These Firefighters Use Emergency Equipment to Keep Fit For Duty

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Did you know that almost 50 percent of on-duty deaths for firefighters are caused by heart attacks? Considering the other dangerous aspects of the job, it's a shocking statistic . . . and New Brunswick Fire Department's Lieutenant Robert Piparo wants to do something about it. Thanks to 555 Fitness, a firefighter-founded charity that aims to get fire protection personnel into better shape for duty, Piparo is able to share workouts designed especially for his teammates at firehouses nationwide.

Functional exercises like stair climbs, standing jumps, and battling ropes are made accessible to firefighters during their long shifts by tailoring them to work with emergency equipment. Check out the video to see how they stay in shape, and steal their red-hot fitness tips for your own routine!