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July 11, 2025 47 mins
Fueling Fire: Conditioning & Nutrition Strategies for Firefighter Recruits with Taylor Goodman   In this episode of the Fueling Fire podcast, Megan Lautz sits down with strength and conditioning expert Taylor Goodman to explore how fitness and nutrition programs are transforming firefighter recruit academies. Taylor shares her journey from working as a health educator on an Army base to managing wellness for Northern Virginia’s fire and EMS personnel. They delve into tailored PT testing modeled after military standards, incorporating strength, endurance, and mobility assessments to better prepare recruits for the demands of the fireground. Taylor emphasizes holistic wellness education—covering sleep, nutrition, injury prevention, and caffeine management—to support peak performance and recovery. They discuss the critical role of body composition analysis in shifting recruits from outdated BMI measures to more personalized strategies. Taylor also breaks down common challenges recruits face, the importance of recovery, proper mentoring, and practical nutrition advice for life on shift. This episode is a must-listen for fitness pros, academy instructors, and anyone invested in first responder health and readiness.
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