Steep descents can be one of the worst parts of hiking.
Uncontrollable jelly legs, painful knees and unsteady feet... Sometimes, they absolutely suck! But the good news is that there are A LOT of things you can do in your training, which can make steep downhills on the trail more tolerable. Do the front of your hips often get sore, tired or tight when hiking?
If so, this is for you! Training for hiking in the gym can be an effective, convenient, and efficient way of training to help you get fit and strong for the trail. This article explores some of the best strength and cardio exercises a hiker can do at the gym.
As hikers, we are well aware that uphill hiking can be tough. Burning legs, red faces and heaving lungs, it can be a genuine challenge on many adventures. And if you throw a heavy pack in the mix, it can turn into a real ordeal. When it comes to training for uphill, a hiker needs to be smart. While getting your legs strong is always going to be good, there are a few specific exercises which will help you more in this situation. This article will share with you three of the best strength exercises a hiker can do, to turn their uphill hiking into a walk in the park. As hikers, we all know downhill hiking can be tough. There is nothing quite like it to turn the legs into jelly, the toes into bruised messes and the knees into a genuine worry!
And when it comes to training for descents, a hiker needs to be smart. This article will share with you the two best exercises a hiker can do, to help their downhill hiking feel more comfortable. |
AuthorRowan is a personal trainer who specialises in training for hiking, trekkers and mountaineers for their bucket list adventures. Archives
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