Hello everyone! Amanda here with a fun blog for you athletes, gym rats, and fitness fanatics.
Today let’s talk about the best stretches and exercises for EMTs.
Okay guys— I’ll admit it, I’m a huge fitness nerd. I’ve tried it all— long distance running, cycling, sprinting, lifting, yoga, HIIT, pilates, jiu jitsu, and even roller skating. So I’m an expert here. 😉
Let’s see what stretches and exercises could help soothe your achey EMT body.
Lat Pull Downs + Rows at the Gym for a strong back!
Upper back strength. If you’re an EMT you need it. People will be tugging on your neck and back all day. Prepare for their weight by trying out lat pull downs and rows to target your back muscles. Basically lifting weights will make lifting people 10x easier at work.
Stretch out those tired muscles with low-impact pilates.
Pilates is great for lengthening and strengthening sore muscles. Low Impact pilates will help you target fine muscles, improve posture, and strengthen all parts of your body. You’ll be surprised by how good you’ll feel afterwards— it’s like a full body stretch, meditation, and workout all in one.
Try foam rolling.
You’ve been sitting in a ambulance all darn day. Your body doesn’t feel so hot at the end of a long shift. Head to a sports goods store or buy a firm foam roller online to fix all of your problems. Roll out your legs, arms, and back to breathe better and feel more relaxed. You can get a smooth surface one, or one with ridges for a different kind of sensation.
Which exercises are you excited to try? Let us know which one’s you pick up and let us know your progress in the comments. We can’t wait to hear about your results.
Amanda
EMS University