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 When it comes to Training For A Trek, getting some hiking time under your boots is absolutely essential! This is the single best thing you can do to prepare your body and mind for the uneven, undulating and unpredictable nature of the trail.
However for many, the luxury of finding new and exciting trails to hit each week seems like a distant dream. And for convenience sake, you might find it much more practical to simply repeat the sames over and over and over again... And if this is you, don't worry! This can be a perfectly valid method of training. You just have to be smart about it...
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 When it comes to Training For A Trek, there are so many different training methods you can use. And while there will never be one 'best' way of training, there are a number of methods in the trekking world which might seem good in theory, but in the real world are entirely overrated.
In this episode we dive deep into some specifics on how hikers and trekkers can Train To Carry A Heavy Pack.
 If you are trying to Get Fit For Trekking it can sometimes be difficult to know exactly you should be doing. And there is SO much information out there, it can get incredibly confusing!
 Are you constantly huffing and puffing at the top of long hills? Do you struggle to hold a conversation whenever you are climbing a set of stairs? Do you constantly find yourself dropping behind the pack every time you hit some elevation? Well if this is you, I have some bad news for you... no matter how much you hike, this probably isn't going to change.  Hiking and trekking are sports for all body shapes and sizes. And with the right training, absolutely everyone should be happy to step onto any trail they desire.
But lets face it, if you are carrying a few extra kilos, hiking can really grind you up. And if you are trying to follow a traditional trek training program, and do all of your training on the trail, you are just asking for trouble...  Go on any hiking, trekking or adventure forum and you will see the same words repeated over and over: 'The best way to train for hiking, is to go hiking'... And this is true, but only up to a point... There are many times when hiking isn't the best way to train for hiking. And when doing all your training on the trail, might be doing you more harm then good...  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.  If you are Training For A Trek, nothing can substitute for actually getting time actually hiking on the trail. Its specific, it's fun and it gets you out of the gym! But a lot of trekkers fall short with this type of training and really don't make the most of its potential benefits. With a little thought, a little planning and a little organisation, you can turn your trek training into an incredibly effective tool to help you towards a safe, enjoyable and successful adventure. Here are four principles to make the most out of your trek training... |
AuthorRowan is a personal trainer who specialises in training hikers, trekkers and mountaineers for their bucket list adventures. Archives
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