In this episode, I recommend some physical and mental strategies to prepare for the challenge of hiking over uneven and rough terrain.
In this article and podcast episode, I discuss how a hiker or backpacker can prepare their bodies to handle an often unmentioned part of the trail, descents.
Descents are tough. Shooting pain in the knees... crushed toes... slips, stumbles and falls... some serious amount of mental drain... and uncontrollable jelly legs... And while any experienced hiker will know they are nothing to be laughed at, there doesn't seem to be much information about how to prepare your body to handle them. Until now. Inside you will learn:
 Lower back pain is an incredibly common issue for hikers and trekkers.
Long hours on your feet, heavy packs and our modern lifestyle is a perfect perfect recipe for pain. And while back pain is an incredibly complex subject and everyone has their own root causes of this issue, which should always be diagnosed and treated by a physio... There are a number of things which just about every trekker can do to help their pain...  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.  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... |
AuthorRowan is an online personal trainer who specialises in training for hiking and mountaineering. He helps get them fit, strong and resilient so they can conquer every adventure. Archives
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