK</span></strong></h2><p><span>&#8220;</span>5 things most firefighters won&#8217;t say out loud:</p><p>1. I&#8217;m not in a good place.</p><p>2. I&#8217;m not in as good of shape as I thought I was.</p><p>3. I&#8217;m just really fucking tired.</p><p>4. I&#8217;m coasting and I know it.</p><p>5. This coffee tastes like shit.<span>&#8221;</span></p><div><hr></div><p><span>Stay fit and stay safe,</span></p><p><span>UFF</span></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/UFF-Book-Wisdom-Philosophy-Firefighters/dp/B0BV1PF6Q4"><span>The UFF Book of Wisdom: Philosophy for Firefighters</span></a></p><p><a href="/__u/unfuckedfirefighter.substack.com/"><span>The UFF newsletter</span></a><span> with over 7k subscribers</span></p><p><a href="https://unfuckedfirefighter.gumroad.com/"><span>UFF Wellness Courses</span></a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[UFF Newsletter: Eat. Train. Learn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Happy Monday everyone!]]></description><link>https://unfuckedfirefighter.substack.com/p/uff-newsletter-eat-train-learn-690</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://unfuckedfirefighter.substack.com/p/uff-newsletter-eat-train-learn-690</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Unfucked Firefighter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:04:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NGwv!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb8dd0019-06c5-4643-ac0e-6eac7671d0ec_1280x1280.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span>Happy Monday everyone!</span></p><p><span>Here is this week&#8217;s firehouse recipe, workout, and wellness insight...</span></p><div><hr></div><h2><strong><span>FIREHOUSE RECIPE</span></strong></h2><p><a href="https://www.skinnytaste.com/enchilada-scrambled-eggs/">High-Protein Enchilada Scrambled Eggs</a></p><p><span>Source: Skinny Taste</span></p><div><hr></div><h2><strong><span>FIREFIGHTER WORKOUT</span></strong></h2><p>EMOM x 12</p><p><strong>Min 1:</strong> 12 calories bike/row<br><strong>Min 2:</strong> 12 DB thrusters<br><strong>Min 3:</strong> 10 burpees + 10 walking lunges</p><p>4 rounds</p><p><span>Tag us @unfuckedfire in your workout photos and videos</span></p><div><hr></div><h2><strong><span>FIREHOUSE WELLNESS TRAINING</span></strong></h2><p><span>1. </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KkKuTCFvzI">What Makes a Good Life? Lessons from the Longest Study on Happiness</a></p><p>2. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jN0pRAqiUJU">Best Exercises for Overall Health &amp; Longevity </a></p><p>3. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcGyVTAoXEU">How to Make Stress Your Friend</a></p><div><hr></div><h2>QUICK ONE FOR YOU</h2><p>What physical ability are you most afraid of losing, not because it affects your appearance, but because it would change your freedom?</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong><span>UFF QUOTE OF THE WEEK</span></strong></h2><p><span>&#8220;Every expert was once the new hire asking &#8220;obvious&#8221; questions. <br><br>Never punish curiosity.&#8221;</span></p><div><hr></div><p><span>Stay fit and stay safe,</span></p><p><span>UFF</span></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/UFF-Book-Wisdom-Philosophy-Firefighters/dp/B0BV1PF6Q4"><span>The UFF Book of Wisdom: Philosophy for Firefighters</span></a></p><p><a href="/__u/unfuckedfirefighter.substack.com/"><span>The UFF newsletter</span></a><span> with over 7k subscribers</span></p><p><a href="https://unfuckedfirefighter.gumroad.com/"><span>UFF Wellness Courses</span></a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[UFF Newsletter: Eat. Train. Learn.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Happy Monday everyone!]]></description><link>https://unfuckedfirefighter.substack.com/p/uff-newsletter-eat-train-learn-19c</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://unfuckedfirefighter.substack.com/p/uff-newsletter-eat-train-learn-19c</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Unfucked Firefighter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 01:33:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NGwv!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb8dd0019-06c5-4643-ac0e-6eac7671d0ec_1280x1280.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span>Happy Monday everyone!</span></p><p><span>Here is this week&#8217;s firehouse recipe, workout, and wellness insight...</span></p><div><hr></div><h2><strong><span>FIREHOUSE RECIPE</span></strong></h2><p><a href="https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/278876/spicy-tuna-rice-bowl/">Spicy Tuna Rice Bowl</a></p><p><span>Source: All Recipes</span></p><div><hr></div><h2><strong><span>FIREFIGHTER WORKOUT</span></strong></h2><p>&#8226; Weighted Sissy Squat: 3 x 5</p><p>&#8226; Low Incline Bench Press: 3 x 5&#8211;8</p><p>&#8226; Weighted Pull-Ups: 3 x 5&#8211;8</p><p>&#8226; Romanian Deadlift: 3 x 8</p><p>&#8226; Heavy Farmer Carries: 3 x 30&#8211;60 yds</p><p>&#8226; Assault Bike / Row</p><p>  30 sec hard / 90 sec easy &#215; 6&#8211;8 rounds</p><p><span>Tag us @unfuckedfire in your workout photos and videos</span></p><div><hr></div><h2><strong><span>FIREHOUSE WELLNESS TRAINING</span></strong></h2><p><span>1. </span><a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877065725000193">Exercise beats drugs for cancer-related fatigue</a></p><p>2. <a href="https://biomesci.com/sleep-deprivation-colorectal-cancer-gut-microbiota-tca/">Sleep deprivation may literally change your microbiome in a way that accelerates colon cancer</a></p><p>3. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/dec/28/soak-it-up-everything-science-taught-us-about-health-and-wellness-in-2025?">Soak it up: everything science taught us about health and wellness in 2025</a></p><div><hr></div><h2><strong><span>UFF QUOTE OF THE WEEK</span></strong></h2><p><span>&#8220;</span>5 things firefighters expect from leadership:</p><p>1. Be the same person on a bad day as a good one</p><p>2. Correct them in private, defend them in public</p><p>3. Make the call, own the outcome</p><p>4. Be fit enough that nobody has to cover for you</p><p>5. If something&#8217;s wrong, say it<span>&#8221;</span></p><div><hr></div><p><span>Stay fit and stay safe,</span></p><p><span>UFF</span></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/UFF-Book-Wisdom-Philosophy-Firefighters/dp/B0BV1PF6Q4"><span>The UFF Book of Wisdom: Philosophy for Firefighters</span></a></p><p><a href="/__u/unfuckedfirefighter.substack.com/"><span>The UFF newsletter</span></a><span> with over 7k subscribers</span></p><p><a href="https://unfuckedfirefighter.gumroad.com/"><span>UFF Wellness Courses</span></a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[UFF Newsletter: Eat. Train. Learn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Happy Monday everyone!]]></description><link>https://unfuckedfirefighter.substack.com/p/uff-newsletter-eat-train-learn-05e</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://unfuckedfirefighter.substack.com/p/uff-newsletter-eat-train-learn-05e</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Unfucked Firefighter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:02:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NGwv!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb8dd0019-06c5-4643-ac0e-6eac7671d0ec_1280x1280.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span>Happy Monday everyone!</span></p><p><span>Here is this week&#8217;s firehouse recipe, workout, and wellness insight...</span></p><div><hr></div><h2><strong><span>FIREHOUSE RECIPE</span></strong></h2><p><a href="https://thedefineddish.com/salsa-verde-chicken-enchilada-bake/">Salsa Verde Chicken Enchilada Bake</a></p><p><span>Source: The Defined Dish</span></p><div><hr></div><h2><strong><span>FIREFIGHTER WORKOUT</span></strong></h2><p>Assault Bike Sprint Intervals</p><p>Warm up: 10 minutes</p><p>Sprint: 30 seconds ALL OUT</p><p>Rest: 3 minutes easy</p><p>Repeat: 6&#8211;8 rounds</p><p>Cool down: 5 minutes</p><p><span>Tag us @unfuckedfire in your workout photos and videos</span></p><div><hr></div><h2><strong><span>FIREHOUSE WELLNESS TRAINING</span></strong></h2><p><span>1. </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFT0b81H4qc">Scientists Discovered the Exercise That Fights Cancer &amp; Makes Arteries Younger</a></p><p>2. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70Gi-IE21oM">5 Tools for Reducing Chronic Stress in Your Body</a></p><p>3. <a href="https://academic.oup.com/joh/article/68/1/uiag024/8659742?utm_source=chatgpt.com">Effects of participatory organizational interventions on mental health and work performance: a systematic review and meta-analysis</a></p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>QUICK ONE FOR YOU</strong></h2><p>When&#8217;s the last time you were wrong on a run, admitted it in real time, and let someone else&#8217;s idea replace yours?</p><p>&#8212; Drop your answer in the comments</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong><span>UFF QUOTE OF THE WEEK</span></strong></h2><p><span>&#8220;The firehouse will forgive a rookie for not knowing. It won&#8217;t forgive a veteran for not caring.&#8221;</span></p><div><hr></div><p><span>Stay fit and stay safe,</span></p><p><span>UFF</span></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/UFF-Book-Wisdom-Philosophy-Firefighters/dp/B0BV1PF6Q4"><span>The UFF Book of Wisdom: Philosophy for Firefighters</span></a></p><p><a href="/__u/unfuckedfirefighter.substack.com/"><span>The UFF newsletter</span></a><span> with over 7k subscribers</span></p><p><a href="https://unfuckedfirefighter.gumroad.com/"><span>UFF Wellness Courses</span></a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[UFF Newsletter: Eat. Train. Learn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Happy Monday everyone!]]></description><link>https://unfuckedfirefighter.substack.com/p/uff-newsletter-eat-train-learn-e96</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://unfuckedfirefighter.substack.com/p/uff-newsletter-eat-train-learn-e96</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Unfucked Firefighter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:02:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NGwv!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb8dd0019-06c5-4643-ac0e-6eac7671d0ec_1280x1280.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span>Happy Monday everyone!</span></p><p><span>Here is this week&#8217;s firehouse recipe, workout, and wellness insight...</span></p><div><hr></div><h2><strong><span>FIREHOUSE RECIPE</span></strong></h2><p><a href="https://www.mynaturalfamily.com/paleo-short-ribs/">Paleo Braised Short Ribs Recipe with Garlic and Rosemary</a></p><p><span>Source: My Natural Family</span></p><div><hr></div><h2><strong><span>FIREFIGHTER WORKOUT</span></strong></h2><ul><li><p>Belt Squat or Leg Press: 3 x 5&#8211;8</p></li><li><p>Romanian Deadlift: 2 x 6&#8211;10</p></li><li><p>Bench Press or Incline DB Press: 3 x 6&#8211;10</p></li><li><p>Chest-Supported Row: 3 x 8&#8211;12</p></li><li><p>Pull-Ups or Lat Pulldown: 2 x 8&#8211;12</p></li><li><p>Cable Lateral Raise: 2 x 12&#8211;15</p></li><li><p>Superset:</p><ul><li><p>Cable Curl: 2 x 10&#8211;15</p></li><li><p>Cable Pushdown: 2 x 10&#8211;15</p></li></ul></li></ul><p><span>Tag us @unfuckedfire in your workout photos and videos</span></p><div><hr></div><h2><strong><span>FIREHOUSE WELLNESS TRAINING</span></strong></h2><p><span>1. </span><a href="https://www.thelancet.com/journals/ebiom/article/PIIS2352-3964(26)00256-2/fulltext">Off-label testosterone therapy (without confirmed hypogonadism) was associated with a higher long-term risk of cardiovascular events and death than appropriately prescribed testosterone replacement.</a></p><p>2. <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41981687/">Resistance training is one of the best sleep interventions we have (2026 meta-analysis)</a></p><p>3. <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0969593125001362?">The best cultures aren&#8217;t the least demanding. They&#8217;re the most trusted.</a></p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>QUICK ONE FOR YOU</strong></h2><p>Why do smart people ignore feedback they explicitly asked for?</p><p>&#8212; Drop your answer in the comments</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong><span>UFF QUOTE OF THE WEEK</span></strong></h2><p><span>&#8220;Competence without character just makes a more efficient asshole. <br><br>Plenty of skilled firefighters are miserable to work with. <br><br>Skill gets you in the door. Character is what makes people actually want you there.&#8221;</span></p><div><hr></div><p><span>Stay fit and stay safe,</span></p><p><span>UFF</span></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/UFF-Book-Wisdom-Philosophy-Firefighters/dp/B0BV1PF6Q4"><span>The UFF Book of Wisdom: Philosophy for Firefighters</span></a></p><p><a href="/__u/unfuckedfirefighter.substack.com/"><span>The UFF newsletter</span></a><span> with over 7k subscribers</span></p><p><a href="https://unfuckedfirefighter.gumroad.com/"><span>UFF Wellness Courses</span></a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[UFF Newsletter: Eat. Train. Learn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Happy Monday everyone!]]></description><link>https://unfuckedfirefighter.substack.com/p/uff-newsletter-eat-train-learn-040</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://unfuckedfirefighter.substack.com/p/uff-newsletter-eat-train-learn-040</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Unfucked Firefighter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:03:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NGwv!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb8dd0019-06c5-4643-ac0e-6eac7671d0ec_1280x1280.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span>Happy Monday everyone!</span></p><p><span>Here is this week&#8217;s firehouse recipe, workout, and wellness insight...</span></p><div><hr></div><h2><strong><span>FIREHOUSE RECIPE</span></strong></h2><p><a href="https://www.verywellhealth.com/boy-kibble-11928090?">&#8216;Boy Kibble&#8217;</a></p><p><span>Source: Very Well Health</span></p><div><hr></div><h2><strong><span>FIREFIGHTER WORKOUT</span></strong></h2><p>The &#8220;HYROX 365&#8221; Circuit</p><p>Complete 3 rounds of:</p><ul><li><p>1,000 m run</p></li><li><p>20-calorie SkiErg</p></li><li><p>20 m sled push</p></li><li><p>20 m sled pull</p></li><li><p>20 burpee broad jumps</p></li><li><p>200 m farmer carry</p></li><li><p>20 sandbag lunges</p></li><li><p>25 wall balls</p></li></ul><p><span>Tag us @unfuckedfire if you hit this workout</span></p><div><hr></div><h2><strong><span>FIREHOUSE WELLNESS TRAINING</span></strong></h2><p><span>1. </span><a href="https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0286260">One laughter session reduced cortisol by over 30%</a></p><p>2. <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S235272182500244X">Is healthy sleep possible for professional firefighters? A comparison of On-Duty and Off-Duty sleep</a></p><p>3. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qc2md0nMjE">Scientists Now Say Replace Your 10,000 Steps With THIS</a></p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>QUICK ONE FOR YOU</strong></h2><p>How do we want people to feel because we were there?</p><p>&#8212; Drop your answer in the comments</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong><span>UFF QUOTE OF THE WEEK</span></strong></h2><p><span>&#8220;Being hard on yourself and being good to yourself aren&#8217;t opposites.&#8221;</span></p><div><hr></div><p><span>Stay fit and stay safe,</span></p><p><span>UFF</span></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/UFF-Book-Wisdom-Philosophy-Firefighters/dp/B0BV1PF6Q4"><span>The UFF Book of Wisdom: Philosophy for Firefighters</span></a></p><p><a href="/__u/unfuckedfirefighter.substack.com/"><span>The UFF newsletter</span></a><span> with over 7k subscribers</span></p><p><a href="https://unfuckedfirefighter.gumroad.com/"><span>UFF Wellness Courses</span></a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[UFF Newsletter: Eat. Train. Learn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Happy Monday everyone!]]></description><link>https://unfuckedfirefighter.substack.com/p/uff-newsletter-eat-train-learn-346</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://unfuckedfirefighter.substack.com/p/uff-newsletter-eat-train-learn-346</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Unfucked Firefighter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:02:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NGwv!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb8dd0019-06c5-4643-ac0e-6eac7671d0ec_1280x1280.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span>Happy Monday everyone!</span></p><p><span>Here is this week&#8217;s firehouse recipe, workout, and wellness insight...</span></p><div><hr></div><h2><strong><span>FIREHOUSE RECIPE</span></strong></h2><p><a href="https://therealfooddietitians.com/healthy-chicken-pad-thai/">Noodle-Free Chicken Pad Thai-Inspired</a></p><p><span>Source: The Real Food Dieticians</span></p><div><hr></div><h2><strong><span>FIREFIGHTER WORKOUT</span></strong></h2><ul><li><p>Box Squat &#8211; 5 x 5</p></li><li><p>Weighted Push-up &#8211; 4 x 10</p></li><li><p>Chest-Supported Row &#8211; 4 x 10</p></li><li><p>Romanian Deadlift &#8211; 3 x 8</p></li><li><p>Weighted Walking Lunges &#8211; 3 x 10/leg</p></li><li><p>Seated Cable Crunch &#8211; 3 x 20</p></li></ul><h3>Finisher</h3><p><strong>4 Rounds:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Sled Push &#8211; 30 yd</p></li><li><p>10 Kettlebell Swings</p></li><li><p>Farmer Carry &#8211; 40 yd</p></li></ul><p><span>Tag us @unfuckedfire in your workout photos and videos</span></p><div><hr></div><h2><strong><span>FIREHOUSE WELLNESS TRAINING</span></strong></h2><p><span>1. </span><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35599175/">~27% lower all-cause mortality around 60 minutes/week of lifting.</a></p><p><a href="https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/physiology/articles/10.3389/fphys.2025.1627292/full">2. Exercise literally changes measured aging biology</a></p><p>3. <a href="https://www.jsad.com/doi/10.15288/jsad.25-00435">Up ot 3 drinks/week failed to demonstrate a negative effect </a></p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>QUICK ONE FOR YOU</strong></h2><p>Do the people making decisions actually understand what this job costs physically, mentally, and socially?</p><p>&#8212; Drop your answer in the comments</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong><span>UFF QUOTE OF THE WEEK</span></strong></h2><p><span>&#8220;There&#8217;s only so much you can do. That&#8217;s a fact. There&#8217;s also so much you can do. That&#8217;s a choice.&#8221;</span></p><div><hr></div><p><span>Stay fit and stay safe,</span></p><p><span>UFF</span></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/UFF-Book-Wisdom-Philosophy-Firefighters/dp/B0BV1PF6Q4"><span>The UFF Book of Wisdom: Philosophy for Firefighters</span></a></p><p><a href="/__u/unfuckedfirefighter.substack.com/"><span>The UFF newsletter</span></a><span> with over 7k subscribers</span></p><p><a href="https://unfuckedfirefighter.gumroad.com/"><span>UFF Wellness Courses</span></a></p><p><span>p.s. </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/shorts/6XV73CuSYSM"><span>Every firehouse needs one.</span></a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[UFF Newsletter: Eat. Train. Learn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Happy Monday everyone!]]></description><link>https://unfuckedfirefighter.substack.com/p/uff-newsletter-eat-train-learn-4b4</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://unfuckedfirefighter.substack.com/p/uff-newsletter-eat-train-learn-4b4</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Unfucked Firefighter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:01:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NGwv!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb8dd0019-06c5-4643-ac0e-6eac7671d0ec_1280x1280.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span>Happy Monday everyone!</span></p><p><span>Here is this week&#8217;s firehouse recipe, workout, and wellness insight...</span></p><div><hr></div><h2><strong><span>FIREHOUSE RECIPE</span></strong></h2><p><a href="https://imhungryforthat.com/costco-chicken-scallion-rice/#mv-creation-1731-jtr">Viral Costco Chicken Scallion Rice Recipe</a></p><p><span>Source: I&#8217;m Hungry For That!</span></p><div><hr></div><h2><strong><span>FIREFIGHTER WORKOUT</span></strong></h2><p>AMRAP (30 minutes):</p><ul><li><p>400 m run</p></li><li><p>15 kettlebell swings</p></li><li><p>15 push-ups</p></li><li><p>20 air squats</p></li><li><p>10 pull-ups</p></li></ul><p>Go at a sustainable pace and count your rounds.</p><p><span>Tag us @unfuckedfire if you hit this workout</span></p><div><hr></div><h2><strong><span>FIREHOUSE WELLNESS TRAINING</span></strong></h2><p><span>1. </span><a href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13098-025-01909-z">The biggest health gains often come from a surprisingly small amount of hard effort performed consistently</a></p><p>2. <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41055237/">A 2025 randomized trial found that performing partial reps in the stretched position of an exercise produced impressive muscle growth outcomes.</a></p><p>3. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgAfve52lgs">Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT): Benefits, Risks &amp; Uses</a></p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>QUICK ONE FOR YOU</strong></h2><p>Which habit delivers the biggest return on operational readiness?</p><p>&#8212; Drop your answer in the comments</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong><span>UFF QUOTE OF THE WEEK</span></strong></h2><p><span>&#8220;Firefighters who take care of their bodies at 30 have a career at 50 that most guys would trade everything for.&#8221;</span></p><div><hr></div><p><span>Stay fit and stay safe,</span></p><p><span>UFF</span></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/UFF-Book-Wisdom-Philosophy-Firefighters/dp/B0BV1PF6Q4"><span>The UFF Book of Wisdom: Philosophy for Firefighters</span></a></p><p><a href="/__u/unfuckedfirefighter.substack.com/"><span>The UFF newsletter</span></a><span> with over 7k subscribers</span></p><p><a href="https://unfuckedfirefighter.gumroad.com/"><span>UFF Wellness Courses</span></a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[UFF Newsletter: Eat. Train. Learn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Happy Monday everyone!]]></description><link>https://unfuckedfirefighter.substack.com/p/uff-newsletter-eat-train-learn-004</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://unfuckedfirefighter.substack.com/p/uff-newsletter-eat-train-learn-004</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Unfucked Firefighter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:12:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NGwv!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb8dd0019-06c5-4643-ac0e-6eac7671d0ec_1280x1280.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span>Happy Monday everyone!</span></p><p><span>Here is this week&#8217;s firehouse recipe, workout, and wellness insight...</span></p><div><hr></div><h2><strong><span>FIREHOUSE RECIPE</span></strong></h2><p><a href="https://oursaltykitchen.com/picadillo-recipe/">Easy Weeknight Picadillo Recipe</a></p><p><span>Source: Our Salty Kitchen</span></p><div><hr></div><h2><strong><span>FIREFIGHTER WORKOUT</span></strong></h2><ul><li><p>Heel-Elevated High-Bar Squat: 5 x 10</p></li><li><p>Paused Deadlift: 4 x 6</p></li><li><p>Incline Bench: 3 x 8</p></li><li><p>Barbell Row: 4 x 8</p></li><li><p>Pull-Ups: 2 x Max</p></li><li><p>Hanging Leg Raises: 3 x 10</p></li></ul><p><span>Tag us @unfuckedfire in your workout photos and videos</span></p><div><hr></div><h2><strong><span>FIREHOUSE WELLNESS TRAINING</span></strong></h2><p><span>1. </span><a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-026-04448-w"><span>Biological aging and generational shifts in early-onset cancer risk</span></a></p><p><span>2. </span><a href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6332782/"><span>Two years of vigorous exercise reversed about 20 years of structural heart</span></a></p><p><span>3. </span><a href="https://physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1113/JP290972"><span>Protein is important for muscle development: exercise is more important</span></a></p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>QUICK ONE FOR YOU</strong></h2><p>What standard do you accept in yourself that you would never accept from someone working beside you in a fire?</p><p>&#8212; Drop your answer in the comments</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong><span>UFF QUOTE OF THE WEEK</span></strong></h2><p><span>&#8220;</span>The probationary period ends. The proving never does.<span>&#8221;</span></p><div><hr></div><p><span>Stay fit and stay safe,</span></p><p><span>UFF</span></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/UFF-Book-Wisdom-Philosophy-Firefighters/dp/B0BV1PF6Q4"><span>The UFF Book of Wisdom: Philosophy for Firefighters</span></a></p><p><a href="/__u/unfuckedfirefighter.substack.com/"><span>The UFF newsletter</span></a><span> with over 7k subscribers</span></p><p><a href="https://unfuckedfirefighter.gumroad.com/"><span>UFF Wellness Courses</span></a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[UFF Newsletter: Eat. Train. Learn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Happy Monday everyone!]]></description><link>https://unfuckedfirefighter.substack.com/p/uff-newsletter-eat-train-learn-571</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://unfuckedfirefighter.substack.com/p/uff-newsletter-eat-train-learn-571</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Unfucked Firefighter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:00:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NGwv!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb8dd0019-06c5-4643-ac0e-6eac7671d0ec_1280x1280.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Happy Monday everyone!</p><p>Here is this week&#8217;s firehouse recipe, workout, and wellness insight...</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>FIREHOUSE RECIPE</strong></h2><p><a href="https://heartbeetkitchen.com/easy-smash-burger-tacos/#recipe">Easy Smash Burger Tacos</a></p><p>Source: heartbeet kitchen</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>FIREFIGHTER WORKOUT</strong></h2><ul><li><p>500 m row</p></li><li><p>20 kettlebell swings</p></li><li><p>15 burpees</p></li><li><p>400 m run</p></li></ul><p>Repeat 4&#8211;6 rounds.</p><p>Tag us @unfuckedfire if you hit this workout</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>FIREHOUSE WELLNESS TRAINING</strong></h2><p>1. <a href="https://www.sciencealert.com/regular-exercise-reduces-death-from-colon-cancer-by-37-study-finds">Regular Exercise Reduces Death From Colon Cancer by 37%, Study Finds</a></p><p>2. <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41665740/">Resistance Training Appears to Slow Brain Aging</a></p><p>3. <a href="https://academic.oup.com/bioscience/article/75/8/628/8185762?">2025 meta-analyses found measurable health benefits simply from viewing nature through windows.</a></p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>QUICK ONE FOR YOU</strong></h2><p>What parts of your personality became larger because of the job? <br><br>Maybe you became more vigilant, more skeptical, more independent, more comfortable with chaos. <br><br>Maybe you became less trusting, less patient, less vulnerable, less able to relax.<br><br>The job shapes you whether you&#8217;re paying attention or not. <br><br>The question is whether you get a say in what you become.</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>UFF QUOTE OF THE WEEK</strong></h2><p>&#8220;The kitchen table is one of the most important pieces of equipment in the firehouse and most officers never use it right.&#8221;</p><div><hr></div><p>Stay fit and stay safe,</p><p>UFF</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/UFF-Book-Wisdom-Philosophy-Firefighters/dp/B0BV1PF6Q4">The UFF Book of Wisdom: Philosophy for Firefighters</a></p><p><a href="/__u/unfuckedfirefighter.substack.com/">The UFF newsletter</a> with over 7k subscribers</p><p><a href="https://unfuckedfirefighter.gumroad.com/">UFF Wellness Courses</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[UFF Newsletter: Eat. Train. Learn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Happy Monday everyone!]]></description><link>https://unfuckedfirefighter.substack.com/p/uff-newsletter-eat-train-learn-cfe</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://unfuckedfirefighter.substack.com/p/uff-newsletter-eat-train-learn-cfe</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Unfucked Firefighter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:01:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NGwv!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb8dd0019-06c5-4643-ac0e-6eac7671d0ec_1280x1280.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Happy Monday everyone!</p><p>Here is this week&#8217;s firehouse recipe, workout, and wellness insight...</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>FIREHOUSE RECIPE</strong></h2><p><a href="https://www.themediterraneandish.com/gambas-al-ajillo-spanish-shrimp/">Gambas al Ajillo (Spanish Garlic Shrimp)</a></p><p>Source: The Mediterranean Dish</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>FIREFIGHTER WORKOUT</strong></h2><p><strong>Exercise Snacks</strong></p><p><strong>Workout</strong></p><p>&#8226; 20&#8211;60 seconds of hard effort</p><p>&#8226; Repeat several times throughout the day</p><p><strong>Goal: </strong>Brief, intense bursts that raise heart rate and build fitness without a formal workout session</p><p>Examples</p><p>&#8226; Stair sprint</p><p>&#8226; Dummy drag</p><p>&#8226; Sled push or sled pull</p><p>&#8226; Heavy carry (hose pack, sandbag, dumbbells)</p><p>&#8226; Air bike or rower sprint</p><p>&#8226; Battle ropes max effort</p><p>&#8226; Burpees or squat jumps</p><p><strong>Simple rule: </strong>Go hard enough that you would need a couple of minutes to fully recover before repeating.</p><p>Tag us @unfuckedfire in your workout photos and videos</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>FIREHOUSE WELLNESS TRAINING</strong></h2><p>1. <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42230125/">Strength training for 90-120 minutes per week is associated with up to a 30% lower risk of death from all causes.</a></p><p>2. <a href="https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacc.2022.01.038?">Sleeping just 4 hours per night for two weeks increased visceral fat by 11% in healthy young men - even though the number on the scale barely changed.</a></p><p>3. <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s43587-024-00793-y?">An omega-3 dose a day could slow ageing process, &#8216;healthspan&#8217; trial finds</a></p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>QUICK ONE FOR YOU</strong></h2><p>What are we pretending not to see?</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>UFF QUOTE OF THE WEEK</strong></h2><p>&#8220;Feedback is only as useful as the relationship it travels through. Build the relationship first.&#8221;</p><div><hr></div><p>Stay fit and stay safe,</p><p>UFF</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/UFF-Book-Wisdom-Philosophy-Firefighters/dp/B0BV1PF6Q4">The UFF Book of Wisdom: Philosophy for Firefighters</a></p><p><a href="/__u/unfuckedfirefighter.substack.com/">The UFF newsletter</a> with over 7k subscribers</p><p><a href="https://unfuckedfirefighter.gumroad.com/">UFF Wellness Courses</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[UFF Newsletter: Eat. Train. Learn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Happy Monday everyone!]]></description><link>https://unfuckedfirefighter.substack.com/p/uff-newsletter-eat-train-learn-baf</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://unfuckedfirefighter.substack.com/p/uff-newsletter-eat-train-learn-baf</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Unfucked Firefighter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:02:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NGwv!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb8dd0019-06c5-4643-ac0e-6eac7671d0ec_1280x1280.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Happy Monday everyone!</p><p>Here is this week&#8217;s firehouse recipe, workout, and wellness insight...</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>FIREHOUSE RECIPE</strong></h2><p><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/hawaiian-burgers-3611160">Hawaiian Burgers</a></p><p>Source: Food Network</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>FIREFIGHTER WORKOUT</strong></h2><p><strong>5 Rounds</strong></p><ul><li><p>10 Burpees</p></li><li><p>20 Push-Ups</p></li><li><p>20 Air Squats</p></li><li><p>20 Kettlebell Swings</p></li><li><p>10 Jump Lunges</p></li><li><p>10 Sit-Ups</p></li></ul><p><strong>Rest 1 minute</strong></p><p>Tag us @unfuckedfire if you hit this workout</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>FIREHOUSE WELLNESS TRAINING</strong></h2><p>1. <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41270451/">Digital health and wellness apps may be less transformative than advertised</a></p><p>2. <a href="https://www.euronews.com/health/2025/07/11/becoming-active-in-adulthood-can-curb-risk-of-dying-from-certain-health-issues-by-22-study">A major analysis of 85 studies found that becoming physically active in adulthood was associated with roughly 20&#8211;40% lower mortality risk. People who increased activity levels later in life still saw substantial benefits.</a></p><p>3. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/science/2025/jan/22/fitness-and-muscle-strength-could-halve-cancer-patient-deaths-study-suggests?">A large analysis involving almost 47,000 cancer patients found that higher muscular strength and cardiorespiratory fitness were associated with 31&#8211;46% lower mortality.</a></p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>QUICK ONE FOR YOU</strong></h2><p>Twenty years from now, what will firefighters look back on and wonder why we tolerated it for so long?</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>UFF QUOTE OF THE WEEK</strong></h2><p>&#8220;Physical courage is common in this job. Moral courage, speaking up when something&#8217;s wrong, is rarer and less celebrated.&#8221;</p><div><hr></div><p>Stay fit and stay safe,</p><p>UFF</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/UFF-Book-Wisdom-Philosophy-Firefighters/dp/B0BV1PF6Q4">The UFF Book of Wisdom: Philosophy for Firefighters</a></p><p><a href="/__u/unfuckedfirefighter.substack.com/">The UFF newsletter</a> with over 7k subscribers</p><p><a href="https://unfuckedfirefighter.gumroad.com/">UFF Wellness Courses</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[UFF Newsletter: Eat. Train. Learn.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Happy Monday everyone!]]></description><link>https://unfuckedfirefighter.substack.com/p/uff-newsletter-eat-train-learn-575</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://unfuckedfirefighter.substack.com/p/uff-newsletter-eat-train-learn-575</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Unfucked Firefighter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 10:02:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NGwv!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb8dd0019-06c5-4643-ac0e-6eac7671d0ec_1280x1280.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Happy Monday everyone!</p><p>Here is this week&#8217;s firehouse recipe, workout, and wellness insight...</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>FIREHOUSE RECIPE</strong></h2><p><a href="https://www.allrecipes.com/viral-frozen-grapes-sorbet-11975453?">Frozen Grape Sorbet</a></p><p>Source: All Recipes</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>FIREFIGHTER WORKOUT</strong></h2><p>Norwegian 4x4 </p><p><strong>&#8226; 10 min easy warmup</strong></p><p><strong>&#8226; 4 min hard</strong></p><p><strong>&#8226; 3 min easy</strong></p><p>Repeat 4 times</p><p>Best equipment: treadmill (slight incline), assault bike, rower, long outdoor incline path.</p><p>Tag us @unfuckedfire in your workout photos and videos</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>FIREHOUSE WELLNESS TRAINING</strong></h2><p>1. <a href="https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/circoutcomes.119.005554">A major meta-analysis involving nearly 4 million people found dog owners had a: 24% lower all-cause mortality risk and even bigger reductions after heart disease events</a> </p><p>2. <a href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12380541/">A 2025 meta-analysis on high-intensity exercise and depression found significant improvements in depressive symptoms across RCTs</a></p><p>3. <a href="https://ai.hubermanlab.com/clip?sids=chunk_293202&amp;utm_">Muscle and longevity</a></p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>QUICK ONE FOR YOU</strong></h2><p>What are firefighters uniquely good at that machines can&#8217;t do?</p><p>&#8212; Drop your answer in the comments</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>UFF QUOTE OF THE WEEK</strong></h2><p>&#8220;You&#8217;re not bad at your job because you&#8217;re new. You&#8217;re bad at your job because you&#8217;ve been there long enough to know better.&#8221;</p><div><hr></div><p>Stay fit and stay safe,</p><p>UFF</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/UFF-Book-Wisdom-Philosophy-Firefighters/dp/B0BV1PF6Q4">The UFF Book of Wisdom: Philosophy for Firefighters</a></p><p><a href="/__u/unfuckedfirefighter.substack.com/">The UFF newsletter</a> with over 7k subscribers</p><p><a href="https://unfuckedfirefighter.gumroad.com/">UFF Wellness Courses</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[UFF Newsletter: Eat. Train. Learn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Happy Monday everyone!]]></description><link>https://unfuckedfirefighter.substack.com/p/uff-newsletter-eat-train-learn-ec0</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://unfuckedfirefighter.substack.com/p/uff-newsletter-eat-train-learn-ec0</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Unfucked Firefighter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 10:01:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NGwv!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb8dd0019-06c5-4643-ac0e-6eac7671d0ec_1280x1280.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Happy Monday everyone!</p><p>Here is this week&#8217;s firehouse recipe, workout, and wellness insight...</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>FIREHOUSE RECIPE</strong></h2><p><a href="https://thebigmansworld.com/keto-enchiladas/">Keto Enchiladas</a></p><p>Source: The Big Man&#8217;s World</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>FIREFIGHTER WORKOUT</strong></h2><ul><li><p><strong>Smith Machine Squat</strong> &#8212; 5 x 5 reps</p></li><li><p><strong>Smith Incline Bench</strong> &#8212; 5 x 5 reps</p></li><li><p><strong>Trap Bar Deadlift</strong> &#8212; 3 x 5 reps</p></li><li><p><strong>Sled Drives</strong> &#8212; 3 x 30 yards</p></li><li><p><strong>Heavy Farmer Walks</strong> &#8212; 3 x 30 yards</p></li><li><p><strong>Tire Flips</strong> &#8212; 3 x 5 flips</p></li></ul><p>Tag us @unfuckedfire in your workout photos and videos</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>FIREHOUSE WELLNESS TRAINING</strong></h2><p>1. <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1993947/">Kids with active dads are 3.5x more likely to be active themselves. With both parents active, that goes up to nearly 6x.</a></p><p>2. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwni43VFEVM">5 Traits to be a Happy &amp; Fulfilled Man</a></p><p>3. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/oct/31/nature-extinction-crisis-mirrored-in-our-bodies-huge-health-implications-aoe?utm_source=chatgpt.com">Humans evolved in biodiverse environments for hundreds of thousands of years, and modern indoor life may dysregulate our immune systems and stress responses.</a></p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>QUICK ONE FOR YOU</strong></h2><p>When firefighters retire from your department, what kind of people walk out the door?</p><p>&#8212; Drop your answer in the comments</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>UFF QUOTE OF THE WEEK</strong></h2><p>&#8220;Firefighters aren&#8217;t getting paid to sleep. They&#8217;re getting paid too little to stay awake.&#8221;</p><div><hr></div><p>Stay fit and stay safe,</p><p>UFF</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/UFF-Book-Wisdom-Philosophy-Firefighters/dp/B0BV1PF6Q4">The UFF Book of Wisdom: Philosophy for Firefighters</a></p><p><a href="/__u/unfuckedfirefighter.substack.com/">The UFF newsletter</a> with over 7k subscribers</p><p><a href="https://unfuckedfirefighter.gumroad.com/">UFF Wellness Courses</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[UFF Newsletter: Eat. Train. Learn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Happy Monday everyone!]]></description><link>https://unfuckedfirefighter.substack.com/p/uff-newsletter-eat-train-learn-ef0</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://unfuckedfirefighter.substack.com/p/uff-newsletter-eat-train-learn-ef0</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Unfucked Firefighter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 10:02:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NGwv!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb8dd0019-06c5-4643-ac0e-6eac7671d0ec_1280x1280.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Happy Monday everyone!</p><p>Here is this week&#8217;s firehouse recipe, workout, and wellness insight...</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>FIREHOUSE RECIPE</strong></h2><p><a href="https://urbancowgirllife.com/texas-twinkies-recipe/">Texas Twinkies </a></p><p>Source: The Urban Cowgirl</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>FIREFIGHTER WORKOUT</strong></h2><ul><li><p><strong>Single-Arm Kettlebell Clean:</strong> 30 seconds per side</p></li><li><p><strong>Kettlebell Front-Rack Walking Lunge:</strong> 30 seconds per side</p></li><li><p><strong>Kettlebell Bent-Over Row:</strong> 30 seconds</p></li><li><p><strong>Kettlebell Swing:</strong> One minute</p></li><li><p><strong>Rest</strong> for 2 minutes.</p></li><li><p><strong>Repeat</strong> circuit five times.</p></li></ul><p>Tag us @unfuckedfire if you hit this workout</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>FIREHOUSE WELLNESS TRAINING</strong></h2><p>1. <a href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12714005/#sec3">Sauna use 11-19 min at 176-212 degrees F associate with 40% lower all cause mortality.</a></p><p>2. <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28978542/">Eating the yolk + white together results in 40% greater muscle protein synthesis than whites alone.</a></p><p>3. <a href="https://hsph.harvard.edu/news/exercise-variety-not-just-amount-linked-to-lower-risk-of-premature-mortality/">Varying your exercise routine (doing a mix of strength, cardio, sports, etc.) is linked to a 19% lower risk of premature death compared to doing just one type.</a></p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>QUICK ONE FOR YOU</strong></h2><p>What are you helping firefighters become?</p><p>&#8212; Drop your answer in the comments</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>UFF QUOTE OF THE WEEK</strong></h2><p>&#8220;The job is more fun when you&#8217;re fit. When you&#8217;re strong and your cardio is there, the work feels different.&#8221;</p><div><hr></div><p>Stay fit and stay safe,</p><p>UFF</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/UFF-Book-Wisdom-Philosophy-Firefighters/dp/B0BV1PF6Q4">The UFF Book of Wisdom: Philosophy for Firefighters</a></p><p><a href="/__u/unfuckedfirefighter.substack.com/">The UFF newsletter</a> with over 7k subscribers</p><p><a href="https://unfuckedfirefighter.gumroad.com/">UFF Wellness Courses</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[UFF Newsletter: Eat. Train. Learn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Happy Monday everyone!]]></description><link>https://unfuckedfirefighter.substack.com/p/uff-newsletter-eat-train-learn-a7d</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://unfuckedfirefighter.substack.com/p/uff-newsletter-eat-train-learn-a7d</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Unfucked Firefighter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 10:03:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NGwv!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb8dd0019-06c5-4643-ac0e-6eac7671d0ec_1280x1280.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Happy Monday everyone!</p><p>Here is this week&#8217;s firehouse recipe, workout, and wellness insight...</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>FIREHOUSE RECIPE</strong></h2><p><a href="https://nomnompaleo.com/pot-sticker-stir-fry">Egg Roll in a Bowl (Keto, Whole30, Gluten Free)</a></p><p>Source: Nom Nom Paleo</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>FIREFIGHTER WORKOUT</strong></h2><ul><li><p><strong>Deadlift:</strong> 4&#8211;6 reps</p></li><li><p><strong>Back Squat:</strong> 4&#8211;6 reps</p></li><li><p><strong>Chest-Supported Barbell Row:</strong> 6&#8211;8 reps</p></li><li><p><strong>Military Press:</strong> 4&#8211;6 reps</p></li><li><p><strong>Jump Lunges:</strong> 8&#8211;12 reps (switch legs each rep)</p></li></ul><p>Tag us @unfuckedfire if you hit this workout</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>FIREHOUSE WELLNESS TRAINING</strong></h2><p>1. <a href="https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23328940.2026.2645467">Sauna bathing mobilizes circulating immune cells</a></p><p>2. <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41370-026-00889-0?utm_source=chatgpt.com#Sec6">Researchers are now trying to biologically &#8220;trace&#8221; firefighting exposure inside the body, not just track job history</a></p><p>3. <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41804068/">Firefighting isn&#8217;t just &#8220;hard cardio.&#8221; It creates acute heart stress events that may accumulate long-term risk.</a></p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>QUICK ONE FOR YOU</strong></h2><p>What changes in training, habits, and protection actually make the biggest difference in keeping firefighters alive and healthy over a full career?</p><p>&#8212; Drop your answer in the comments</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>UFF QUOTE OF THE WEEK</strong></h2><p>&#8220;Eat right. Train hard. Keep learning. Be useful. Get home.&#8221;</p><div><hr></div><p>Stay fit and stay safe,</p><p>UFF</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/UFF-Book-Wisdom-Philosophy-Firefighters/dp/B0BV1PF6Q4">The UFF Book of Wisdom: Philosophy for Firefighters</a></p><p><a href="/__u/unfuckedfirefighter.substack.com/">The UFF newsletter</a> with over 7k subscribers</p><p><a href="https://unfuckedfirefighter.gumroad.com/">UFF Wellness Courses</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[UFF Newsletter: Eat. Train. Learn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Happy Monday everyone!]]></description><link>https://unfuckedfirefighter.substack.com/p/uff-newsletter-eat-train-learn-ac5</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://unfuckedfirefighter.substack.com/p/uff-newsletter-eat-train-learn-ac5</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Unfucked Firefighter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:02:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NGwv!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb8dd0019-06c5-4643-ac0e-6eac7671d0ec_1280x1280.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Happy Monday everyone!</p><p>Here is this week&#8217;s firehouse recipe, workout, and wellness insight...</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>FIREHOUSE RECIPE</strong></h2><p><a href="https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/baked-potato-salad/">Baked Potato Salad</a></p><p>Source: Tastes Better From Scratch</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>FIREFIGHTER WORKOUT</strong></h2><p><strong>4&#8211;6 rounds:</strong></p><ul><li><p>5 heavy trap bar deadlifts</p></li><li><p>5 box jumps</p></li><li><p>10 kettlebell swings</p></li><li><p>15-sec sprint (bike/row/run)</p></li></ul><p><strong>Rest 90 sec.</strong></p><p>Tag us @unfuckedfire in your workout photos and videos</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>FIREHOUSE WELLNESS TRAINING</strong></h2><p>1. <a href="https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/human-neuroscience/articles/10.3389/fnhum.2024.1383913/full?utm_source=chatgpt.com">Addiction to short-form videos is associated with reduction of brain activity in the frontal lobe and weakened focus. </a></p><p>2. <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-026-04324-7">A &#8220;plastic-free diet&#8221; cut endocrine-disrupting chemicals in the body by up to 60% in just 1 week.</a></p><p>3. <a href="https://academic.oup.com/pnasnexus/article/4/2/pgaf017/8016017">Two weeks without mobile internet improved mental health more than antidepressants and reversed roughly 10 years of attentional decline. </a></p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>QUICK ONE FOR YOU</strong></h2><p>Is there something your department used to be proud of that you&#8217;ve had to let go of?</p><p>&#8212; Drop your answer in the comments</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>UFF QUOTE OF THE WEEK</strong></h2><p>&#8220;Don&#8217;t be the firefighter who skips the unglamorous years and goes straight to dispensing wisdom.&#8221;</p><div><hr></div><p>Stay fit and stay safe,</p><p>UFF</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/UFF-Book-Wisdom-Philosophy-Firefighters/dp/B0BV1PF6Q4">The UFF Book of Wisdom: Philosophy for Firefighters</a></p><p><a href="/__u/unfuckedfirefighter.substack.com/">The UFF newsletter</a> with over 7k subscribers</p><p><a href="https://unfuckedfirefighter.gumroad.com/">UFF Courses</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[UFF Newsletter: Eat. Train. Learn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Happy Monday everyone!]]></description><link>https://unfuckedfirefighter.substack.com/p/uff-newsletter-eat-train-learn-8f2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://unfuckedfirefighter.substack.com/p/uff-newsletter-eat-train-learn-8f2</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Unfucked Firefighter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:00:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NGwv!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb8dd0019-06c5-4643-ac0e-6eac7671d0ec_1280x1280.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Happy Monday everyone!</p><p>Here is this week&#8217;s firehouse recipe, workout, and wellness insight...</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>FIREHOUSE RECIPE</strong></h2><p><a href="https://cafedelites.com/firecracker-salmon-recipe/#recipe">Firecracker Salmon Recipe</a></p><p>Source: Cafe Delites</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>FIREFIGHTER WORKOUT</strong></h2><p><strong>5 x 5 + Sprint Finisher</strong></p><p><strong>5 sets x 5 reps:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Bench Press</p></li><li><p>Deadlift</p></li><li><p>Belt Squat</p></li><li><p>Shoulder Press</p></li><li><p>Power Clean</p></li></ul><p><strong>Finisher:</strong><br>1x bike or rower Tabata: 4 minutes total (20 sec hard, 10 sec easy)</p><p>Tag us @unfuckedfire in your workout photos and videos</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>FIREHOUSE WELLNESS TRAINING</strong></h2><p><a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916523279290?via%3Dihub">1. High-glycemic-index carbohydrate meals shorten sleep onset</a></p><p>2. <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@the_readystate/video/7141753772992236842">3 Nighttime Mobility Stretches for Better Sleep</a></p><p>3. <a href="https://amzn.to/4vAuBai">Magnesium-L-threonate</a> <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590142724000193?via%3Dihub">improves sleep quality and daytime functioning in adults with self-reported sleep problems</a></p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>DESK TOOL FOR FIRE CHIEFS: <a href="https://www.roguefitness.com/rogue-fidget-bar?srsltid=AfmBOooVCxerSc-SN3Q0zjOa1L-odzwnvdQTa8JiLeeNWfzy2XGBI5z7">ROGUE FIDGET BAR</a></strong></h2><p>If you&#8217;re stuck behind a desk, this is a simple way to burn off some of that restless energy and not feel glued to a chair all day. It keeps your legs moving without distracting you, which helps break up those long stretches of just sitting there. It was co-developed with Kelly Starrett, so there&#8217;s actually some real thought behind keeping your body from stiffening up.</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>QUICK ONE FOR YOU</strong></h2><p>What are 3 exercises that carry over best to the fireground?</p><p>&#8212; Drop your answer in the comments</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>UFF QUOTE OF THE WEEK</strong></h2><p>&#8220;Shift your identity from being the most competent person in the room to producing the most competent crew.&#8221;</p><div><hr></div><p>Stay fit and stay safe,</p><p>UFF</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/UFF-Book-Wisdom-Philosophy-Firefighters/dp/B0BV1PF6Q4">The UFF Book of Wisdom: Philosophy for Firefighters</a></p><p><a href="/__u/unfuckedfirefighter.substack.com/">The UFF newsletter</a> with over 7k subscribers</p><p><a href="https://unfuckedfirefighter.gumroad.com/">UFF Courses</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[UFF Newsletter: Eat. Train. Learn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Happy Monday everyone!]]></description><link>https://unfuckedfirefighter.substack.com/p/uff-newsletter-eat-train-learn-e3f</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://unfuckedfirefighter.substack.com/p/uff-newsletter-eat-train-learn-e3f</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Unfucked Firefighter]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:03:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!NGwv!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb8dd0019-06c5-4643-ac0e-6eac7671d0ec_1280x1280.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Happy Monday everyone!</p><p>Here is this week&#8217;s firehouse recipe, workout, and wellness insight...</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>FIREHOUSE RECIPE</strong></h2><p><a href="https://www.wholesomeyum.com/korean-ground-beef-bowl-recipe/">Korean Beef Bowl</a></p><p>Source: Wholesome Yum</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>FIREFIGHTER WORKOUT</strong></h2><p>3 ROUNDS - Go through all exercises back to back. Rest 90 sec between rounds.</p><ul><li><p><strong>Incline Bench Press:</strong> 6 reps</p></li><li><p><strong>Kettlebell Swings:</strong> 15 reps</p></li><li><p><strong>Romanian Deadlifts:</strong> 6 reps</p></li><li><p><strong>Battle Ropes:</strong> 20 sec</p></li><li><p><strong>Wide-Grip Lat Pulldowns:</strong> 10 reps</p></li><li><p><strong>Step-Ups (box or bench):</strong> 10 reps/leg</p></li><li><p><strong>Row Machine:</strong> 250m moderate pace</p></li></ul><p>Tag us @unfuckedfire if you hit this workout</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>FIREHOUSE WELLNESS TRAINING</strong></h2><p>1. <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41359932/">Coconut water is just as good as commoon branded &#8220;sports electrolyte drinks&#8221; for rehydration</a></p><p>2. <a href="https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/releases/hea-hea0001591.pdf">Eating the same meals on repeat was associated wirh 40% greater weight loss</a></p><p>3. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yg6xsMV3GfE">7 Habits That Predict a Long, Happy Life (According to 85 Years of Research)</a></p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>QUICK ONE FOR YOU</strong></h2><p>What percentage of firefighters in your department do you think aren&#8217;t physically fit enough to safely do the job?</p><p>&#8212; Drop your answer in the comments</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>UFF QUOTE OF THE WEEK</strong></h2><p>&#8220;We are exceptionally good at responding to crises and exceptionally slow at recognizing our own.&#8221;</p><div><hr></div><p>Stay fit and stay safe,</p><p>UFF</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/UFF-Book-Wisdom-Philosophy-Firefighters/dp/B0BV1PF6Q4">The UFF Book of Wisdom: Philosophy for Firefighters</a></p><p><a href="/__u/unfuckedfirefighter.substack.com/">The UFF newsletter</a> with over 7k subscribers</p><p><a href="https://unfuckedfirefighter.gumroad.com/">UFF Wellness Courses</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>