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how to train To Carry a heavy pack

2/28/2019

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Do you want to know How To Train For A Heavy Pack? This is one of the most common questions I hear from hikers and trekkers. But unfortunately (like many things in the hiking world) the usual advice isn't much help...

Common answers like 'go hiking with a backpack', 'build up slow' and 'get your pack fitted' are really nothing more then common sense. And in my eyes, they don't do much to solve the actual problem...

The goal of this article is go beyond the generic answers that have been shared hundreds of times and give you some genuine and practical strategies to help you best prepare for the rigors of heavy pack hiking.

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Training for Hiking: Creating your own strength workout

2/26/2019

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Strength training should be part of every hikers and trekkers training. It is an incredibly effective tool to help prevent injury, improve movement efficiency and increase confidence on the trail!

However if you are not a lifelong trainer, coming up with your own strength training workouts can be a bit intimidating...


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Training For Trekking: The Summit Strength Method

2/24/2019

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Are you trying to Train For A Trek? Take a peek into the proven training system which has sent dozens of first time trekkers around the world, with a 100% success rate...

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Training For Hiking: Warming Up

2/18/2019

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When it come to Training For Hiking, following a structured warm up can be incredibly beneficial. If done correctly, it can significantly improve performance and reduce the likelihood of injury.

But this goes beyond simply doing a bit of a walk to 'get the blood moving' and a couple of stretches...

L
ike anything in the fitness world, a little bit of planning and a little bit of structure, can go an incredibly long way!

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Hiking at Altitude: Abdominal Breathing

2/10/2019

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​Used by yogis for centuries, abdominal breathing is an incredibly useful tool for Altitude Trekking. Not only can it help improve your performance on the mountain, but it can reduce stress and increase comfort while trekking. It is a skill that all trekkers should learn, practice and master.

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