Fitness

Fitness Similarities between Mountaineering and SAR Work: How They are Interconnected

Fitness is an important part of our lives, but have you ever thought how fitness can connect two different activities, such as mountaineering and search and rescue (SAR) work? These two seemingly opposite activities actually have a lot of fitness similarities, which are interconnected and complement each other. In this blog post, we will explore …

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The Differences Between Being Strong and Being Fit

The terms “strong” and “fit” are often used interchangeably when talking about physical abilities, but they actually have distinct nuances. Being strong typically refers to muscular strength, while being fit implies overall physical fitness. Understanding the differences between the two is important, especially when considering a particular type of fitness, such as field fitness or …

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The Fitness of Mastery: Why High-Angle Rescue Teams Need More Than Just Technical Skill

In times of distress, when lives hang in the balance, technical skill can only get you so far. High-angle rescue teams are experts in rope rescue techniques, rigging, and safety, but what keeps them ahead of the game is their fitness, both physical and mental. They need to be able to scale heights, stay focused …

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