Muscle, Fat, Bone, and Lungs: Unlocking the Fitness and Health Equation of Firefighters in Porto, Portugal
This study underscores the role of body composition, muscle strength, and pulmonary function in firefighters' health and safety. These findings suggest that these factors are linked to physical fitness and may influence overall health outcomes. Interventions focusing on improving strength and managing body weight could help to reduce health risks and enhance firefighter well-being.
Authors
- Jerome de Barros (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-9167-5036)
- Giorjines Boppre (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2974-6343)
- Rodrigo Zacca (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0494-0000)
- A Freitas
- Daniel Zanardini Fernandes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7898-4615)
- José Pedro L. Nunes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6739-0304)
- José Augusto Rodrigues dos Santos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6628-1410)
- Bruno João de Castro Sousa e Ribeiro Carlos
Institutions
- Universidade do Porto (PT)
- Universidad Adventista de Chile (CL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Life
- Published
- 2025-02-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/life15030334
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Occupational Health and Performance
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 11.55