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One Overlooked Muscle For Mountaineers

9/30/2020

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When it comes to training for mountaineering, most mountaineers are familiar with training their 'big mover' muscles.

Muscles like their quadriceps, their glutes, their hamstring and their calves.

These guys get the majority of focus in a mountaineers strength training and for good reason!

They are definitely where you should be putting most of your work and attention. But around those big moving muscles, there are several smaller muscles which often get neglected by mountaineers.

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Training For An 8000m Peak - Interview With Seane

9/30/2020

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In this episode, I interview Seane Pieper, founder of Himalayan Guiding Australia, and he talks about his experience with Summit Strength and how he trained and prepared to tackle an 8000m peak in Nepal.


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TFT119: Train The Body In Balance

9/29/2020

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In this episode, I share a simple system a hiker can use to ensure they are training their body in balance (and not missing any important muscles).


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Ankle Mobility For Mountaineers

9/23/2020

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When it comes to physical preparation for mountaineers, mobility is often completely overlooked.
 
Which is a shame. Because if certain joints don't have the range of motion they prefer, then it can cause many compensations through the body.
 
Which can often contribute to discomfort, pain and injury.
 
And while aerobic conditioning and strength training should be two of the big blocks in any mountaineers preparation...
 
You would be crazy to ignore mobility!
 
And today specifically, I want to talk about ankle mobility.

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Interviewing Miss Adventure Pants: A Body Positive Endurance Coach

9/23/2020

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In this episode, I interview Sarah Maurer, also known as Miss Adventure Pants, who is a body-positive endurance sports coach who works with hikers, mountaineers and trail runners.

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Foam Rolling For Hikers

9/21/2020

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In this episode, I discuss the benefits of foam rolling for hikers, as well as how a hiker can use different tools for rolling, to find the right intensity for themselves.

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TFT116: Sled Training For Hikers

9/17/2020

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In this episode, I explore one of the most versatile pieces of training equipment in the hiker's arsenal, the sled. And I share how a hiker can best use this to develop their strength, endurance, conditioning and how it can even help your recovery!


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TFT115: Sport Specific Training For Hiking

9/15/2020

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In this episode, I discuss one of the most important principles in sport science, and why this is SO crucial when training for a specific hiking goal. 

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Sled Training For Mountaineers

9/9/2020

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One of the most underappreciated and versatile training tools for a mountaineer is the humble sled.

It can be used to develop muscular endurance, strength, conditioning and even aid your recovery. And today, I share how to use it best:


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Fastest Known Time: Hiking A Marathon A Day For 5 Days

9/9/2020

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In this episode, I chat to Summit Strength client Mark about his recent attempt at an unsupported 'fasted known time', where he aimed to hike 130 miles over five days.

Inside, we explore how he planned, prepared and trained for this challenge, his journey with online personal training and his experiences during while on the trail.

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