Author: John Annillo

John Annillo has worked everywhere from the corporate gym in NYC to the Strength and Conditioning Department at Ohio State University. He's been featured in all of the major fitness publications, developed a couple of iOS Applications, and currently serves as a consultant for various fitness companies. John serves as an advisor on Top Fitness Apps, and for more of his work, visit his website, John Annillo.

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The 10 Best Exercises for Police Officers

The long shifts and odd schedule make finding time to workout as a cop very tough. I’m always asked, “What are the best exercises for

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20 Pieces of Gym Etiquette You Can Learn From a Probie

Your first year on the job as a firefighter or police officer is called the probationary period. This is a time where you will be

The No-Excuse Workout for Fire, LEO, and Military

Sometimes with just a couple of minutes to spare before, during, or after your shift, you have a decision to make: get a quick workout

What Firefighters Know About Asking for Help That You Don’t

Mayday, Mayday, Mayday. The three scariest words you will ever hear as an emergency responder. It means a firefighter is in distress and most likely

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The Best Exercises for Firefighters

I get asked all the time what’s the best exercise. Well, the best exercises for firefighters are not the ones that will have you looking

Look After Your Back: Preventative Measures for Firefighters

Back pain is one of the most common forms of injuries, so it should not come as a shock that it is common among firefighters,

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The 5 Best Fitness Apps

Imagine walking into a huge gym you’ve never been in before and the staff literally pats you on the butt and says, “Good luck, you’re

The Best Diet for Firefighters and Police

As an emergency responder there is a lot of uncertainty when you clock into your shift. In fact, only one thing is pretty certain –

Get to It: A Lesson in Positivity Through Fallen Heroes

On Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at around 2:43pm, a fire broke out in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood. There, two firefighters would find themselves trapped in