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R.I.T. Team RadioFirefighter Challenge (Part 3) – Application and Training IntegrationIn the last episode of the Firefighter Challenge Series, the Hussien, Ryan, and Trevor provide you with various ways to integrate training principles and testing methods into your physical fitness and performance initiatives. For competitive athletes, this episode will discuss methods of preparation techniques, timelines, and testing or measurement considerations. For the non-competitive (specifically FF challenge) operator, this episode will discuss possible job-simulation testing and job-specificity training integrated into your physical fitness training schedule. Overall, this episode brings together the aspects of significance and impact, areas to consider regarding challenge analysis, and how to incorporate the challenge into your...2023-11-0330 min
R.I.T. Team RadioFirefighter Challenge: Analyzing the Course (feat. Trevor Fera and Ryan Provencher)Part 2 of 3 of the Firefighter Combat Challenge Series, host Hussien Jabai is joined by 5-time Firefighter Challenge World Champion Trevor Fera of Fit Firefighter and Ryan Provencher of Firefighter Peak Performance. In this episode, these three discuss, breakdown, and analyze the Firefighter Challenge course, with the tasks associated. In doing so, we align the science with the self-experience of Trevor Fera, while also discussing common practice, areas of concern in the field, and lessons learned. All three professionals join in dialogue to piece together different aspects of the course, building justification for action, for application,... brought to you in...2023-10-1632 min
R.I.T. Team RadioFirefighter Challenge: Introduction (feat. Trevor Fera)Welcome to Part 1 of 3 of the Firefighter Challenge Series, host by Hussien Jabai and joined by competitor and record holder Trevor Fera of Fit Firefighter. In this episode we will provide an overview and introduction into what the Firefighter Challenge is and the tasks involved in the competitive event. Jabai and Fera discuss the mentality and physicality required to compete in the event, while also discussing obstacles that athletes and teams may face when aspiring to attend/participate. Fera will also share his start into the space, aspects of getting involved, and experiences, wisdom, and lessons learned during his...2023-09-1825 min
R.I.T. Team RadioFlexibility and Mobility - Application, Integration, and Exercise PrescriptionIn part 3 of the 3 part series to Flexibility and Mobility, Hussien Jabai and Ryan Provencher begin to piece together the application of suggestions, guidelines, and science behind movement preparation, general health, and injury mitigation. In this episode, you will hear about constructing a morning mobility routine, pre-workout preparation warm-up, and post-workout cool down. You will also learn how to organize and strategize your approach to implementing these routines and scheduling out your work week.
Markers
0:00 Introduction
3:15 Morning routine
11:15 Dynamic warm-up (prep to train)
15:16 Strategic scheduling/programming for firefighters (sample schedule) 20:00 Foam rolling (myofascial release)
22:40 F...2023-09-0847 min
R.I.T. Team RadioFlexibility and Mobility - Exercise Science and PhysiologyFlexibility and Mobility (Part 2 of 3)
Featuring Hussien Jabai and Ryan Provencher.
In part 2 of the 3 part series for Flexibility and Mobility, Hussien Jabai is joined by Ryan Provencher to recap on the impact that flexibility/mobility has on firefighting and to introduce findings within research that share interesting principles of intervention application. Jabai and Provencher share the importance that mobility has when considering the principles of joint structure and function and how research findings can assist you in understanding the role that a hollistic and movement-oriented approach has on preparation and longevity of h...2023-08-2730 min
R.I.T. Team RadioFlexibility and Mobility - Significance and ImpactIn episode 12, Hussien Jabai is joined by Ryan Provencher to discuss the significance and impact that flexibility and mobility has on firefighting and the fire service as a whole. During the podcast, Jabai and Provencher define the difference between the terms flexibility and mobility, outline why flexibility and mobility is important, and prepare you for the upcoming research and evidence-based recommendations for integrating flexibility and mobility into your daily life.2023-08-1627 min
R.I.T. Team RadioEpisode 11 - Simple Tools (feat. Ryan Provencher)In episode 11 of R.I.T. Team Radio, “Simple Tools”, host Hussien Jabai is joined by Ryan Provencher to discuss simple tools and resources that firefighters can apply to their training for longevity of health and wellness. This episode will provide an overview of strategies for alternative methods of training and equipment into the physical fitness regiment of firefighters. This episode will also illustrate potential benefits for using alternative/nontraditional methods, implementation of programming based on movement pattern versus muscle groups, various progression tactics for exercises, and diverse equipment usage.2023-07-2435 min
R.I.T. Team RadioCardiovascular Fitness: VO2, Zone 2, MAF (Featuring Jim McDonald)In episode 10, Cardiovascular Fitness, host Hussien Jabai is joined by TSAC practitioner and career firefighter Jim McDonald to discuss the implementation of cardiovascular fitness training into the fire and rescue setting. McDonald identifies the importance of cardiovascular health, how the component of fitness applies to the fireground, and way to integrate it into your physical training problem. The episode will leave both practitioners who work with the tactical community and the operator food-for-thought on application of cardiovascular fitness into a tactical strength and conditioning program.2023-07-1039 min
R.I.T. Team RadioAllostatic Load and the Career TimelineIn episode 9, Allostatic Load and the Career Timeline, Hussien Jabai is joined by Ryan Provencher to define allostatic load as it corresponds to the field of fire and rescue. The professionals discuss how allostatic load shifts throughout the career of personnel, drifting between the components of physical training load, occupational load, and lifestyle behavior load. In the episode, the two then discuss various mitigation and management strategies to help personnel maintain longevity of health throughout their careers.2023-06-2941 min
R.I.T. Team RadioThe Recovery Standard Project (feat. Hussien Jabai and Dr. Michael Oldham)In episode 8, "The Recovery Standard Project," Hussien Jabai is joined by Dr. Michael Oldham of the Texas A&M University - Commerce Health and Human Performance ROARHP Lab to discuss tactical research efforts. Jabai and Oldham share background behind the project, transition to current ambitions, and on-going efforts in utilizing Whoop to drive agency/administration level decisions.2023-06-201h 08
R.I.T. Team RadioSelf-Care and Intentional Training (featuring Ryan Provencher)In episode 7, Self-Care and Intentional Training, Hussien Jabai is joined by Ryan Provencher of Firefighter Peak Performance to share lessons learned, discuss areas of health and wellness to acknowledge, and introduce the aspect of being intentional with training, actions, and overall lifestyle choices.
Episode Markers:
01:00 Introduction and Reflection
05:40 Academy setting
11:00 Transition from academy to incumbent
19:00 Dimensions/components of health and wellness
24:20 Ryan shares experiences and lessons learned with health2023-06-0235 min
R.I.T. Team Radio3-Tier System to Program Development (feat. Dr. Oldham)In episode 6, 3-Tier System to Program Development, the team is joined by Dr. Michael Oldham of Texas A&M University Commerce to discuss how public safety entities can initiate or expand their wellness initiative through development of efforts. This round-table discussion between Jabai and Oldham navigate the 3-Tier System, making it adaptable to any entity, big or small, for operational efficiency in fitness and wellness programs.
To learn more, you can reach out to Jabai Performance through our contact form or email jabaiperformance@gmail.com.
To reach out to Dr. Michael Oldh...2023-04-2937 min
R.I.T. Team RadioExercise Selection: Building Your Arsenal (Feat. Ryan Provencher)In this episode, RIT Team Radio is join by Ryan Provencher to discuss choosing appropriate exercises and tasks for occupational preparedness. Jabai and Provencher explain exercise modalities, purpose behind exercise selection, and even how to go about choosing exercises for your training program. The two also take time to discuss some areas of concern that may arise based on exercise selection and your weekly training programming. The purpose of this episode is to introduce choosing tasks with purpose and providing a few key movements that would benefit firefighting professionals.2023-04-2749 min
R.I.T. Team RadioNewport News Fire Department: Change Starts With Observation (Feat. Kathleen Hoff)In this episode, RIT Team Radio is joined by Kathleen Hoff, firefighter at Newport News Fire Department, who shares with us the interesting initiative that their fire department began earlier this year of 2023. Hoff explain the concerns she had for the community as a whole, the technology and education she has began utilizing for her own health, and the application of this technology to kick-start a new wave of wellness initiative within her department.2023-04-2752 min
R.I.T. Team RadioExercise Testing and Programming - Choosing the Right Components For You (Feat. Ryan Provencher)In this episode, Exercise Testing and Programming - Choosing the Right Components For You, Host Hussien Jabai is joined by Ryan Provencher of Firefighter Peak Performance to discuss aspects of conducting a needs analysis for firefighter exercise selection, providing educational tools and resources for fire cadets, implementing self-perception surveys for individual understanding, and selecting a testing battery that means something.
00:00 Introduction
3:37 Needs Analysis, Job Task Analysis
6:50 Fire Academy - Working with cadets (Education and Training Approach)
11:50 Self-Perceived Quality of Movement and Self-Perceived Surveys/Reports
22:00 Testing for Academy E...2023-04-1543 min
R.I.T. Team RadioPhysical Ability Testing: Job Simulation versus Fitness AssessmentsIn this episode, Hussien Jabai provides a brief introduction on job simulation testing and fitness assessments performed within the fire and rescue community. The significance of the episode explores the differences between the two, pros/cons to implementation, energy and scheduling consideration, and overall application to the field.2023-04-1216 min
R.I.T. Team RadioFire Cadet Preparedness - Chasing Unclear Objectives for an Undefined JobIn this episode, Hussien Jabai discusses the challenges that the fire and rescue community faces in identifying physical fitness training objectives for fire cadets within the academy. The discussion evolves into potential steps in observation, assessment, and analysis of performance indicators, but the process will be explained in depth in another episode.
2023-04-0321 min
The Warrior Wellness PodcastTactical ConditioningIn Episode 39 of the Warrior Wellness Podcast, Steph Lincoln, former Army Captain and Podcast host sits down with Hussien Jabai a tactical strength and conditioning facilitator working with local fire departments in Texas. Hussein started a Tactical Strength and Conditioning (TSAC) curriculum at a local university as an adjunct faculty and working on developing a TSAC certificate program. You can listen to or watch the video recording of this podcast and all the other Warrior Wellness Podcasts by going to https://fireteamwhiskey.com/the-warrior-wellness-podcast
Links:
Website: http://txtsca.com
YouTube: https://w...2021-11-0336 min