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A Great Interval Training Workout For Hikers

3/29/2021

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This article and video explore one of the best methods of interval training for hikers. The workout shared is fantastic for any hiker who always gets huffed and puffed on hills, who struggles to keep up with a group or who has a higher altitude hike in their sights.


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A Great Muscular Endurance Workout For Hikers

3/18/2021

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This article and video shares a fantastic home workout a hiker can use to improve their leg endurance. Ultimately, this will help strengthen your elevation hiking, make heavier pack carries easier, and improve your speed on the trail. 

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How To Improve Your Speed When Hiking Up Hills

3/15/2021

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In this episode, I explore some simple strategies a hiker can use to improve their speed when hiking up hills and on steep ascents.

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Getting Huffed And Puffed When Hiking Up Hills

8/19/2020

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I have an embarrassing admission to make to you all... when I am out hiking, I get huffed and puffed on hills.
I know, what a terrible thing to admit. But it is the truth.

Now, this isn't always the case. But right now it is something which I am struggling with. And it definitely is impacting my enjoyment on the trail.

Let me tell you a story:

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The Best Exercises For Uphill Hiking

8/5/2020

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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.

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Training For Mountaineering (Without Any Mountains)

8/2/2020

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In this episode, I discuss how a mountaineer can get fit and strong for the mountains when they don't have any elevation to train on.

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The Two Best Exercises For Downhill Hiking

6/28/2020

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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.

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TFT94: Progressing Elevation Training (Without Adding Weight)

6/24/2020

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In this episode, I discuss a few unusual ways of progressing your stair or hill intervals (which don't involve adding extra weight, spending more time or finding a new place to train).

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TFT91: Altitude Masks For Hikers

6/15/2020

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In this episode I discuss Altitude Masks (also known as Elevation Masks) and whether they are an effective training tool for hikers, trekkers or mountaineers heading off on a high altitude adventure.

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Endurance Training For Hikers (Without Steep Hills)

6/14/2020

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"How do I prepare for a big elevation hike if I don't have any mountains to train on?"

This is one of the most common questions I get asked.

And I can completely understand how concerning this situation is! Because preparing for a significant adventure in itself can be intimidating enough...

But when you are seeing pictures of these massive mountains you are planning to climb, but where you live is about as flat as a pancake, it can be seriously stressful!

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