 Simulated Altitude Training is a hot topic in the hiking world right now. Becoming more and more available for the everyday consumer, it is marketed as the next big thing in fitness. And while it has claimed benefits of everything from preventing altitude sickness to improving muscle power, the evidence available is often conflicting.
Some people love it. Some people hate it. And today I am going to break down the FACTS on what altitude training can do for you.  When it comes to high altitude hiking, there are many supplements out there promising the world.
From 'enhancing bioavailability of oxygen', to 'increasing lung capacity' to 'increased blood volume' - many of these supplements seem too good to be true. And in most cases, that is exactly the case. So before you fork out your hard earned money, you need to ask yourself 'Does it actually work?" This article will explore some of the few supplements that have been proven to work (and not just empty your wallet).  Trekking Poles are one of the most important pieces of equipment in the hikers and trekkers arsenal. They have many incredible benefits on the trail...such as reduced chance of injury, improved movement efficiency and even increased comfort.
And while there are no 'magic pills' in the world, trekking poles are about as close as you can get... and they can show many immediate improvements to common issues while hiking. Here are 7 reasons why trekking poles are THE most important piece of equipment for trekkers:  When you are training for hiking you would be crazy not to include step downs in your preparation. They are absolutely amazing for building specific hiking strength, reducing knee pain and improving stability. But many hikers may scoff at this humble exercise and say that it is 'too easy'. Well, we have you covered there! At Summit Strength we have an 8 Stage Progression which we take our trekkers through. So no matter how strong you may be, we always have an option for you...  Got a hike with some serious elevation coming up? Don't have any local mountains to train on?
Not a problem! Follow this three step training plan to get you flying up those mountains! |
AuthorRowan is a personal trainer who specialises in training for hiking, trekkers and mountaineers for their bucket list adventures. Archives
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