Joe Warwick is an experienced Strength and Conditioning coach having previously worked in the Academy system at London Wasps before being appointed as the Head of Strength and Conditioning/performance manager for Chelsea FC Women's team. Looking for a new challenge Joe transitioned in to a career as a firefighter with the London Fire Brigade.

In addition to working as a fulltime firefighter Joe is also a student at University College London where he is undertaking a MSc Sport, Health and Exercise Medicine, Where he is engaged in key research within first responder organisations.

In this episode Joe talks about:

• His experience of moving from performance sport in to the London Fire Brigade.

• His thoughts on the physical demands placed on firefighters and how to train for this.

• The current training practices within British firefighters.

• His key advice to managing training for anyone involved within the British fire service.

Resources discussed in this episode:

Books -

Bad Science by Ben Goldacre

When Breath becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi

Apps-

Fitr woman - https://www.fitrwoman.com/

Fitr coach - https://www.fitrwoman.com/coach

Website -

Rugbystrengthcoach.com

You can stay up to date with Joe and his work via his website at: www.cpperformance-uk.co.uk or via social media where he is @CPPerformUK – on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter or via LinkedIn: Joseph Warwick

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