Whether you are a mountaineer or part of a search and rescue team, a high level of fitness is essential for success. Both activities require strength, endurance, and mental focus, and training and exercise are musts to excel in both fields. In mountaineering, the focus is on individual fitness, while in search and rescue work, […]
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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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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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