R.I.T. Team Radio

Mar 11 2024 19 ep. 38 mins 3
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R.I.T. Team Radio is a podcast dedicated toward the distribution of evidence-based application of Research, Information, and Training Methods to assist the wellness initiative of the Fire and Rescue community.

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Job-Simulation ("Physical Ability") Testing - Benefits and General Recommendations for Preparation

Mar 11 2024 51 mins  
In this episode of RIT Team Radio, host and exercise science professional Hussien Jabai discusses the overall significance of job-simulation testing for both fire cadets and incumbent (active) personnel. Throughout the episode, Jabai begins to transition from the multiple benefits of performing job-sim testing into sharing a list (and explanations) of recommendations in preparing f

Stress on Stress - The Overview (feat. Jim McDonald)

Dec 15 2023 50 mins  
In this episode of R.I.T. Team Radio, Host Hussien Jabai is joined by firefighter and tactical strength and conditioning educator Jim McDonald to discuss the overarching concept of "Stress on Stress" within the fire service. 00:00 Introduction 01:02 What does "Stress on Stress" mean 02:50 What is "stress"? 05:00 Cortisol 06:10 Stress on shift 10:35 A

Firefighter Challenge – Application and Training Integration

Dec 05 2023 30 mins  
In 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-com

Firefighter Challenge: Analyzing the Course (feat. Trevor Fera and Ryan Provencher)

Dec 05 2023 32 mins  
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 s

Firefighter Challenge: Introduction (feat. Trevor Fera)

Dec 05 2023 24 mins  
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

Flexibility and Mobility - Application, Integration, and Exercise Prescription

Dec 05 2023 47 mins  
In 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. Y

Flexibility and Mobility - Exercise Science and Physiology

Dec 05 2023 30 mins  
Flexibility 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

Flexibility and Mobility - Significance and Impact

Dec 05 2023 27 mins  
In 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

Simple Tools (feat. Ryan Provencher)

Dec 05 2023 35 mins  
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. Thi

Cardiovascular Fitness: VO2, Zone 2, MAF (Featuring Jim McDonald)

Dec 05 2023 39 mins  
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