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Luke Pedersen

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Luke is a Master Instructor for the IAFF/IAFC Peer Fitness Trainer program, an Acting Captain, 2nd Vice President of the Waterloo Professional Fire Fighters Association (Local 791), as well as the Wellness-Fitness Chair for Waterloo Fire Rescue. Luke has an extensive sport, exercise, and coaching background. For the past 20 years, Luke has worked as a performance and injury prevention specialist with clients from diverse backgrounds for reasons related to injury prevention, rehabilitation, health, wellness, and performance. Since 2008, Luke has worked closely with researchers and industry experts from the University of Waterloo and the University of Toronto towards the development of a wellness and fitness program to enhance the capacity of fire fighters. Luke has presented provincially, nationally, and internationally on topics of fitness, health, and fire fighter wellness. Luke has a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources and Labour Relations and is currently completing his Master’s in Business Administration (MBA). Luke’s main focus is on Organizational Behaviour, Change Management, and Performance Management with the intent of understanding how to optimize Fire Fighter Health and Performance through the implementation of wellness and fitness programs in the fire service. Luke’s passion for performance and wellness drives him to take on leadership roles towards improving the lives of his peers.

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The magnitude of an external load is only one fact The magnitude of an external load is only one factor that will influence the demand of an exercise.

The type, shape, distribution, and position of load can dramatically alter the demands on the body, the potential benefits of the exercise, and the physical challenge.

For example, 50 lbs is not simply 50 lbs if alternating between a weight vest and kettlebell, using symmetrical and asymmetrical loading patterns, or changing the height at which a load is held.

Be creative, leverage the unique benefits of many 'tools' and build the physical literacy to handle the demands of many environments.

One leg RDL x 6 (kettlebell in opposite hand)
Rear foot elevated split squat x 6 (kettlebell in opposite hand) x 6
2 Rounds

One leg RDL x 6 (weight vest)
Rear foot elevated split squat x 6 (weight vest) x 6
2 Rounds

One leg RDL x 6 (kettlebell in same hand + vest)
Rear foot elevated split squat x 6 (kettlebell in same hand + vest) x 6
2 Rounds

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Despite having an appreciation for the wide range Despite having an appreciation for the wide range of benefits that come from regular exercise, many people are not meeting the @who weekly physical activity recommendations.

As such, education that further highlights the benefits of exercise and a series of diverse exercise options may not address the inactivity crisis.

Behavioral solutions that address the underlying reasons why someone is not as active as they could (or should) be must be explored.

Identify the WHY before the WHAT to inform the selection of more relevant solutions that can create meaningful and lasting changes.

Join us in our pursuit to help more people be more active more often!

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When it comes to designing exercise programs, cont When it comes to designing exercise programs, context always matters. There are few things that should ‘never’ be done, and likely fewer that are ‘always’ true.

Consider the performer(s), objective(s), environment, etc. and be willing explore new ideas because there are always multiple ways to achieve the same outcome.

One arm snatch x 4 each arm
Pull-up x 2
5 Rounds

One arm bench press x 6 each arm
Asymmetrical back lunge x 6 each leg
3 Rounds

One arm snatch x 4 each arm
Pull-up x 2
5 Rounds

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