CrossFit for Police, Fire & EMS

“The difference between combat and sports is that in combat you bury the guy who comes in second.” -Unidentified Navy SEAL on the Discovery Channel’s “U.S. Navy SEALS II”, 1999

 

CrossFit’s Perspective

It is CrossFit’s contention that cops, soldiers,

EMS

and Firefighters are professional athletes. In fact, we argue that the physical preparedness required of emergency personnel matches and regularly surpasses that required of Olympic athletes. In light of this view, we find it disturbing that few departments offer formal fitness instruction after academy graduation. We further contend that a careful examination of the physical demands of Emergency Personnel and the success of CrossFit’s training model suggest a remedy to inadequate training no matter the obstacle. We find that the CrossFit style of workout is very conducive to the intermittent and often unpredictable short bouts of intense physical work they often experience in their respected field.

 

CrossFit’s Program:

1. Incorporates workouts each containing singularly unique qualities and demands.

2. Relies entirely on movements demonstrated to elicit a potent neuroendocrine response.

3. Blends traditional elements of strength training and “cardio” training as required for emergency situations.

4. All workouts are comprised exclusively of functional exercises and movements

5. Trains at intensities that optimize adaptation, i.e., are nearly entirely anaerobic.

6. Nearly halves workout time

7. Every workout is different.

8. Challenges your cardiovascular and muscular endurance, strength and power

 

We focus on all ten components of optimal physical fitness: endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, power, speed, coordination, agility, balance, and accuracy.

 

Police and Fire academies, tactical operations teams, military special operations units, champion martial artists, and hundreds of other elite and professional athletes worldwide already use this program as part of their fitness training.