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Interviewing James Appleton From Seek To Do More

1/30/2025

 
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In this episode, I interview James Appleton, another online coach who specialises in working with hikers. Inside, he shares some of his insights, philosophies and ideas around physical preparation for the trail. 

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Training For Elevation Hiking & The Bosu Ball

1/29/2025

 
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"Is the Bosu Ball good for training the legs for elevation hiking?"

This was a question I got a couple of times last week, and in this video, I cover the topic in detail.
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Bosu Ball Training For HikErs 


​Inside, you will learn:
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  • Why many hikers like the idea of using a Bosu Ball in their training
  • The key components a hiker needs to best train for elevation hiking.
  • The #1 mistake I see from hikers using a Bosu Ball in their training
  • 3 different uses a Bosu Ball can have for hikers
  • How to structure your workouts to ensure a Bosu Ball develops the areas you want (and doesn't compromise your other areas of training) 
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A Different Way To Plan Cardio Training For Mountainerring

1/24/2025

 
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​In this episode I explore a slightly different way a mountaineer can plan their cardio trainin (over the long term) than the 'traditional' approach which is often talked about online. 

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Strength Development And Hiking

1/20/2025

 
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If you are wanting to unlock all the amazing benefits strength development can have for your hiking, please make sure you are doing the right things!
In this episode I explore a few different areas of training which people often say are 'strengthening' and weather they can actually count as 'strength training'

(To be very clear I LOVE all the types of training I mention in the podcast, for various reasons. But we need to be clear about what they are actually doing!)

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A Better Approach To Strength Training For Mountaineers

1/17/2025

 
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In this episode, I explore a method to structure and plan your strength training, which I believe is much more practical and effective than the 'traditional' approach many mountaineers take for their strength and endurance development. 

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