About this episode

The episode discusses managing fitness and Jiu-jitsu practice while working as a firefighter with a demanding schedule.

Mike is a husband, as well as a father of two children. He is a full time fire fighter that has learned how to manage fitness while having a demanding job that requires him to work 24 hours on & 48 hours off. He also enjoyed doing Jiu-jitsu twice a week. We discussed all of these topics & much more.

People in this episode

Host: Pat Sherwood

Guest: Mike

Topics covered

• shift work
• fitness
• Jiu-jitsu
• firefighter
• work-life balance

Keywords

• shift work
• Jiu-jitsu
• fitness management
• firefighter
• work-life balance

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